money = happiness?

[britishboy]

do you think money = happiness? in my opinion it helps alot but looks and family go towards it.

[Stronk Serb]

No. Even some the poorest families are happier then some of the richest people on earth.

[Jess]

Nope, money ≠ happiness.

[Gwen]

Really it depends. If your happiness is wealth then yes, some people light up when they're curve money not even to spend. Food, clothing and medicine can require money. It's all point of view, I'd be happy being homeless but in in love. All comes down to morals and wants really, what is happiness to you?

[sam927]

It just depends. I think there is a certain amount of money needed for happiness: enough to live comfortably with a home, healthcare, etc. I don't think any more money can buy happiness. I go to a private school and a lot of kids who have really rich parents don't live very happy lives, with such as their parents divorcing and such.

[britishboy]

It just depends. I think there is a certain amount of money needed for happiness: enough to live comfortably with a home, healthcare, etc. I don't think any more money can buy happiness. I go to a private school and a lot of kids who have really rich parents don't live very happy lives, with such as their parents divorcing and such.

more money, more luxuries, happy

[justin 13]

Nah, we are not rich at all, and we are a very happy family.

[Harry Smith]

more money, more luxuries, happy

Have you seen the Great Gatsby?

[britishboy]

Have you seen the Great Gatsby?

not never herd of it, should I have?

[Jess]

more money, more luxuries, happy

Not necessarily. A family may have a lot of luxuries but that doesn't mean the family is automatically happy.

[britishboy]

Not necessarily. A family may have a lot of luxuries but that doesn't mean the family is automatically happy.

ow yes of course not, but it reliefs financial stress and allows a better quality of life, but you are right, you can have all the money in the world but wont stop divorces, deaths etc

[The LOLer]

No, Love=Happiness

[britishboy]

No, Love=Happiness

and if your in Africa in poverty? other things help but money is the key thing in happiness, in mine it is atleast

[The LOLer]

and if your in Africa in poverty? other things help but money is the key thing in happiness, in mine it is atleast

I can see how someone would say that, you always had enough money, I presume, but what lasts: love or money? Does money buy love?

[britishboy]

I can see how someone would say that, you always had enough money, I presume, but what lasts: love or money? Does money buy love?

money lasts as you invest and I never said only money makes you happy but it sure as hell helps, it takes away stress and allows a more relaxed life

[shivz]

I suppose it depends entirely on your definition of happiness. I believe it differs for everyone.

[The LOLer]

money lasts as you invest and I never said only money makes you happy but it sure as hell helps, it takes away stress and allows a more relaxed life

Yeah it sure helps.

[Croconaw]

I don't think so. The poorer families are usually nicer and more respectful. They're happier...

[Harry Smith]

not never herd of it, should I have?

Brand new film out with Leonardo DiCaprio, about a multi millionaire who lives alone, the most famous thing he says is 'despite having so much I feel empty'. It's pretty much about how someone who is dirt rich still has the problem of trying to chase a girl despite his wealth. The moral pretty much is that you can have a mansion, cars and all the rest but you can't ensure happiness

money lasts as you invest and I never said only money makes you happy but it sure as hell helps, it takes away stress and allows a more relaxed life

oh yeah because investments always work out, and every single rich person never seems to worry about there millions do they? They just sit back and enjoy it all.

Also a bit of advice, you may want to lose the whole rich kid persona. It just comes across a bit spoilt to be honest

[britishboy]

Brand new film out with Leonardo DiCaprio, about a multi millionaire who lives alone, the most famous thing he says is 'despite having so much I feel empty'. It's pretty much about how someone who is dirt rich still has the problem of trying to chase a girl despite his wealth. The moral pretty much is that you can have a mansion, cars and all the rest but you can't ensure happiness



oh yeah because investments always work out, and every single rich person never seems to worry about there millions do they? They just sit back and enjoy it all.

Also a bit of advice, you may want to lose the whole rich kid persona. It just comes across a bit spoilt to be honest

bit of jealousy? and it seems like a good. film I might get it and people who are rich are because they own and manage several businesses but your right investments do fail but peoole who are rich, are rich because thay are good at this stuff

[Harry Smith]

bit of jealousy? and it seems like a good. film I might get it and people who are rich are because they own and manage several businesses but your right investments do fail but peoole who are rich, are rich because thay are good at this stuff

haha yeah I'm jealous of an Illiterate 14 year old on a teen forum, you've worked me out completely. Don't flatter yourself

[britishboy]

haha yeah I'm jealous of an Illiterate 14 year old on a teen forum, you've worked me out completely. Don't flatter yourself

you lack self confidence? and this is going off topic... does the idea of money make you happy or do you enjoy being poor

[Stronk Serb]

you lack self confidence? and this is going off topic... does the idea of money make you happy or do you enjoy being poor

I enjoy being "poor", thank you.

