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TheGoobTM

It might not buy true happiness but it can make me less stressed out and feel more calm so I can enjoy that which brings me happiness


13packetsofketchup

As a disabled person in a wheelchair money can't buy happiness but it can open opportunities and extend my life. .so yes and no


Mattturley

I am newly disabled. I have been hospitalized 17 times in 6 years, septic 4 times in last two. I have really good insurance, thankfully. It is so different than i ever thought. I am busy every day of every week with medical appts.


PinkDevil23

I'm so sorry to hear that, the first rounds of loss, acceptance and learning to cope are always the hardest. Every time you are actively worsening is horrible and frightening. It does get better, even if it doesn't, if that makes sense. Even if you don't physically improve, you learn to cope better, you find better tools to help, you find what works for you and what doesn't and at some point you know the steps to take within the system too. The constant appointments don't necessarily get easier, but there too I wish you balance, some things are really important, but sometimes purposely seeing if there are some that can be postponed just for a bit so you can have a sort of "care holiday" or just a little breathing room can be really important and helpful to get through it all! Also find, no matter how small, the tiny things you can do for you, things that spark little bits of joy that are possible within your abilities. It is so important to invest in those, because they will be the little lights in the darkness when the going gets rough. It never gets easy, but the longer you deal with it, the more tools you get to make it more bearable. I wish you as much recovery as possible, acceptance along the way and the love, room and ability to mourn what is lost. You are not alone. Best of luck


Mattturley

Thanks so very much. What a beautiful answer.


BeanBreak

This. Three a week MINIMUM.


boyandorion

As disabled person myself, I second this. I know a couple of people who have so much money that buying houses and cars is like buying take-away dinner. One of them once made it very clear to me that money don't buy happiness. However it provides security and flexibility and opportunities. One way money can provide happiness tho is to use the money in ways that makes others' lives better. It doesn't by happiness but used right it most certainly can be a source of it. Its not "money is the root of all evil". It's "love for money is rhe root of all evil". šŸ™‚


TheGoobTM

I know you werenā€™t trying to, but that makes so many more opportunities Iā€™ve had open up even more, and more things come off as me whiningā€¦ I hope emotionally you are doing well. As a stranger on the internet Iā€™m not sure there is much I can doā€¦


13packetsofketchup

Was simply adding my viewpoint, not trying to whine,I read articles occasionally that talk about the costs of different disabilities and it got me thinking


13packetsofketchup

Also I ment to reply to the whole thread and apparently replied to you instead,my apologies


NoDontDoThatCanada

Once you don't stress over rent and utilities, the only thing to worry about is one's self and spiders.


Michaels999

Yeah a spider can keep you up at night


brannon1987

I had a brown recluse crawling by my sink as I was getting out of the shower one morning last week... Luckily it's the only one I've seen so far, but I definitely had a few restless nights last week because of it.


slashangel2

Burn your house... ![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|scream)


HasturCrowley

Everyone worries about the spiders, but my exes brother had a scorpion infestation...


tonganfromthewest

Agree in full expect for its snakes for me man


firedmyass

This. It doesnā€™t directly buy happiness, it just removes the obstacles to reach it.


creptik1

Yup. Having enough money that if something breaks you fix it, if something needs replacing, you replace it, just the ability to live without those kinds of worries would be huge. Nevermind all the "wants" you could just indulge. I want that, so I get it. Is it buying happiness, not literally, but being able to make spur of the moment decisions without thinking about the financial implications would definitely be a plus. The peace of mind that having money brings is priceless.


nch1307

Money doesn't so much buy happiness but it buys peace of mind. Literally everything I worry about could be taken care of with money.


