Can money buy Happiness?

Drewno · Post by **Drewno** » January 31, 2003, 3:12 am

Fuck polls.....but anyways...
Can money buy happiness?

I say yes.

Fash · Post by **Fash** » January 31, 2003, 4:02 am

This is completely different for each individual, it depends on what's important to you and how your life is structured. At this point in my life, all I need is lots of money, I already am happy.

kyoukan · Post by **kyoukan** » January 31, 2003, 4:20 am

of course it can.

indirectly of course.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » January 31, 2003, 4:56 am

"Anyone who tells you money is the root of all evil doesn't fucking have any. They say money can't buy happiness? Look at the fucking smile on my face. Ear to ear baby."
-Boiler Room

Cotto · Post by **Cotto** » January 31, 2003, 5:52 am

I say it cant. I have fuck all money and a wonderful girlfriend, and I'm happy.

It can ease your worries though, and for many people that can lead to happiness.

kyoukan · Post by **kyoukan** » January 31, 2003, 5:57 am

Cotto wrote:I say it cant. I have fuck all money and a wonderful girlfriend, and I'm happy.

The question is not is money the only source of happiness in the universe.

Cotto · Post by **Cotto** » January 31, 2003, 6:19 am

I'll agree with that. But my opinion still stands, for me, money cant buy happiness.

Diae Soulmender · Post by **Diae Soulmender** » January 31, 2003, 6:20 am

Money can buy happiness. There is no arguement here. Once you remove the 'requirement' to go out and 'earn' money to 'eat and pay bills' you can concentrate on lifes PLEASURES.

If you were rich you could...

-find out how long you can sleep for.
-see how long you can stay awake for.
-find out how long it takes to eat a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich in Paris and then fly home.
-sit on your ass, yell at the cook to make you some Burritos and tell that other fucker to wash the ass stains outta yer skivvies... and do it PRONTO.
-walk in to any store, buy anything you want and never worry about 'how much it is'...
-own 7 cars... 1 for each day of the week.

There are WAY too many things one could do to be HAPPY and RICH... so get down out of them fucked up clouds you're in and realize money is happiness... course you will burn in hell according to the Bible (if you believe in that sort of shit you have been brainwashed)

emmer · Post by **emmer** » January 31, 2003, 6:45 am

I never understood why people think this particular question is so deep.

Money obviously can't buy happiness, as happiness is not so much a tangible thing as it is a state of mind. However, money can be used to buy things which make us happy.

So the answer to your question is no. Money cannot "buy" happiness in the literal sense of the word, but the absence of it will almost guarantee unhappiness. One thing I wish it could buy would be the person who originated this question a half ounce of common sense.

Keverian FireCry · Post by **Keverian FireCry** » January 31, 2003, 6:46 am

It really depends on one's definition of happiness. I believe money is an anesthetic. It may make you a little happier, but theres always something to worry about, something to cry about, or something to shout about. Sorta numbs your psychological pains...

yes it can make you happier, but no if you're looking at the big picture.

Millie · Post by **Millie** » January 31, 2003, 7:36 am

Money can most certainly buy happiness. The more money you have, the better your shot at 'buying' happiness will be. In fact, there are three things in life that will make being happy a hell of a lot easier:

1) Money
2) Being Good Looking
3) Fulfillment

Of those three, the first two are much easier options. And since not everyone is born with looks, money is the only shot most people have.

Does this whole argument seem shallow? Sure. But most people are shallow. If you're honest about it, and you can accept it, you'll realize that it's true.

Brittney · Post by **Brittney** » January 31, 2003, 8:16 am

Money cant buy happines. The only thing money can do is make you more happy if you are already happy.

Jugata · Post by **Jugata** » January 31, 2003, 9:46 am

Two chicks in my bed is happiness. Money can buy happiness. Yes I'm shallow like that. That wasnt the question.

Samoseus · Post by **Samoseus** » January 31, 2003, 10:01 am

Hmmm

This thread had me shaking my head. It made me think of what money meant to me and how I saw it affecting people and their...happiness.

My thoughts on...Money

To me it brings sorrow and pain....

People have robbed others for money.

