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Why do people think that money will make them happier?

Let me tell you something. IT DOESN'T! I am from a family that easily makes well over $100K a year and I have never felt any happier as a result. If I came from a millionaire family I still wouldn't be happy. If I came from a family that barely makes 20K a year I still wouldn't be any happier.

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TheOneyouwerewarnedabout · 41-45, MVIP

Well I can vouch that being poor don't bring happiness.. I'm happy to test the theory on the other side

PaleandPolluted · 36-40, F

You've been shopping in the wrong mall...

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SW-User

it makes life simplier and easier you can have happiness with more money. travel have nice things be able to do things. the only thing money cant by is good relationships.. that part of happiness we all struggle with.

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SW-User

that effects everyone regardless of money but even if you had a lot of money youll have more people flocking to you... could be real relationships or people just out to use you.

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SW-User

sadly people never mature... everything is about popularity and material processions and looks. .

Socialclutz · 36-40, M

Just find a career that makes you happy regardless of pay. You don't have stay with family and don't worry about getting another degree. Just start from the bottom up. I'm imagining your family is overwhelming for you

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Socialclutz · 36-40, M

That's really over the top. Idk what what your career is, but it's your life to do as you please. You just need to make your own way. Your father cares greatly, but needs to give you breathing room. You might just have to say so to him.

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SW-User

I'd least be able to afford the unis I got accepted to so yeah you don't see how fortunate you are

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SW-User

A degree is all you need.

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

It's all relative. Try living like Howard Hughes did for a while before saying that living on 20k you can be happy. FYI It drove him to all kinds of neurosis.

JohnOinger · 41-45, M

the only type of people it would make happy are ones who were dirt poor and suddenly win the lottery

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swirlie · 31-35, F

Even if you won the lottery, you would feel an overwhelming sense of emptiness. The cash won't cut it. Lack of money is often an excuse for choosing to remain at a low ebb in life.

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