https://pjmedia.com/lifestyle/2012/11/16/7-principles-that-will-guarantee-constant-misery/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 01:41:12 -0400<![CDATA[You don&#8217;t just wake up miserable one day and stay that way. To the contrary, producing a nice, consistent level of misery takes a lot of work. Do you ever hear anyone say, &#8220;Wow, that guy does whatever it takes to be miserable!&#8221; Of course not. Everyone is too busy patting the happy people on the back. &#8220;Wow, I wish I could be as happy as she is!” “They&#8217;re just such a happy couple!” “Wow, what a happy child!&#8221; How about a little appreciation for all the work people put into being utterly miserable? After all, as you&#8217;re about to see, depression takes effort!]]>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 14:55:34 -0500<![CDATA[John Hawkins]]>https://pjmedia.com/john-hawkins/2012/11/16/7-principles-that-will-guarantee-constant-misery-n143269