Reply to: Oh Dear: Britons 'are getting unhappier'

[Captain Dispensable]

That's not the UK, just the bits of it where all the people live

True, but the green stuff seems to be smaller these days. Maybe it's like how things appear larger now we're all grown up (or should I say adults) but really they've always been like that.

But then again, even the protected country parks are under threat of road building so it's only a matter of time before there's a Tescos on it.

Fact is this island is too small for everyone that wants to live here. There's still immigrants waiting at Calaise for Sangatte II to be built, dreaming of getting into the UK. I don't know what tulipe our tourist board are saying over there but it must be good. Many people in the UK want to move to the continent and there's hordes of people wanting to the the opposite. Can't all be down to benefit scrounging and false hope/dreams can it? Isn't there any work for them in the rest of Europe that pays minimum wage, which is what many will be lucky to get here?

[Euro-commuter]

I think the problem with the UK is much the same as when you go on holiday with someone for the first time. You need your own space after a few days.

Everyone's living on top of each other, daily hassle commuting, and only the pub to get away from it all. Or CUK forums for those of us with the geek-factor.

That's not the UK, just the bits of it where all the people live

[Churchill]

Amaggedon seems like an attractive alternative.

OK, you first. Oh btw, would you mind if, you know, while your body's still warm, if I erm, you know...

[lilelvis2000]

It seems that there a very few who move abroad, don't like it and move back to blighty. I think the people on our little Island have just been forced into giving up too many freedoms and are looking for a place that reminds them of the UK 20 years ago

Yeah, as if changing geographic location can make you happier. It doesn't. Its a falacy. Unless you are being persecuted or for health reasons - but those are intrinsic reasons. not material or "grass is greener on the other side" reasons.

[Captain Dispensable]

I think the people on our little Island have just been forced into giving up too many freedoms and are looking for a place that reminds them of the UK 20 years ago

Hence why they watch coronation street. The last place still cobbled?

I think the problem with the UK is much the same as when you go on holiday with someone for the first time. You need your own space after a few days.

Everyone's living on top of each other, daily hassle commuting, and only the pub to get away from it all. Or CUK forums for those of us with the geek-factor.

[gingerjedi]

It seems that there a very few who move abroad, don't like it and move back to blighty. I think the people on our little Island have just been forced into giving up too many freedoms and are looking for a place that reminds them of the UK 20 years ago

Cyprus is like the UK 20 ago and they drive on the left... if only the house prices were like 20 years ago

[John Galt]

Maybe it is because so many have left, and find themselves happier, hence the population left behind becomes gradually unhappier?

It seems that there a very few who move abroad, don't like it and move back to blighty. I think the people on our little Island have just been forced into giving up too many freedoms and are looking for a place that reminds them of the UK 20 years ago

[threaded]

Maybe it is because so many have left, and find themselves happier, hence the population left behind becomes gradually unhappier?

[Numptycorner]

Money can buy weed which will make you happy

+ slightly paranoid and psychotic

[andy]

Money can buy weed which will make you happy

[John Galt]

Got it: Clare Boothe Luce

“Money can't buy happiness, but it can make you awfully comfortable while you're being miserable.”

Yep that was it

[threaded]

Got it: Clare Boothe Luce

“Money can't buy happiness, but it can make you awfully comfortable while you're being miserable.”

[threaded]

No but it makes being miserable a lot easier

Darn, that quote was on the tip of my tounge... Now who was it?

[John Galt]

So its agreed then...money doesn't buy happiness. aka Affluenza.

No but it makes being miserable a lot easier

[lilelvis2000]

So its agreed then...money doesn't buy happiness. aka Affluenza.