What actually makes people happy long term?

Good relationships, purpose, financial stability, Independence.

A right mentality, compatible wife and an understanding family and stable income.

Daily self-care, self-health, self-discipline, self-boundaries, and always keeping positive and uplifting people around at all times, but also knowing how to be by yourself and love being around yourself without people around as well.

When they are happy with themselves.

Positive mindset, good health and right company

Long-term happiness stems primarily from deep, supportive relationships, a sense of purpose, and intentional daily habits.