The Eternal Hunger: Why We Always Lack Something

Modern humans live under the illusion that a perfect state of fulfillment is attainable. We believe there is a set of achievements and possessions that, once acquired, will bring absolute satisfaction. However, reality proves otherwise: everyone is missing something.

Modern humans live under the illusion that a perfect state of fulfillment is attainable. We believe there is a set of achievements and possessions that, once acquired, will bring absolute satisfaction. However, reality proves otherwise: everyone is missing something.

Talking to thousands of people, regardless of their status, reveals one thing: everyone is dissatisfied with something. We tend to believe that fixing just one aspect of our lives will bring balance, but as soon as we achieve a goal, a new void appears that demands filling.

The Financial Dilemma

The poor dream of wealth, believing it will solve all their problems. The rich regret not enjoying life’s simple pleasures, having spent their lives chasing more money.

Work vs. Freedom

Climbing the corporate ladder offers stability but turns people into slaves of success. Entrepreneurship promises freedom but brings constant uncertainty. Employees envy their bosses, thinking they do nothing and earn big money. Bosses envy employees, who leave work behind when they go home.

Men and Women

Women complain about societal pressure and strive for leadership. Men are exhausted by responsibility and long for a quieter, “simpler” life.

Love and Relationships

Those who marry young regret not enjoying their youth more. Those who stay single regret not finding love sooner.

Children: A Blessing or a Burden?

The childless believe they are missing out. Parents either wish they had more children, fewer children, children of a different gender, or children at a different time. No one is truly certain they made the right choice.

Travel vs. Stability

Globetrotters crave the warmth of a permanent home. Those who never travel feel like they’ve missed out on life.

Fame and Obscurity

Private individuals long for recognition. Celebrities suffer from constant attention. When fame fades, they fear being forgotten.

Power and Money

Entrepreneurs seek political power, believing it offers more wealth and influence. Politicians wish they could return to business, where money is easier to earn.

The Contradictions of Personality

Risk-takers regret their injuries, while cautious people envy the thrill-seekers. Believers lose faith, while atheists fear they may have been wrong all along.

The Illusion of Wholeness

Whatever path we choose, it always seems like the wrong one. Specialists envy the generalists, while generalists regret not mastering one thing deeply. Athletes mourn their lost youth, while non-athletes wish they had learned discipline earlier.

At the end of the day, everyone regrets something. No matter how much we have, it will never feel like enough—and the more we gain, the stronger the feeling that we’ve been deceived into chasing an unattainable ideal.