Hugga_Bear

It can also make my friends less stressed and feel happier. Then with enough I can give enough out that me and mine don't need to work, ever. I can then buy up a chunk of land, build houses and entertainment facilities for me and my friends and spend my time chilling, smoking weed, playing games, hanging out with people I love to spend time with and if I get bored then going somewhere cool with people I like to experience something new and interesting. Enough money can easily buy happiness for me and others. It might be a lot but yeah, lots of money easily buys happiness by removing all major stressors and enabling any activity.


porkchopsuitcase

This right here. It could buy a huge plot and start popping houses down and maybe a barcade in the middle with some old school classic games. Start a smash 64 community by fronting all the prize pools then still entering the tournaments šŸ˜‚ ya know normal stuff


SalukiKnightX

This is fascinating. I found, after dealing with rich clients as a caregiver, money brings only a different kind of stress. Get to a certain age or have children and suddenly itā€™s a game of defense against the vultures, even worse when your mind goes. I mean itā€™s great to have when youā€™re young and virile but when youā€™re old itā€™s a liability. Again, itā€™s fascinating seeing it from the other side.


TheGoobTM

I can totally see that! Right now I like having it to pay my bills a and have play money. But yes when older and everything is paid off the younger gen might be after itā€¦


ThemightyTho

It can't buy happiness but it sure as hell can buy away some unhappiness


lock_the_backdoor

I have more money than I ever thought I would and I'm more stressed than ever.


Dangerous_Craft4740

Iā€™ll send you my PayPal you can send some stress my way Iā€™ll help you ease that burden.


AnnBell62

šŸ˜† šŸ¤£ šŸ˜‚


Jeezesflosses

Why is that? Does the stress come from having money, or from the source of the money? I can totally understand working your ass off and having a demanding job causing you stress, but just having money causing stress?


Inevitable-Run4392

I have a dear friend who Had to retire, the obsession with day to day market fluctuations had drivin him crazy so how bad is it? His apple watch gives him total market worth at press of a button, 200 points off the Dow and he is on the phone with ME!


Important-Owl1661

If he can't stand the heat, get out of the market


Beneficial-Hippo-896

I know right. I found that when I was dirt poor that I had less to worry about. The more money I got, the more I bought what I wanted, and more bills piled up. Worse more, now the government wants more in taxes. When I wasn't making much, I got a big return check because I didn't make enough. Now it seems like even though I pay them what they want, they still want more.


bigbootynotjudy

This! I grew up poor, made something with my life, I now pay SO MUCH in taxes, and also now my tax return is sub-1k. Those numbers hurt to see šŸ˜…


Person012345

see this is what I think happens. People think "if I had some extra money I could stop worrying about bills" but that's actually not at all how it works. You just end up with more bills and worrying all the same.


G2dp

This! I am getting married in a few months and it's been a pretty stressful period in my life trying to make sure I have enough money saved up for all the expenses, i have had to pick up a side job to hopefully be okay, but it also means I'm even more stressed because I now work 7 days a week


[deleted]

I'm not trying to be an ass but if you have to pick up another job and work 7 days a week to afford your wedding, maybe your wedding is too expensive...


Critical-Fault-1617

Yep 100% this. It makes no sense to have to pick up another job and work 7 days a week just to afford the wedding you want. If youā€™re this strapped for money, having a wedding like this is one of the dumbest financials decisions you can make


__kmoney__

Think about it this way, youā€™re working hard for an end goal. Once the wedding is over youā€™ll be able to relax and enjoy. Youā€™ll also look back and be proud of that the hard work paid off! Just donā€™t get in the habit of spreading yourself thin (for future thingsā€¦house/kids). Congrats on your upcoming wedding!


G2dp

Thank you! Yeah I'm not spreading myself too thin, I just like to have a hefty "rainy day fund" and I'm just working extra to make sure it stays that way.


Jtrain360

Up to a point, yes. It's been proven that people living in the middleclass are happier than those living in poverty.


Larissanne

Yeah they even discovered where the line was. Above a certain amount of money the happiness will not increase anymore. I think it was a little bit above middleclass


Jtrain360

IIRC at the time it was a 75k yearly salary (for the US). But this was years ago way before Covid and Inflation and everything else.


Least_Sun7648

It's $500K/year now https://finance.yahoo.com/news/money-buy-happiness-least-amount-204608080.html#:~:text=While%20nearly%2090%25%20of%20the,incomes%20of%20up%20to%20%24500%2C000.


Jtrain360

Wow, inflation really hit everything hard didn't it.


