Bailey Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Okay so I'm on my soap box, get over it, anyway I have come to the conclusion that money doesn't equal happiness. I am reminded of this a lot, there was a billionaire who was one of the original founders of Microsoft, he was also gay with a partner, he committed suicide and left millions to gay causes. Well again today I am reminded again, a Michigan woman who won the lottery for about 1 million was found dead from a drug over dose. Sometimes I think its God's way of telling us to check what you think might make you happy. I took a Psychology class and the book we had talked about what makes you happy, statistics show that money and happiness do not correlate. So what does make us happy? Our relationships and how satisfied with our jobs we are. I believe money is nothing more than a security blanket, thats it, all the shit I have spent money on, 1 grand to see Madonna in concert one night, fun , but the memories are priceless, the shit I spent money on in my life hasn't made me happy clothes, designer labels, new cars, that shit doesn't matter really, I could be happy with good trusted friends and maybe a relationship, but I am celibate, another epiphany ....I stopped fucking around after my ex, despite him being an ass, I loved being "attached" now I am trying to know what makes me tick so excuse this long ass post, I just spend my time thinking about everything. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/09/29/735k-lottery-prizewinner-found-dead-possible-drug-overdose/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 For me - yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedElegance™ Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Yes. That's not to say other things don't also equal happiness, but it works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Lawd, me and a friend were talking about this about 2 weeks ago.. And my answer is Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Yes, both literally the money itself, and/or what the money leads to. If you think about it, the majority of the experiences in your life that makes you happy involves money. You mentioned memories of the Madonna concert. You wouldn't have been able to experience that without the money. So without one, there couldn't have been the other. There are other things that can make you happy that doesn't directly involve money, but I still feel like you need the money to get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 money builds character... that character isn't necessarily happy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 money builds character... that character isn't necessarily happy.. Would you care to elaborate on that? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Would you care to elaborate on that? I'm not saying the more money one has the more character they have... that's redic'... but it builds who we are, personality wise in some perspective.. not saying all rich/middle/poor are the same within their category. idk... money doesn't equal happiness... more money, more problems... unless you don't tell anyone about your financial well-being.. then some people can find happiness... if I were rich, I wouldn't tell anyone... they treat you differently... if I were rich & famous... i'd be alone... because I wouldn't be able to trust anyone... that's the honest truth.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Would you care to elaborate on that? I read that and thought the same damn thang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Yes, both literally the money itself, and/or what the money leads to. If you think about it, the majority of the experiences in your life that makes you happy involves money. You mentioned memories of the Madonna concert. You wouldn't have been able to experience that without the money. So without one, there couldn't have been the other. There are other things that can make you happy that doesn't directly involve money, but I still feel like you need the money to get there. I think Game really hit more on where I was going with this, I am not talking about money that can buy Madonna tickets I mean money at the level that you can buy million dollar homes, the research suggests that money and happiness do not correlate. I understand the responses in here though people who are not living at the level they want feel money will make them happy, but more money more problems. Like having a new car, a new car means okay I have to keep insurance on this and I have maintenance to keep it "like" new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 "there's nothing more depressing than having everything and still feeling sad" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 "there's nothing more depressing than having everything and still feeling sad" ^^^this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 "there's nothing more depressing than having everything and still feeling sad" that's how it is... Janet can buy anything she wanted but she still felt empty, lost, and unhappy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 I think some of you really believe money will make you happy, I had a friend she never owned a new car, so when we would hang out she would talk about how much she wanted a new car like mine, and I would tell her look after about 5 months you get over it, yea its new, yea you go from point A to point B BUT...it doesn't make you happier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 Lawd, me and a friend were talking about this about 2 weeks ago.. And my answer is Yes. let me guess your friend disagreed? Because otherwise what conversation or debate can happen if you both agree money makes