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I was content with my life. vs I was contented with my life.

Both phrases are correct, but 'I was content with my life.' is more commonly used in English. 'Content' can be used as an adjective to describe a state of satisfaction or happiness, and both 'content' and 'contented' are acceptable forms.

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I was content with my life.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase uses 'content' as an adjective to express a state of satisfaction or happiness with one's life.
  • I was content with my life. That was all changing and my view of myself was not great. I hated my acne and I struggled with my self-esteem although you probably  ...
  • For years people had asked me if I wanted to find my birth parents, and while I was definitely curious enough to take this test, I was content with my life. I already  ...
  • Oct 11, 2015 ... They were all filled with joy to know that I was content with my life on campus. I also tried to explain to my mom all the stories I had about Chi ...
  • Jul 24, 2015 ... I was content with my life at the time, but looking back I don't think I was ever truly fulfilled with the life I had. The steady relationship, the 9 to 5, ...

Alternatives:

  • I was happy with my life.
  • I was satisfied with my life.
  • I was pleased with my life.
  • I was content with the outcome.
  • I was content with my decision.

I was contented with my life.

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase also uses 'contented' as an adjective to convey a sense of satisfaction or happiness with one's life.
  • May 7, 2015 ... As much as I thought I was contented with my life last year, these voices are starting to bug me. Having negativity towards other people and ...
  • As much as I thought I was contented with my life last year, these voices are starting to bug me. Having negativity towards other people and myself is not the best ...
  • Feb 4, 2015 ... As much as I thought I was contented with my life last year, these voices are starting to bug me. Having negativity towards other people and ...
  • It was on my 30th birthday that I didn't make a wish for the first time, and it was then that I realized that I was contented with my life. I stood still there, struggling ...

Alternatives:

  • I was happy with my life.
  • I was satisfied with my life.
  • I was pleased with my life.
  • I was content with the outcome.
  • I was content with my decision.

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