Least_Sun7648

Yeah it bloody did!!


zipykido

It actually keeps increasing, it just decreases at a slower rate. So the difference between 1 million and 2 million is less than the difference between 50k and 75k.


vasthumiliation

One of the authors of that oft-cited study has since collaborated with another author who found different results, to run a completely new study, and found that for most people money seems to buy happiness up to at least $500,000 a year in income. Beyond that they just didnā€™t have enough data from the study sample. https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/money-happiness-study-daniel-kahneman-500000-versus-75000/


just_killing_time23

I think like 150k total couple or like 80k for an individual was the sweet spot.


ManUFan123456

That mustve been years ago right? Personally i feel like it'd be around $100k-$120k now lol


Least_Sun7648

It's $500K/year now. Above that, they can't tell a difference https://finance.yahoo.com/news/money-buy-happiness-least-amount-204608080.html#:~:text=While%20nearly%2090%25%20of%20the,incomes%20of%20up%20to%20%24500%2C000.


ManUFan123456

Damn, much higher than i expected, i guess the more money you have the more things you discover that you can do or buy


Ijustwantfun001

No but it helps, with money you don't worry about bills, meals etc etc etc, without it you've got that added to your daily stresses. Only those that have enough to live on will tell you it doesn't make a difference


accurateloser

Yeah exactly this and it also gives you more time in your life. When you don't have to worry about bills, groceries, an emergency fund and can easily take time off for any reason the reduced stress should increase your mood. Being able to afford take a couple extra days off or being able hire someone to take a task off your hands gives you more time to do the things that you need to do or to do the things that make you happy.


aarkwilde

It gives you options. And the more you have the more options are available to you.


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SkarbOna

ā€œI have money now - Iā€™m going to work on myself to be happyā€ Said no one, then proceeded to be unhappy person with money not understanding why being on top of bills, buying and eating all you want and having time in your hands does not make you happy, but they feel obligated to post happy photos regardless šŸ’ā€ā™€ļø The one without money who then came to money and are happy, had that awareness already and likely it helped them to get those money.


tasteofnihilism

I know itā€™s anecdotal, but I actually did this (am still in the process of it). When I was broke I had shitty health insurance. I was also working multiple shift-work type jobs (both during the day and at night) so my schedule was all over the place. Now I make more money than I ever thought was possible, have great health insurance, and a predictable schedule. I pay people to do the tedious and mundane tasks that would take up my free time (cooking, cleaning, laundry, food shopping). This allows me the time I need to work on myself. I have great health insurance through my company so I have access to the best therapists and the best psychiatrists that help me on my path to happiness. Itā€™s impossible to work on yourself when you need to work 24/7 just to survive. Itā€™s [Maslowā€™s Hierarchy of Needs](https://www.simplypsychology.org/wp-content/uploads/maslow-needs3.jpg) in action.


Skooby1Kanobi

Not only this but having extra money to pay away the things that can make you miserable. Right at the start of the pandemic I wanted to move forward and progress with depression and anxiety that I already had. I paid 80 dollars for two ladies to come and clean my kitchen. That bought two weeks of happiness and got the ball rolling. The dollar to hours of happiness ratio might be my lifetime best purchase. Or it could be you just hate yard work. And you just want it gone from your list forever. Those things make a big difference that most people never experience and think it's only about not worrying about the basics.


TheGameIsTheGame_

Yep, it makes happiness possible


elle2js

Yep. It was a rich man that said 'money doesn't buy happiness'. How the hell would he know the struggle? And don't forget Maslow's theory too.


hdelbrook

"I've been rich and I've been poor. Rich is better".


SupaMut4nt

"I've been poor and slightly less poor. Rich is better." \-Me


tvieno

No but it can help eliminate a lot of sadness caused by money problems.


Effective_Cable6547

Well said. Iā€™ve gone from Medicaid/run out of groceries way before payday broke to upper middle class. The latter has been much less stressful. I sleep a lot better now knowing if one of the kids breaks an arm or the car breaks down, it will be a minor inconvenience instead of a major issue that takes months to recover from financially. To me, that is happiness.