[tovaris]

money=pain and sufering
those who have noney are unhapy because the want mire and those whi dnot have it are unhaoey because they cant live. Not having curency or natural trade is the worlds solution.

[britishboy]

money=pain and sufering
those who have noney are unhapy because the want mire and those whi dnot have it are unhaoey because they cant live. Not having curency or natural trade is the worlds solution.

money gets you luxuries and a laid back life with no financial stress but I agree with the poor statement

[tovaris]

money gets you luxuries and a laid back life with no financial stress but I agree with the poor statement

if rich people dont want more money they are afraied someone is going to take it, often this happens simutaniously.

[britishboy]

if rich people dont want more money they are afraied someone is going to take it, often this happens simutaniously.

of course we want more money but it dosent damage the quality of our lives and I have no fear my families wealth will be stolen, thats what banks are for..;) and isnt it the communists trying to steal it?:p

[tovaris]

of course we want more money but it dosent damage the quality of our lives and I have no fear my families wealth will be stolen, thats what banks are for..;) and isnt it the communists trying to steal it?:p

Banks are evil. What is a crime of robbing a banck conoared to the crime of starting one?
It afectes theis social interacions ect.

[WickedWeekend]

Different things make different people happy. Possessions, money, can make you happy, but as mentioned, you can still have absolute joy if you're poor as fuck. Joy comes from many things. I believe I'm happy in life, though I'm not doing too well money-wise. I have good relationships, girls are taking notice, I just graduated from middle school... Those things can a person happy. Not all people, but some. Money can cause happiness, yes, but it isn't the only thing you should look for when searching for true joy.

And don't get it twisted. Joy and happiness are NOT the same thing. I'm happy when I beat a level when a video game. I find true joy when I find my purpose in life. Happiness is short term, and joy is forever. Money can't give you true joy. It's all going to pass away.

[britishboy]

Banks are evil. What is a crime of robbing a banck conoared to the crime of starting one?
It afectes theis social interacions ect.

how are banks evil?

[tovaris]

how are banks evil?

Taking miney from the poor giving it to the rich ect. ...

[chargersfan]

Money doesn't mean you are happy, but it makes you more likely to be happy. It's kind of annoying how when somebody wants money people say that money alone can't get you happiness. Of course, that's not rocket science, but it's a lot less stress in life to be financially secure and you can do more enjoyable things more often if you have money. (Like take vacations)

[Mob Boss]

It's completely matter of opinion. What makes one person happy might not make another happy. Whatever you find necessary to live a fulfilled life is really what matters. Personally, money doesn't buy happiness, -- maybe security and stability, but certainly not happiness. Being around ones that love me and loving in return is more than enough. How happy can one be if all they have to show when they die is a bank account? I'd much rather have true friends and an amazing family. I say no. But, again, completely matter of opinion.

[Cicero]

There was a actually a study about this, and the answer was Yes money can provide happiness. But here's the catch, in order to constantly be happy with money, you must double your paycheck constantly, so if you make $10,000 a year, and double it to $20,000 you'll be happy, but only for a few months or a few years, to renew tht happiness you have to double it again to $40,000. So it's an endless cycle, but yes you can achieve it.


You can also achieve it through objects, like when I got my first iPad I was sooo happy.... For 3 weeks. Then it got normal. Anyone who gets excited by their new iPhone or computer or whatever when they first got it basically got happy from money, cause money is what bought that.

One thing is for sure, I'd rather be crying in a Ferrari than any other car lol

[britishboy]

There was a actually a study about this, and the answer was Yes money can provide happiness. But here's the catch, in order to constantly be happy with money, you must double your paycheck constantly, so if you make $10,000 a year, and double it to $20,000 you'll be happy, but only for a few months or a few years, to renew tht happiness you have to double it again to $40,000. So it's an endless cycle, but yes you can achieve it.


You can also achieve it through objects, like when I got my first iPad I was sooo happy.... For 3 weeks. Then it got normal. Anyone who gets excited by their new iPhone or computer or whatever when they first got it basically got happy from money, cause money is what bought that.