- Imagine you coming home to find out your house was broken into and many of your valuables taken to be sold for...money.
- Imagine you going to the parking lot to find your car was broken into and your radio ripped out to be sold for...money.
- Imagine you going to the ATM then having a gun pointed to your head becuse of your...money.

People even kill for money.

- Imagine someone plotting to murder you and collecting the life insurance because of...money.
- Imagine you're at work and a former employee comes in and kills you and the other co-workers because he was fired and no longer has...money.

Imagine how much happiness is REALLY made by...money.

Samoseus

Krimson Klaw · Post by **Krimson Klaw** » January 31, 2003, 10:06 am

If you say money cannot buy happiness, then you live out in the woods in a log cabin and live off the land, right? Because anything other than that basic lifestyle is a luxury, bought with cash.

Knibble · Post by **Knibble** » January 31, 2003, 10:22 am

ok I am going to have to say NO...

Now are we talking about the materialistic happiness or are we talking about the true emotion happiness which eventually leads to love?
Because money can only buy the materialistic happiness not the true happiness.

Lor · Post by **Lor** » January 31, 2003, 10:26 am

Ok tell you what, I'll be the test subject.... everyone send me a thousand bucks and i'll get back to you all in a few months and tell ya if i'm happy or not

Chidoro · Post by **Chidoro** » January 31, 2003, 11:22 am

Samoseus wrote: My thoughts on...Money

To me it brings sorrow and pain...

I'll pm you my address, I'll take it off your hands.

Money can buy happiness and the lack of it can bring unhappiness.

Money is just one thing on a list of things that bring happiness. If I had all the money I would ever want, I wouldn't be stuck here 50-60 hours a week. I wouldn't be spending 1/10 of my weekday life in transit to get here either. I woudn't have to spend my entire weekends trying to catch up on errands.

It does make me appreciate my four weeks of vacation more, but I'd rather be travelling all of the time instead of just 2 or 3 weeks a year. I wouldn't have to shop in Home Depot anymore unless I just wanted lightblubs or something. I wouldn't get into arguements with my wife over what she spends. I wouldn't have to settle on a house.

Besides, lapdances cost $20 a pop in the city, need money to that little piece of happiness.

Ravvenn · Post by **Ravvenn** » January 31, 2003, 11:45 am

No doubt it can.
Just reading the word 'money' made me smile.
If Im pissed, I shop. If Im sad, I shop..etc.
If I win the lotto, you can bet your ass on it I will purchase my happy home, my happy car, my happy butler ,my happy nanny and a Yorkie and then I will take my happy self to my happy pool and Im sure I will stay happy until I realize the IRS got more cash than I did. : )

Financial stability keeps one at ease. A chunk of marriages break up over money and lack of. Not that money can keep a bad marriage together, but it can hurt a good one pretty fast.

I doubt it would make me 100% happy unless I had an endless supply of money. I do know, when I do have extra cash to blow - I am happy.

It depends on what kind of person you are I suppose. You could have money and suddenly get that feeling that you are 'god', you get greedy and belittle other people. That is an unhappy rich person. You could have money and be one of those people who enjoy sharing (not to the point you are used).

Fuck, I have no clue. I know it makes me happy, I like to be able to get other people shit for no reason but to make them smile, and I like to go on shopping spree's at the Yankee candle store and stock up on fleece jammies with tacky matching fuzzy socks.

Voronwë · Post by **Voronwë** » January 31, 2003, 11:50 am

lots of money = no job

no job (but having money) = happiness

Fallanthas · Post by **Fallanthas** » January 31, 2003, 12:07 pm

Nope.

A severe enough lack of money can cause UNhappiness.

But beyond basic needs money has nothing to do with happiness. How much does it cost to shoot baskets with your kid?

Chidoro · Post by **Chidoro** » January 31, 2003, 12:14 pm

How much does it cost to fly to hawaii first class and spend a week in a remote getaway all-inclusive spot?

Voronwë · Post by **Voronwë** » January 31, 2003, 12:17 pm

I'd say $10-15 thouasand chidoro (per person).

Sabek · Post by **Sabek** » January 31, 2003, 12:19 pm

Should be an option for depends.

