Is it possible to be happy without being loved by others?

Question

The answers so far are contrary to how I feel (except for the 1st answer) from personal experience. I read somewhere that "Love and intimacy are at a root of what makes us sick and what makes us well, what causes sadness and what brings happiness, what makes us suffer and what leads to healing. If a new drug had the same impact, virtually every doctor in the country would be recommending it for their patients. It would be malpractice not to prescribe it."

I feel frustrated as I have not been happy for many years and my situation is getting worse as understandably no one wants to be around someone that is depressed.

Answer 1

YES!!!!!!! IF YOU LOVE SELF IT IS OK. BEEN THERE. IT HURTS SOMETIMES BUT REMEMBER JESUS LOVE YOU!!!!

Answer 2

Yes. As long as you love yourself.  

Answer 3

Yes, u could be feared by others!

Answer 4

If you're not loved by others, maybe you'll find another way to be happy. You could go out and just have mindless fun with others.

Answer 5

Yes- There is someone in this world that loves you. For you to be completely happy is to love yourself unconditionally. Also rememeber, our Heavenly Father has unconditional, eternal love for you as well. His love is the only one that matters :) If you find him, you find love.

God is love.

Answer 6

Maybe.

But I don't think so.  

Answer 7

Yes, definitely. You have to believe in yourself, 'cause if you don't no one else will. And if all else fails, get an abandoned dog from the shelter. He'll die if you don't, so he'll love you alright. =)

Besides, list all the people you know, and I bet someone loves you.

Answer 8

Do you love yourself?  That's the key to everything.  

Answer 9

depends. if ye re doing what makes ye feel that ye are helping others, thts enough to live with yer proud of yerself.

Answer 10

Yes - you just find other things that will make you happy instead.