Can money buy happiness?

Mark M · 31 Mar 2009 at 10:54

If you are self made, ie started off modestly and ended up with a very comfortable financial life, then yes I think you can buy happiness to a degree. If you came from a working class background and won £10m overnight then I dont think you could buy happiness as the pressure would be too much.

AtlanticP · 31 Mar 2009 at 11:48

Considering most if not all my worries are money related I feel that for me personally Money 'Could Buy Happiness' or at least reassurance.

Infam0us · 31 Mar 2009 at 11:51

Of course it would give you happiness, but only to do for what you want

starfighter · 31 Mar 2009 at 12:23

it doesn't garantee hapiness but it makes it much more likely.

regardless of material items you have more time to develop relationships as you don't have to work, yet don't get bored because you can do anything you want, sure eventually you will run out of things but it would take longer than a homeless person.

or if you wanted, you could become good at investing and double your money. which with not much effort means you can do even more crazy stuff.

Morba · 31 Mar 2009 at 21:56

salami1212 said:
but if you are an unhappy person because of debt, then youd be happier.. If you are unhappy because you are single and cant get a girl, then you can treat them to a expensive romantic meal and boat ride..

Money = happiness

You miss my point completely.