Money?Happiness?
@Lilliancat_Ye (4)
China
April 30, 2007 7:15am CST
Someone told me if a person have money, the person will feel happy. And the money measures success.
What's your opinion?
4 responses
@happymoney (143)
• Finland
3 May 07
I have upkeep my blog about money and happiness, so I have thought a lot of this.
I think reason why people think money makes them happy is because so many people know that lack of money makes them unhappy and after they get little bit of money they feel lot of happier. I am trying to make a lot of money, so I could write does lot of money make me lot of happier, but I haven't succeeded it yet.
@Methodless (882)
• Canada
30 Apr 07
One of my favourite quotes from a movie is "Anybody who says money can't buy happinesss doesn't have any" - Boiler Room.
As much as I joke about believing it, I don't genuinely believe that money buys happiness. However, I do believe that there is a certain threshold (and I believe it's low) in which it is very difficult to be happy without meeting that monetary threshold. It's not about being able to buy brand name clothing, it's about being able to acquire and consume the necessities comfortably.
I disagree that somebody can be poor and happy if they appreciate what they have or have lots of friends and such. If they are struggling to pay their grocery bill and have to cut back on proper foods for substitutes (like spam and Kraft Dinner) they will not be as happy as if they could pay for groceries. Similarly, one does not need to wear Nike to be happy, but I'm sure people also don't want to have to wear donated clothes either.
@evlo173 (434)
• United States
30 Apr 07
People with a lot of money and who makes it a top goal are at a greater risk for depression,anxiety, behavorial and relationship problems.Also score lower on indicators testing for self-actualization and vitality, or feeling alive and vigorous.so, It is much better to have moderate money and have family and friends to hang around than just having lots of money and being alone.
@Inky261 (2520)
• Germany
30 Apr 07
Money might help a little but I know some rich people who are very unhappy. Money means some security for a lot of people but no, it is not absolute security or happyness. And sometimes things that don`t cost anything can make very happy, like a smile or sunshine or a bath in a lake or a glass of fresh water... all cost free!