you happier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I think some of you really believe money will make you happy, I had a friend she never owned a new car, so when we would hang out she would talk about how much she wanted a new car like mine, and I would tell her look after about 5 months you get over it, yea its new, yea you go from point A to point B BUT...it doesn't make you happier. same with the iPhone 5... when people ask me, "how do you like your phone"... I give them the Janet Jackson sound bite "I love it" To me it's just a simple smartphone.... it doesn't increase my happiness... maybe for 12 hours but after that.. it's just a phone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 same with the iPhone 5... when people ask me, "how do you like your phone"... I give them the Janet Jackson sound bite "I love it" To me it's just a simple smartphone.... it doesn't increase my happiness... maybe for 12 hours but after that.. it's just a phone but to some extent we all buy into the status symbol ideal of happiness, I never wanted an Apple computer even when I could afford to get that stuff, now its like I want everything Apple. Sometimes we are label whores, or at least I am. I rememeber being on the phone with Sprint saying I wanted an Iphone, and the lady on the line asked me why? "We have plenty of other phones just as good if not better than the Iphone" I'm sitting on the phone like why do I have to explain to you why I want what I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 but to some extent we all buy into the status symbol ideal of happiness, I never wanted an Apple computer even when I could afford to get that stuff, now its like I want everything Apple. Sometimes we are label whores, or at least I am. I rememeber being on the phone with Sprint saying I wanted an Iphone, and they lady on the line asked my why? "We have plenty of other phones just as good if not better than the Iphone" I'm sitting on the phone like why do I have to explain to you why I want what I want. you want Apple for the wrong reasons... it's not about status for me.. it's about usability... I'll admit.. it was about status when I first wanted it... but I learned that Apple lasts longer than PC... so I bought my last laptop in 2008... 4 years later (last March) it was stolen... but still usable.. (slow) but still usable you are not a label whore working with Sprint LOL jk I can't believe she asked you why.... those Anti-Apple consumers irk me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 you want Apple for the wrong reasons... it's not about status for me.. it's about usability... I'll admit.. it was about status when I first wanted it... but I learned that Apple lasts longer than PC... so I bought my last laptop in 2008... 4 years later (last March) it was stolen... but still usable.. (slow) but still usable you are not a label whore working with Sprint LOL jk I can't believe she asked you why.... those Anti-Apple consumers irk me I was told Apple made products that last a long time, thats really what makes folks buy Apple, but they have a serious cult following now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 For me - yes why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 money builds character... that character isn't necessarily happy.. how is that? Earning money can build character in some cases not all, but in the case of the lottery winner I would say she fucked up bad, I read that article she won that money a year ago, so in a year's time frame she won a million dollars and now she's dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 why? If I had money I'd move out. If I moved out I'd be happy. Therefore money would bring me some happiness. However love would also make me happy and I can't buy love Money can buy some happiness but is not a recognised currency for other methods of happiness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 you want Apple for the wrong reasons... it's not about status for me.. it's about usability... I'll admit.. it was about status when I first wanted it... but I learned that Apple lasts longer than PC... so I bought my last laptop in 2008... 4 years later (last March) it was stolen... but still usable.. (slow) but still usable you are not a label whore working with Sprint LOL jk I can't believe she asked you why.... those Anti-Apple consumers irk me actually the money guy from CNN said Sprint is the best deal going for an Iphone Sprint has an unlimited data plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 If I had money I'd move out. If I moved out I'd be happy. Therefore money would bring me some happiness. However love would also make me happy and I can't buy love Money can buy some happiness but is not a recognised currency for other methods of happiness you mean to say is you can buy some ass but that doesn't necessarily mean love. I moved out and lived alone for years, and was miserable, sure I had nice things to come home to but I hated being alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aed05 Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 I always was told Apple made products that last a long time, thats really what makes folks buy Apple, but they have a serious cult following. Yet, people still feel the need to buy the same phone every year. Mind you, the technology used to create those items is state of the art, and should last for years. Anywho, to answer the question at hand, Money can't make you happy, but having it can alleviate a lot of problems that make you unhappy. I'm sure money isn't a cure all, but it will make you happier than being poor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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