Does real happiness comes from wealth?

I have seen some pretty poor people in my life that were actually very happy. So, I would have a hard time saying that real happiness does come from wealth. Of course, when you have financial problems and money is causing burdens on you and your family, it can be really difficult to be happy. Some people even get divorced because of money related issues. Especially when there is more bills than there is money. This can cause a huge strain on a relationship. With that said, I wouldn't say that wealth can't help you to be happier than you already are. But, true happiness I think comes from within. Look at old Scrooge on the famous Christmas Carol story, he was miserable and he had all kinds of money. So, some people are just grouchy I think. Whereas, other people are just happy. It is whatever you feel inside that matters!

For some people, maybe it does, and to each their own. For me, money is nice, but happiness comes from friendships, and how you live your life. If I have a good book, and a decent job, and great friends, that is all I need for happiness. Money would be nice sometimes, but it does not bring happiness on it's own for me.

Happiness is relative to who we are. Some people are happy with nothing. Others have a personality that needs to show to others what they have in order to feel important. If a person has never had material things bought by money they know nothing about these things. They have no desire to want such items. I've never really had "money" but I have at times in my life had enough that I did not have to worry about a crisis. For me, not having enough money has been stressful. I have known and had family members who were "rich". Were they happier than I? In some ways yes and some ways no. I appreciate what can be done with money as far as making life easier.But to have money just so I can say I have the latest thing or the most expensive -no. I think that is conceit.

well i belive there are two types of wealth. one being monetary but the other being a wealth of love, health, good friends, good food and a whole plethora of other things that can make you feel rich.

I strongly believe that real happiness doesn't come from wealth, although it's important for people to have enough money to survive and to thrive on. However, if that's all a person has in his or her life, then he or she is completely alone. Having money is good, but one's life style should be balanced out by having good friends and relatives in his or her life, as well.

Hi mahesh, real happinessdoesnt come from wealth. Wealth comes and goes. Once you achieve something in your life and people start appreciating you that the is the real happiness you get.

Happiness doesn't come from wealth, but not from poverty either. Obviously, when we're rich we have more chances, more abilities to enjoy many funny things in life, but the key to happiness is not trying to enjoy always, but learning to satisfy. About victory, I can say that it brings some joy, or a pride, but since it's based on the loss, and sometime the sorrow, of the others, it shouldn't be called happiness, unless it's the victory over oneself.

I dont think happiness only comes from wealth. Yes, its true that if we have money we can buy all material things that we want. We can give our love ones everything they need. And with wealth, we can reach the top and conquer the world. We can be the superior, the boss..we can dominate people, in short, we can rule the dynasty. But at the end of each day, when we're already alone in our room, check ourselves. Feel deep with in and we will find out that theres a huge emptiness inside. Is this the one that makes us happy? And we'll find out out that there's more important than wealth. Family, being together and intact, closeness to God and helping people are the ones making us happy and making our lives more valuables and meaningful.

I Think wealth won't really bring total happiness. It may alleviate the difficulties in life yet it couldn't give the contentment that causes tremendous happiness.

well other than from some i mean a very few reaosn all other sadness can be solved with wealth... but the rest cannot be... i thin 90% of problems are because of the lack of money ... anotyher 5-7% is indirectly related to money and the rest 3-5% is what i think is due to other reasons.. so ultimately what i wana say is that "HONEY...MONEY TALKS...."

i dont think that real happiness comes from wealth bec. lots of people nw got happy in a smple way even thou there not wealthy....bec. re; happiness comes from inside the heart of ones person....MONEY CANT BUY EVERYTHING.....

HI mahesSH, As for me, having wealth is good; however; i dont think real happiness can be based on wealth.. Happiness can be found with people sourounding us which includes our family, love ones and friends. Our countless expreiences and memories with our family, love ones and friends may it be good or bad times is the real meaning of happiness. Just the thought that somebody cares, shared and loves you no matter what is happiness..

Real happiness not necessary come from wealth, real happines could gained from a very simple way to do charity, to help the less unfortunate people. Once you had lend out your helping hands, you will feel satisfied and at this moment real happines is truly come. Of course, we can't deny that have more money will get more happiness b'cos less worry about monthly bills and financial burden, moreover, can buy lots of things we want. However, be remembered there are more happines coming down when you lend a helping hand. I read a sentence from an article, I would like to share with you, 'Do the best to the world and the best will come back to you.' Have a nice day !

Real happiness comes from health. Then wealth, fame, power make you happier.

The wealth is not the main factors to make us happy. The real happiness also goes from the health and love. If you are healthy and there are people around you care about you, this is already very happy. Wealth can only give us the material satisfaction. I love China

no..i dont think money can buy real happiness...

I must say that wealth is contributory to one's happiness. You cannot move or make decisions if your stomach is upsetting you. But I can also say that it is not the end all and be all of everything. Happiness also comes from love that you get from family and from the people you work with. You cannot encapsulate happiness to just one source.

happiness doesnt come only from wealth. it is so,ething that cannot be defined. i can be happy even i i am bankrupt also i may not be happy even if i marry bill gates daughter :d so u see there are different conditions for i. for different people happiness is different. for some it is wealth for some it is health u cannot say that if i am richest guy i cannot have happiness. it depends on ur needs. i may be bad guy who dont want anything else in the world but to destroy others so in this case wealth is my only happiness. and i can also be a generous guy who loves helping people.so here wealth is not important.i can work for an NGO help people and still be happy with my minimum needs so i would like to correct those people who say wealth cannot be happiness. To tell what can make a man hapy depends on his nature

i dont think real happiness comes from wealth.

yes,I agree with you very much,hard work,then we can get something we need!