happiness didn't last long vs happiness wasn't lasting long

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Happiness didn't last long' is more commonly used to describe a specific past event where happiness was short-lived. 'Happiness wasn't lasting long' is less common and could be used to describe a continuous or repeated situation in the past where happiness was not enduring.

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happiness didn't last long

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe a short-lived period of happiness in the past.

This phrase is used to describe a specific event or period in the past when happiness was short-lived.

Examples:

The joy of winning the lottery didn't last long.
Her happiness didn't last long after she found out the truth.

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happiness didn't last long
The couple's happiness didn't last long.
But their happiness did not last long.
[But for Marta, even that happiness wasn't to last long.]
Anyway, I want you to know it didn't last long.
I didn't last long, you know.
The sidekick didn't last long.
No, the marriage didn't last long.
The heroism didn't last long.
So, that didn't last long.
I'm sure that didn't last long.
It didn't last long for me.
I helped George and his girls escape, but they didn't last long without room service.
Even if it didn't last long...
It didn't last long enough for me to find out.
That last guy didn't last long enough to procreate.
Around that time, but he didn't last long.
Marriage didn't last long after that.
My scientific curiosity didn't last long.
No, it didn't last long.
That measure didn't last more than a few months, and the Minister too, didn't last long.

Alternatives:

Happiness was short-lived
Happiness was fleeting
Happiness was brief
Happiness was temporary
Happiness was momentary

happiness wasn't lasting long

This phrase is correct but less commonly used. It could be used to describe a continuous or repeated situation in the past where happiness was not enduring.

This phrase could be used to describe a continuous or repeated situation in the past where happiness was not lasting for a significant period of time.

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happiness wasn't lasting long
Therefore, it is clear that if you ignore these fundamental human values, it is hopeless to expect genuine happiness or long-lasting peace.
Well, I can't see that lasting long.
But the thing with happiness was...
However happiness was short... Barbara died.
Montezemolo remembers that day: People happiness was contagious.
That kind of unity isn't lasting.
My happiness was short-lived, as you well know.
My happiness was being by your side
The time I knew What happiness was
'Course, the happiness was short-lived.
I had to be where the happiness was.
The price of our happiness was too high.
A time I knew what happiness was
My own happiness was already made.
Michiko... our happiness was an illusion.
My happiness was so great that I said I wanted to die.
The only thing that stood between us and happiness Was club policy.
When true happiness was right there under my nose.
Unfortunately, her happiness was short-lived and the depression returned.
This happiness was contained in all the space which came into contact with it.

Alternatives:

Happiness was not enduring
Happiness was not persistent
Happiness was not long-lasting
Happiness was not sustained
Happiness was not continuous

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