Whether money can or can't buy happiness all comes down to what makes each person happy.
If shooting basketball with your kids makes you happy then stacks of cash aren't needed.
However, if trips around the world are your deal, then money can make you happy.

Krimson Klaw · Post by **Krimson Klaw** » January 31, 2003, 12:21 pm

Fallanthas wrote:Nope.

A severe enough lack of money can cause UNhappiness.

But beyond basic needs money has nothing to do with happiness. How much does it cost to shoot baskets with your kid?

Well first you gotta buy a basketball goal, then you gotta buy a basketball.....wait, money is buying happiness there is it not?

Chidoro · Post by **Chidoro** » January 31, 2003, 12:27 pm

Voronwë wrote:I'd say $10-15 thouasand chidoro (per person).

Heh, I know, my wife and I have done it twice, once on our honeymoon. http://www.konavillage.com/ is our place of choice, hale LS-8. They also have an extensive kids program (except in September which is couple only) if your kid happens to suck at b-ball.

Sabek got the point I was trying to make: to each their own.

Fallanthas · Post by **Fallanthas** » January 31, 2003, 12:32 pm

Well first you gotta buy a basketball goal, then you gotta buy a basketball.....wait, money is buying happiness there is it not?

Only if you live alone on the side of the mountain somewhere!

Krimson Klaw · Post by **Krimson Klaw** » January 31, 2003, 12:36 pm

Or you could mooch off people, and use their basketball, and since money does not buy happiness, you do not have a car...so you and your son walk miles away to the park....in mocassins, because money buys shoes too...unless you got them from the local mission (which you walked to)

I would like to see the look on your sons face on Christmas morning when you tell him money does not buy happiness, and he gets no gifts...other than the ones you hand carved of course, with the cutting tool you made from a sharp rock.

rhyae · Post by **rhyae** » January 31, 2003, 12:38 pm

Brittney wrote:Money cant buy happines. The only thing money can do is make you more happy if you are already happy.

Amen and well said.
Money may temporarily satisfy your need for instant gratification, but it wont make you happy with yourself and your life if you are unsatisfied with yourself.

"If you do not get it from yourself, where will you go for it?"
Nowhere.

Fallanthas · Post by **Fallanthas** » January 31, 2003, 12:44 pm

Krimson,

Read my first post again, with the disclaimer, and stop trying to be a dickhead.

Bojangels · Post by **Bojangels** » January 31, 2003, 12:44 pm

Krimson Klaw wrote:
Well first you gotta buy a basketball goal, then you gotta buy a basketball.....wait, money is buying happiness there is it not?

Heh money isn't buying the happiness, it's buying the ball and the goal. Just buying them isn't gonna make you and your kid happy. You make your own fun.

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » January 31, 2003, 12:48 pm

I don't think that it can buy true happiness (i.e. love, etc), but it sure would get me close!!

Krimson Klaw · Post by **Krimson Klaw** » January 31, 2003, 12:58 pm

Fallanthas wrote:Krimson,

Read my first post again, with the disclaimer, and stop trying to be a dickhead.

Trying?

Bojangels wrote:
Krimson Klaw wrote:
Well first you gotta buy a basketball goal, then you gotta buy a basketball.....wait, money is buying happiness there is it not?
Heh money isn't buying the happiness, it's buying the ball and the goal. Just buying them isn't gonna make you and your kid happy. You make your own fun.

You serious? YOU NEED MONEY TO EVEN GET STARTED IN YOUR SCENARIO!

Mort · Post by **Mort** » January 31, 2003, 12:58 pm

Money would sure as hell buy ME happiness (Or just get rid of stress). However, this might be TMI but my brother makes $120G's a year and he is a miserable, lonely alcoholic fuck. I would rather be poor(30g's a year) and have a smile on my face, than rich and miserable.

Bojangels · Post by **Bojangels** » January 31, 2003, 1:01 pm

Krimson Klaw wrote:
You serious?

Yeah, I guess you could have fun just playing by yourself, but someone mentioned shooting hoops with their kid.

Drewno · Post by **Drewno** » January 31, 2003, 1:03 pm

As of 10:04 CST....
Can Money Buy Happiness?
Yes
73% [ 41 ]
No
26% [ 15 ]

Total Votes : 56

I'd say the 'ayes' have it! GOooooooooooo Capitalism!

