@sanita, interesting post, matter in fact definitely the most interesting post I've seen on here since I signed up.
The way you described the "Good old days" tells me that I am close to your age group and I find it very interesting that you had so much to say about this subject. On here. Pretty random.
And I don't know why but I felt like I had to make a comment here, tell you what someone's (male, in your age group) immediate thoughts are after reading your post.
First of all, I have to admit, you must be a brave person for sharing more like a "diary note" publicly. At the same time, I don't think you are aware of this, but this post is telling a lot about you/ your current situation in live. I am not a counselor, nor do I have a crystal ball in front of me. I am just a guy stuck offshore waiting to get off work, worrying about not getting off in time and missing my flight. Reading through steemit and trying to find some followers.. and now here I am, taking my sweet time to share my thoughts about someone's post that seems like my 2 cents are required. It's meant to be, I'm telling you, trust me.
Alright, here we go.
Personal relationships are not the same as they used to be, around 10-15 years ago was a lot more on a personal level, but you already know that. The main reason for this change is technology, the time of flip phones, text messaging only was where it should have stopped for it not to effect relationships. That was the last time I experienced truly meaningful eye contact, romance. Everything has changed since. It's not like that anymore. People are not considerate anymore, not in the same way at least. With the advancement of technology, romance as we know it slowly started to disappear...
I can tell you this, from my experience over the years, I've learnt that one of the most important tools I need/ want/ seek/ hopeful/ eager to have is: Acceptance. That is it. As easy as it sounds, it's not. Acceptance, of course is very broad. Very applicable. In a lot of cases.
Now, that I shared the wisdom of life with you. You shall be in good shape, right? =)
Honestly, I agree with everything you said and I don't like it either.
I probably did not answer any of the questions you have in your head but let me try to answer your last question.
Can a person be happy without ever experiencing true happiness?
Yes, of course! or (Yes, unfortunately!) Since happiness is based on individual preference, perhaps more so experience.
Great.