Contrary to popular belief, older people are happier than the youthful, more attractive citizens of this world.

Being old causes several problems: life’s security, health, finances, and the the thought of death causes many to panic.

But this doesn’t stop the elders from being merrier. Problems may be big but the experience of seeing their kids grow up, marry, have children and the thought of eventually settling on their own is more exciting. In a survey conducted in people ages 21 to 60 by the researchers from the University of California - Berkeley, they found out that over time, adults seem to accept life in a positive way and in turn makes then ripe to a very sweet fruit.

But aging is not a cure for unhappiness “the least agreeable 20-year old may still disagree by 40 but he’ll be better than when he was at 20.” Said by the study’s author, Sarjay Srivastavastand.

Source: Reader’s Digest Asis, September 2007