iluvnepal even though you didnt mention a solid answer to the problem but its a really good thought process. I think often times analyzing the way  you did  will help us to fight with the realities and also saves from being over materialistic and bookish. had I thought the same way you did (5 years before) I would have certainly found an answer by now and most likely would have been more happy. Now I got a severe blow in my face and everytime I am confused and cant make decision for myself,  just because i never bothered to look the otherside of the horizon. and may be I am realizing it  late. Oh ....no was I just running nowhere?

I admit I too dont have solid answer until now and yeah different people have different views (about happiness) but I truly think its good to bring such questions in our mind atleast sometimes.