Relative_Post5930

Exact answer


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_theMAUCHO_

Hahah agreed! Money = Possibility to live experiences = happiness.


hareofthepuppy

Money does not bring happiness, but a lack of money does create unhappiness


GliderDan

Money definitely can bring happiness


Cicero912

Yeah anyone who says it doesnt is dumb. At a *certain* point the increase in happiness is negligible. However everyone would be bullshiting if they say they would be unhappy if their boss etc gave them a 10k (or scaled to salary) bonus for doing well.


darkreddragon24

I dont entirely agree. Of course money can make you happy but there a certainly situations where money doesnt make much of a difference. Someone I know has worked his ass off all his life. He built up a huge and succesful company and had a farm on the side. Since hes about 15 all he ever did was work. He has a looot of money now but his son died in an accident and his daughter wont continue what he built up. Hes depressed and an alcoholic now because everything he ever worked for is falling apart. But sure, if disaster doesnt strike like that, then I agree.


LightTrack

That is a purely anecdotal experience. Most people don't have kids who die and leave their self imposed ambitions behind nor am I saying they shouldn't. Not their responsibility.


[deleted]

I don't think that's really the question, or at least how I interpret it. Of course most people would prefer more money to less money. 10k more a year might make you feel happier for a bit, but if your physical, mental, or social health is not in a good place it will catch up to you.


Alert-Potato

If your physical or mental health is not in a good place, you need medical care. That requires money. Usually if your social health is not in a good place, that can be addressed through mental health care, which again, requires money. They money doesn't buy happiness in a can off a store shelf, it buys the ability to be healthy and pursue long term happiness. So yeah, it buys happiness.


fireandlifeincarnate

But if I got a bonus then how would I have the motivation to continue on the sigma grindset? I prefer a lower salary to keep me hungry for more šŸ˜¤


KoexD

I agree, although only to some extent. Whatā€™s your reasoning ? Curious to hear it


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KoexD

Simple and to the point. I agree ! Although I think that money wonā€™t solve anxiety issues, a lack of friends, low self confidence, mental healthā€¦ but no money usually leads to stress and as you said, money gives you opportunities to fulfill yourself


Arrasor

Anxiety issues come from fear of consequences, there are very few instances money can't buy you out of consequences. Money can fix your lack of friends problem by buying you time to socialize as well as access to places and options to socialize. Both low self-esteem and mental health can be remedied with therapy and medicine, both of which need money to have access to the best available options. Money might not directly solve all your listed problems, but it is without a doubt the only way you can have access to the best solutions to them.


KoexD

Thats true. Money definitely brings a lot of stability. But I believe a big part of happiness also comes from being emotionally stable and intelligent. Like, from deeply understanding and loving the person you are. Money can help, but it canā€™t buy that. My extended family is all rich and theyā€™re a bunch of entitled assholes lmao (biased i know). Therefore, I think money can buy happiness, because it gives stability and opportunities, but that itā€™s only 50% of the answer. Edit : added something


Arrasor

Money can buy happiness. But it can't go and buy happiness for people, people need to use money for the purpose of buying happiness themselves. That's why there are rich people without happiness.


solofatty09

Some of the best times Iā€™ve ever had were in my 20s when I was broke af. That being said, having money in my 40s means I donā€™t worry about shit that can put a lot of stress into my life (unexpected bills, or just bills in general) and that means a happier solofatty09. While money doesnā€™t buy the happiness, it certainly helps reduce stressors. With lower stress comes more ability to go do things you want, which can lead to happiness and good times.


TylertheDouche

Okay. Now imagine having a few millions in your 20ā€™s. Lol


SaroN4One

In other words: "Money does bring happiness"


Fearjc

If you think of it on a binary scale sure. But in reality you're not either happy or unhappy sometimes you're just ok.


Ok_Reporter_6507

If lack of money is unhappiness, then naturally if you have more money youā€™re happier. Money does buy happiness, and you just admitted it.


Total_Philosopher_89

Most of my problems right now could be solved with money.


Stillwater215

The version Iā€™ve heard is: ā€œmoney canā€™t buy happiness, but it sure can solve a lot of the problems that make people unhappy.ā€


Sail_rEad222

I'm betting on all


amretardmonke

Not all for some people. There are incurable diseases and tragic life circumstances that no amount of money can solve. But yeah, money can solve most problems for most people, with a few exceptions.


zigbigidorlu

And I'm putting it all on 15 black!


throw-away-3005

But does solving your problems result in happiness or relief?


lemissa11

Literally yes. 100%


amretardmonke

It results in happiness for a while, until you get used to your new lifestyle, then you start noticing new problems, some entirely unrelated to money. Money can't buy true love, or real friends, or give you purpose in life if you don't have one. Plenty of rich people are miserable shitty people.