One thing is for sure, I'd rather be crying in a Ferrari than any other car lol

thats my opinion:D and your so right!! when I got my samsung s4 (iphones suck;) I was like showing off and on it 24-7 but now its just a phone and I use my tablet or laptop more:p money isnt the only cause of happiness but being cant make you happy haha:) and generally poor people say, money cant make you happy:p

[Cicero]

thats my opinion:D and your so right!! when I got my samsung s4 (iphones suck;) I was like showing off and on it 24-7 but now its just a phone and I use my tablet or laptop more:p money isnt the only cause of happiness but being cant make you happy haha:) and generally poor people say, money cant make you happy:p

iPhone rules ;)

I hate every other phone, all the others are way to complicated haha

But yeah, money can cause happiness but its trot the only source.

[superstarB]

Money isn't the only source to happiness, there's also love, loyalty, trust, and the belief in tomorrow will come and it will better than today

[tundravortex]

money=happiness...to me it makes poor or middle class people like my self happy because we get to pay off stuff and feels good to have nice things for once

[Bethany]

Money, in my opinion, does not equal happiness.

First to see evidence of this, a worldwide Gallup poll showed that Singapore was the MOST UNHAPPY country in the world based on life satisfaction levels...and Singapore is one of the richest, definitely in the top three wealthiest countries, and depending on the statistic may be the richest country in the world. On the contrary, Panama and Paraguay were the happiest countries, as they study found - definitely not very wealthy countries.

Second, I speak from personal experience. Throughout my rather short life, my family has roughly maintained the same income - getting a bit more throughout my life, and we're middle class. I have had some very happy and very miserable periods in my life - the worst being when my family was best off. I have found that my happiness stems from relationships with friends and family and personal feelings of accomplishment, rather than the amount of money my family can afford to spend.

Lastly, picture northern Virginia and the area of MD surrounding DC, one of the richest areas in the US. In this area, families commute from their land of urban sprawl to work in DC to come home and do it again and again, commuting to their suburban houses in a land of strip malls and chain stores. If money bought happiness, these would be the happiest people in the country, but I somehow find it hard to believe this is so.

[Calypso]

I think it depends on how much money we're talking about, because if you have a substantial amount, then you'll be happy with what you have. If you're barely getting by or not getting by at all, then that can cause some problems, and may make you miserable.

[britishboy]

Money, in my opinion, does not equal happiness.

First to see evidence of this, a worldwide Gallup poll showed that Singapore was the MOST UNHAPPY country in the world based on life satisfaction levels...and Singapore is one of the richest, definitely in the top three wealthiest countries, and depending on the statistic may be the richest country in the world. On the contrary, Panama and Paraguay were the happiest countries, as they study found - definitely not very wealthy countries.

Second, I speak from personal experience. Throughout my rather short life, my family has roughly maintained the same income - getting a bit more throughout my life, and we're middle class. I have had some very happy and very miserable periods in my life - the worst being when my family was best off. I have found that my happiness stems from relationships with friends and family and personal feelings of accomplishment, rather than the amount of money my family can afford to spend.

Lastly, picture northern Virginia and the area of MD surrounding DC, one of the richest areas in the US. In this area, families commute from their land of urban sprawl to work in DC to come home and do it again and again, commuting to their suburban houses in a land of strip malls and chain stores. If money bought happiness, these would be the happiest people in the country, but I somehow find it hard to believe this is so.

not middle class haha thats pigeon feed, im talking higher class, real money

[Stronk Serb]

not middle class haha thats pigeon feed, im talking higher class, real money

Define "real money". Did you mean that the workers use money from a Monopoly board game?

[britishboy]

Define "real money". Did you mean that the workers use money from a Monopoly board game?

no I mean large amounts of money, the middle and working class dont have enough to enjoy life

[Stronk Serb]

no I mean large amounts of money, the middle and working class dont have enough to enjoy life

But that money is real. I have 300 euros in my stash and they are pretty real. You can say large amounts of money or lots of money. Not real money, unless all of us "lower" classes are using counterfeit money, which is not probable because of all procedures which are undertaken today to prevent it.

[britishboy]

But that money is real. I have 300 euros in my stash and they are pretty real. You can say large amounts of money or lots of money. Not real money, unless all of us "lower" classes are using counterfeit money, which is not probable because of all procedures which are undertaken today to prevent it.

its a phrase you know what I mean

[Stronk Serb]

its a phrase you know what I mean

A pretty illogical one. I had my share of illogical phrases in Serbian.

