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Can money buy happiness?
Topic Started: Jul 14 2012, 03:01 PM (129 Views)
haze
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Do you think that money can truly buy happiness in this world? I believe that directly, of course not. You may be able to buy all the things in the world and still feel sad but indirectly, I feel that it could just about make you happy in some respects.

My scenario is that you are stuck in a dead-end job and being treated like a piece of dirt and subsequently, you want to quit. You can use 'money' to build a nest egg to tide you over the jobless period, after you're sure you have enough money, you can go to your boss, quit your job and feel free. Surely that is a time when you will feel happy.
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Stacha
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I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.

I think that the saying is a good one, but there are always circumstances to take into account. Money shouldn't be, in my opinion, a person's first priority because it is entirely possible to be happy and satisfied in life without a lot of it. But at the same time, money can open up a lot of opportunities and isn't a bad thing to want. My life wouldn't automatically be terrible if David and I were poor for the rest of our lives, but I definitely want to get to a place where we're more than financially stable and able to do all of the things that we want to do. So short answer, money isn't necessary to be happy, but it definitely doesn't hurt.
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Leon
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Can money buy happiness exclusively? No.

It can, however, play a big role. Although I'm only a teenager, I know that if when I was married, I was always worrying with my wife about any financial issues, it would put the possibility of strain on the relationship. If we were wealthy, then that wouldn't really be an issue. Of course, with money also leads to power which leads to the possibility of infidelity... So, no matter how you look at it, it's just basically how you handle whatever situation you are thrust into.
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Dave
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Money can't buy happiness? Psh, it can buy a waverunner. Have you ever seen sad people on a waverunner? Just try looking unhappy on one. :p
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I'd say it can at times. I just spent $140 and I couldn't be happier about it. :#

But in general - it may make you happy for awhile, but it's no permanent, lasting effect.
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Ardy
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In all reality - no. It can buy entertainment but I would say you can't buy "official" happiness.
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Beverly
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Money can't buy you happiness but living without money can make you unhappy.

If you've ever been REALLY poor and had to shortcut on meals and cut out even essentials from the household budget, you know that money can really make you happy. At least as long as you are happy with the people in your life. Conversely, if you're in a bad marriage, being rich won't make up for that. But it will let you drive a really nice car so you can maybe find someone else who will treat you right.
Edited by Beverly, Aug 15 2012, 06:26 AM.
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