If a 70-year-old says, "I won't be as happy in 5 years as I am today," this person MOST likely is:
A) seriously depressed.
B) reacting like many people that age.
C) lying.
D) suffering from a chronic disease.

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Studies have shown that as people age, they tend to become less satisfied with their lives overall, so it is not uncommon for someone in their 70s to express that they may not be as happy in the future as they are today. It does not necessarily indicate depression or a chronic disease, nor does it mean the person is lying.

If a 70-Year-Old Says, "I Won't Be as Happy in 5