Krimson Klaw · Post by **Krimson Klaw** » January 31, 2003, 1:05 pm

Money does buy happiness. Never heard anyone say they were glad they were broke. I am not saying you cannot be broke and happy, lord knows I have been there. I am just giving the bird to people that say money does not bring happiness, cause it does for most. Your brother sounds like money is not his problem, but alcohol. Bet if he sobered up and got someone to enjoy that 120G's with he'd be one happy mofo.

Not too many chicks these days digging homeless dudes, but oh, preach to me about how they chose a homeless dude to marry because money does not bring happiness.

vn_Tanc · Post by **vn_Tanc** » January 31, 2003, 1:12 pm

And if you have no money to buy a nice hoop and ball, clear a small patch of ground outside your hut, make a small circle with stones then throw other stones into the circle from a predetermined distance! It's still a game of skill you can enjoy with your kid and that's the point. If you live in a hut in the wilderness the kid won't know about nikes and shiny metal hoops and orange bouncy balls and you'll both be 'happy'.

Gimme the bare minimum warmth, comfort and the company of good friends and family and I'm happy and not much is better than that. The few things that are are instrinsically transitory

teh cash tho. I love to fritter. It won't make me happy but it's damn good at reducing UNhappiness and buying cool shit to provide entertaining distractions.

Krimson Klaw · Post by **Krimson Klaw** » January 31, 2003, 1:17 pm

Now I agree with that.

Post by **Sylvus** » January 31, 2003, 1:17 pm

There are only 2 things that money can't buy: Misery and Poverty.

Legenae · Post by **Legenae** » January 31, 2003, 1:19 pm

Knibble wrote:ok I am going to have to say NO...

Now are we talking about the materialistic happiness or are we talking about the true emotion happiness which eventually leads to love?
Because money can only buy the materialistic happiness not the true happiness.

I voted no.. and agree with this statement.

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » January 31, 2003, 1:22 pm

I changed my mind. I am in love with gourmet food, and that stuff is expensive!!! So yes, money can indeed buy me happiness, and bus fare.

Bojangels · Post by **Bojangels** » January 31, 2003, 1:22 pm

vn_Tanc wrote:It won't make me happy but it's damn good at reducing UNhappiness and buying cool shit to provide entertaining distractions.

I agree with that.

Midnyte_Ragebringer · January 31, 2003, 1:22 pm

Yes all the way. Money troubles stand in the way off true happiness.

Chidoro · Post by **Chidoro** » January 31, 2003, 1:38 pm

vn_Tanc wrote:And if you have no money to buy a nice hoop and ball, clear a small patch of ground outside your hut, make a small circle with stones then throw other stones into the circle from a predetermined distance! It's still a game of skill you can enjoy with your kid and that's the point. If you live in a hut in the wilderness the kid won't know about nikes and shiny metal hoops and orange bouncy balls and you'll both be 'happy'.

"Dad, I want to be like Mike"!

"Son, just throw the rock and shut your piehole."

Sirensa · Post by **Sirensa** » January 31, 2003, 1:47 pm

Definately yes.

Money can ease most of life's worries. The less worries you have, the happier you will be.

Lalanae · Post by **Lalanae** » January 31, 2003, 1:52 pm

This is a very silly question and incredibly over-simplified. Happiness is subjective to begin with. Some people find momentary thrills "happiness" without even having a true acceptance of themselves. Money has no effect on what you think of yourself. The media is filled with rich unhappy people, people who turn to eating disorders, drugs, and other vices that allow one to avoid dealing with their problems.

Zamtuk · Post by **Zamtuk** » January 31, 2003, 2:02 pm

I think the poll results speak for themselves.

Lalanae · Post by **Lalanae** » January 31, 2003, 2:09 pm

Zamtuk wrote:I think the poll results speak for themselves.

Well its a good representation of this board, thats for sure.

masteen · Post by **masteen** » January 31, 2003, 2:18 pm

If I had enough money, I'd sleep w/ 349 hookers, have 6 shitty monitors chained above my bed, and 6 box EQ 24/7/365!

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