South African Couples are Happiest

I read with some surprise (and great delight) that a survey has found that South Africa recorded the highest level of domestic bliss. A staggering 82 percent of Safricans reported that nothing could make them happier than their current partner.

The research was conducted in 24 countries, with the unhappiest being the Japanese and the South Koreans. Nearly half of them said they would hesitate to claim that their partner was the single best thing in their lives. However, they conceded that their partner was at least partly responsible for some of their happiness.

Overall, nearly two-thirds of married couples said their partner was the most important source of happiness in their lives. That's rather heartening. And it's great to know that everyone back home is blissfully happy.

Could it be true?