Happiness is something that, for some people, can take a lot of work. Happiness does not always come easy and therefore should be cherished and taken advantage of. When it comes to hurting other people to gain happiness, I think the limit to what is acceptable is circumstantial. If you are hurting someone to the point where their happiness is in danger, a great deal of consideration should be taken into account before one acts upon personal happiness. If the situation seems to be like an inconvenience to the other person more than it does a damage to their happiness, one should take into account their own personal well being.
However, sometimes one's personal happiness is most important. One cannot control the actions or feelings of others, and it is unfair to oneself to please others at the expense of their happiness and overall mental well being. While hurting someone intentionally is never excusable, personal happiness is something that should not be compromised often for the sake of others. This is not saying that people should not make sacrifices and do things for other people, but if it comes down to being truly happy and not miserable, one must put their mental health first.
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