Does money bring happiness?

in hive-184714 •  2 days ago 


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Very good question. The question of whether money brings happiness has been swirling in people's minds for a long time. On the one hand, money means freedom, security, comfort. On the other hand, money can mean greed, pride, and unrest.

Let's discuss the matter in a little more detail:

Some reasons why money can buy happiness:


Fulfillment of Basic Needs: Money is very important for fulfilling basic needs like food, clothing, shelter, medical etc. When these needs are met, people can be at peace.

Freedom: With money people can live as they wish. You can buy your favorite things, travel, fulfill your dreams.

Social status: People have a certain status if they have money in the society.

Security: Having money makes people feel secure in situations like sickness, unemployment etc.

Some Reasons Money Can't Buy Happiness:


Relationship to others: Money cannot build good family relationships, friendships, social relationships.

Complacency: Money cannot buy complacency, peace, spirituality.

Health: Money does not buy a healthy body.

Time: Money cannot buy time.

What the research says:


• Many studies have shown that after a certain point, increasing income does not increase happiness.

• Still other studies have shown that for those with low incomes, an increase in income can lead to a slight increase in happiness.

Conclusion: Money can buy happiness, but not all kinds of happiness. Apart from money, many other factors like health, good relationships, self-satisfaction etc. are important for happiness.

So, money can be a means of happiness, but not the only source of happiness.

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