Possessions versus experiences
By Essjayd
@Essjayd (1567)
May 22, 2017 8:09am CST
I read an article recently that implied
that those who spend their money
on experiences are happier than
those who choose to buy possessions.
I would rather spend spare cash
on going out, surfing, snowboarding,
biking travel and photography. I
feel in doing those things I'm creating memories that will last forever. If I
buy the latest tech gadgets they give
me pleasure for a few weeks before
the novelty wears off.
I'm not convinced this makes me any
happier or unhappier than anyone
else it's just my preference!
I have friends who love to shop they
always have the latest gadgets or
new clothes etc. They seem perfectly
happy with their lives.
So given the choice which would you
choose to spend your spare cash on.
Do you prefer buying things or going
out and doing your favourite things
or trying new experiences
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10 responses
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
23 May 17
i just save my money. i don't buy new gadgets as well. i bought one 2 years ago, and the other cell phones i use are given by my brother
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
24 May 17
@Essjayd i think if you have extra money, you can buy things for your own use, like a new mobile phone, or pieces of jewelry. it is good investment
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@Essjayd (1567)
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24 May 17
@ridingbet I do buy stuff if
I need it but I spend cash on the
latest gadgets etc.
My phone is probably the most expensive
gadget I own and it was only replaced
after my old one was stolen. We usually
just spend our spare cash going out
or trips away.
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@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
22 May 17
Well I will choose spending it in creating memories like travelling with my husband to different countries enjoying different food, seeing different views..etc..because we will all die and you can not bring possessions with you 
..so better enjoy it now than never
..so better enjoy it now than never 1 person likes this
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
22 May 17
I don't like to have too many possessions, only things that I really need. I enjoy having experiences that make memories. I also like to give to those in need as that makes God happy.
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
24 May 17
@Essjayd Yes, it is good to give where the money is used wisely to really help those in need.
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@Essjayd (1567)
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23 May 17
Well done it's good to
help those less fortunate than
ourselves. I don't give cash to
big charities as I don't trust where
the money goes. I do donate both
my time and food to the local foodbank
as I know everything is truly going
to help people in need!
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
22 May 17
By far if I had the cash to spare, adventurous travel would be my spend. Hands down, you are right, some of those memories in later life are so treasured.
I have lots of them.
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@shivamani10 (11035)
• Hyderabad, India
22 May 17
I always prefer going out and travel. This gives me a lot of pressure than a heap of cash in my table rack.
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@magnumopus (1644)
• Singapore
29 May 17
I always prefer experience over posessions.
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