Does money make you happy?

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Nathan

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Can money buy happiness? Thought I'd get some opinions on the matter.

My 2 cents...
With money comes a lot of bullshit that you don't have living by simple means. All having money does is allow you to buy yourself fancier distractions. These things have no substance. Life was much easier and much more enjoyable before money wasn't an issue. I hate money but obligations require me to continue earning large amounts of it :(. Its not hard to make money but it is hard to be happy.

Money takes greed to a whole different level than what is in human nature (IMO). Money is one of the major (among many) things that is fundamentally wrong with the world. Fuck money.

What do you think? I run into people all the time that think money can buy happiness...what do they (or you) see in money? Am I missing something?
 
I enjoy good food and water. Sleeping with decently clean blankets and a pillow is nice. Clothing at this time of year in Minnesota is crucial... I wouldn't be too happy with frostbite or pneumonia. I also like brushing my teeth and taking showers with warm water.
 
You are missing how crappy it is to be poor. Sure, money doesn't address the basic existential questions, but the only way money won't be an issue in your life is if you have plenty of it.
 
I've been poor - no heat, no running water, no parental figure. Just 4 boys under 13 running wild in a torn up run down house.

Its not crappy to be poor. I was homeless for a year. It doesn't take much money to provide for a single persons basic needs. If you find a quarter on the ground, you only need 3 more to make a dollar. Now you got food for a week. I've been there, and its not that bad. Definitely not miserable. Actually less so than now that I have money.
 
Riiiiiiight. My friend lives with a damaged jaw and teeth falling out because he cannot afford dental care. My other friend lost his job and was so desperate he joined the Army, which may very well lead to his death. Money is the most important thing in this society. If you have money, and are still miserable, there is no excuse.
 
spidergoat said:
Riiiiiiight. My friend lives with a damaged jaw and teeth falling out because he cannot afford dental care. My other friend lost his job and was so desperate he joined the Army, which may very well lead to his death. Money is the most important thing in this society. If you have money, and are still miserable, there is no excuse.
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Beyond providing for your basic needs, money is not necessary. And it doesnt take much money for a single person to do that. And it definitely is not necessary to join the army to survive, unless you have a family to feed. But yeah losing your teeth would suck, I've never been through something like that. Thats why we need universal healthcare.
 
Nathan said:
Beyond providing for your basic needs, money is not necessary. And it doesnt take much money for a single person to do that. And it definitely is not necessary to join the army to survive, unless you have a family to feed. But yeah losing your teeth would suck, I've never been through something like that. Thats why we need universal healthcare.
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Nonsense, people need space. If you can be happy sharing a small room with other poor people, that's fine, but I think it sucks. I don't want crappy food, I want good quality food and the facilities to prepare it.
 
This thread isn't exactly what I wanted it to be. I was talking about people wanting more money than they need or thinking they need more money than they need.

I've never been w/o health care (thankfully) and I've yet to be somewhere thats less desirable to live than the place I lived at as a kid (that shit was messed up). I should of been more clear at the start but I appreciate everybody's input.
 
Money may not make you happy but it allows for it anyway. No money would make one miserable in this society.
Actually, a couple of millions would make me very happy lol
Then I can do what I want whenever I want. No more work.. yay !! :D

P.S. if you don't want your money anymore please send it to me..
 
Nathan said:
Can money buy happiness? Thought I'd get some opinions on the matter.

My 2 cents...
With money comes a lot of bullshit that you don't have living by simple means. All having money does is allow you to buy yourself fancier distractions. These things have no substance. Life was much easier and much more enjoyable before money wasn't an issue. I hate money but obligations require me to continue earning large amounts of it :(. Its not hard to make money but it is hard to be happy.

Money takes greed to a whole different level than what is in human nature (IMO). Money is one of the major (among many) things that is fundamentally wrong with the world. Fuck money.

What do you think? I run into people all the time that think money can buy happiness...what do they (or you) see in money? Am I missing something?
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Generally I agree with you. I would like to have more than the minimum, but a good ways. Then I don't have to stress over decisions. Also to have backup in case of something unforseen.
Does it make me happy? No.
Does it make the ground more fertile for happiness? yes.
But it depends who you are.
Lottery winners often, perhaps even most of the time end up worse off. They don't know how to handle the money and people begin to see them as money and not as humans.
I think you are more likely to be happy long term if the money builds up slowly or comes in monthly.
 
it increases the chance of being happy imo.

the worse trait of money is fame (alot of ppl with alot of money are faous) and this obviously has its own problmes.

but generally money increases ur chance of being happy.
 
If I had a lot of money it whould make me happy to donate to some charities, and get some loved ones back on thier feet. A lot of people who are rich are very greedy, but not all rich people are greedy.
 
Money would currently solve like 90% of my problems. I dont need alot of money to be happy but having a moderate amount would allow me to live a much for stress free life.
 
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