[britishboy]

A pretty illogical one. I had my share of illogical phrases in Serbian.

well that was one of my silly phrases:D

[Ace of Spades]

and if your in Africa in poverty? other things help but money is the key thing in happiness, in mine it is atleast

Africa is a contenant. Not everyone in every African country is poor or starving.

[NzForever]

I think it can make happiness.

[Harry Smith]

no I mean large amounts of money, the middle and working class dont have enough to enjoy life

that's a very narrow minded and shallow statement to make

[britishboy]

that's a very narrow minded and shallow statement to make

welk they are missing out and your a mod!!:D congratulations!:) how long?:p

[Lego]

No way it helps but if you're doing something that makes you happy, you'll be motivated to work, if not you better make a ton of it

[HahaWaitWhat]

I don't know about happiness, but it would probably be a lot less stressful, not having to worry about bills and such.

[Stronger]

You drop a hude load of money in front of me, of a wealthy person, yeah....I'd be pretty damn happy. :P

[General Stark]

I do not think that money equals happiness. I believe that true happiness comes with being content. Once one learns to be grateful for what they have and not always wanting more then they'll be happy. If we always want more then we'll never be satisfied. We will be constantly living until our death, striving after material possessions that won't satisfy us 'cause of new things being made.

[SniperKing]

Money can't buy you happiness. But it can buy you bacon, and that's pretty damn close.

[The-Chosen-Hero]

No money does not equal happiness. It is what the money can buy that makes you happy. Food, past time activities, drinks, etc. And as mentioned above me people don't need wealth to be happy at all, like some of the poorer income families.

[Origami]

no I mean large amounts of money, the middle and working class dont have enough to enjoy life

Lower class here. I enjoy life.

Try again.

[comical]

Based upon my family's annual income, I can say we're pretty high-class or upper-middle class people. Honestly, I don't think the money has to do with our happiness.

Money bringing happiness, in my opinion, is a mindset by a person. It may make some people feel better, but with current economic conflicts and personal philosophies by most, it'll probably bring more problems than it does pleasure. When you get money, you'll meet cousins you didn't even know existed coming at you with financial problems. The government will be on your rear end and your friends will be coming to help you with your pockets and not your problems.

I know some of the poorest people who are some of the happiest people in the world. It's just different things will make different people happy.

But I do know it sure does feel better sleeping in the AC during these high temperatures than it would without it.

[Twilly F. Sniper]

No it does not. Money usually translates to greed in excessive amounts.

[Cygnus]

The answer to this is yes and no. You see, I grew as a rich person in a quite poor town in Venezuela, I still made a bunch of friends who were way more humble and their families were nice and treated me quite well. However money does make you happy in some way, but not in an absolute day. I see people rejoice on their payday.

[Syvelocin]

Depends. Are you a Gryffindor or a Slytherin?

I'm a Slytherin, but even then, while I enjoy money a great deal, I'm a love = happiness kind of person. I find love (and time, but that's a different discussion) to be more valuable than money, and so someone who is poor but has love is richer than money alone can ever make you.

[APhkinPanda]

I feel like money can buy happiness in a way. Think of it, this way. If you were to constant but yourself things, you just want more and more. Kind of like an addiction. You keep on giving yourself more cool and trendy things because of a new fad, or you feel "happy". But why not use that money to donate to the poor. I for sure know that when you help someone in need you will feel twice as much more happy than when, you are to buy for yourself or something. Oh and not only are you buying yourself happiness, but for the person you are donating it to or the company your going to keep alive with your generous funds.

[Cooper197]

Absolutely not. I've grown up in a wealthy family, my dad started the largest business of it's kind in the U.S., second largest in the world, and this has always been a touchy subject for me. It's always been really easy for my family to throw money at problems but not actually try to fix them any other way. On many occasions I have seen where money has actually been more of a detriment than a help, granted it can be really nice at times, but I think if I could go back and chose how I would grow up I would pick a much smaller amount of money. I fully believe more money brings more problems, and with that I think you can be happier if you just have what you need and not much more. It's all about the attitude.

[Fanta_Lover44]

Nope, People who are poor are much more happier then those who are rich. Money can't buy you happiness.

[Magical]

Quite simply, money = happiness.

Why?

Without money, you are dead in the modern world. You cannot be happy dead, can you?

[britishboy]

Quite simply, money = happiness.

Why?

Without money, you are dead in the modern world. You cannot be happy dead, can you?

agreed