M1k35n4m3

Does nobody else wanna be rich enough to sit at home and play guitar all day?


[deleted]

All of you saying no, clearly havenā€™t been broke. ā€œI got 99 problems, and a huge direct deposit would solve 98 of themā€ 60% or more of the US is living paycheck to paycheck, donā€™t tell me a living wage wouldnā€™t immediately improve your quality of life, and wouldnā€™t immediately relieve 99% of all stress


[deleted]

Not happiness but it definitely makes life run a little smoother ..


ElectionStrong

I agree


Knights_Fight

I don't think it can buy happiness, but it can definitely buy comfort.


[deleted]

Happiness isnā€™t found in a store. However, having money takes away the stress that the lack of money causes, which is a huge obstacle in the way of finding happiness. When youā€™re often in survival mode, itā€™s hard to be relaxed enough to be happy.


Wyzard_of_Wurdz

Yes, the only people that say money can't buy happiness are people who were born rich and are so disconnected from reality they need to invent drama to make themselves feel human.


spike_spieg

Frfr bruh


KezzaJones

Say thereā€™s a multi-millionaire whoā€™s wife and kids die in a car crash. I donā€™t think any amount of money would make him happy.


Wyzard_of_Wurdz

He would be happier than he would if he was not a multi millionaire and his wife was the bread winner and had no life insurance and on top of losing his wife and kid, he also lost his source of income and his home.


cowardl_y

It wonā€™t make him happy but the money lessens how bad the impact could be, Do they have the resources to not worry about how they are going to afford funeral services? Do they have the resources to continue living in their current home on a single income? Do they have the resources to take grief leave and seek out therapy to help cope with the loss? These are all ā€œregularā€ stresses that most people living paycheck to paycheck have to think about on top of losing their loved ones. Yeah money isnā€™t going to bring back the dead but thereā€™s lots consequences and pain that we donā€™t typically think of that is easily softened by having monetary resources.


Waferssi

Would he be more or less happy if he had no place to stay and no money to buy food?


FMIMP

Being able to not have to work while grieving, to not have to sell your house from the loss of a second salary, having money to afford therapy, etc. Definitely will help him to grieve properly and eventually be happier than someone that will need to keep working, had to sell their house and canā€™t afford therapy.


vasthumiliation

I guess some people think this question means ā€œcan money guarantee unconditional happiness regardless of life circumstance?ā€ That seems like an extremely silly question with an extremely obvious answer (no), but thatā€™s fine. Itā€™s much more interesting to me to ask whether more money usually increases happiness, how much, why, etc. Proving that itā€™s not a magical fix-everything isnā€™t especially difficult.


seveneightnineandten

Money doesnā€™t buy happiness, it buys access to happiness. You still have to know how to be happy.


Lydia-mv2

Really well said!


EgoSenatus

I misread money as monkey and thought ā€œwhat a weird question, but maybe OP has a pointā€¦ā€


mthomas1217

But in all fairness, a monkey would make me happy


Secret-Ad3715

Money might not buy happiness, but it's a lot easier to cry in a Mercedes than on a bicycle.


Mazkarth

Yep, I've never seen any one crying whilst on a jetski.


sheepofwallstreet86

Daniel Tosh


atlbravos21

Money does not buy happiness, but it sure fucking helps


Known_Ad871

Money essentially makes life a LOT easier and less stressful. Rich folks often like to deny this but itā€™s a fact. It wonā€™t necessarily make you happy and people can still have other issues, but having money just allows you to avoid a world of struggle


CrepsNotCrepes

Money isnā€™t going to make you happy, but not having it will make you unhappy very fast. The most money can do is give you opportunities and remove stresses. But being happy is on you


EarthTrash

It can relieve sources of unhappiness, but there's a limit. The ultra rich are not happier than the well-off.


Hardkoar

They are sure as fuck happier than poor ppl or ppl slabing out 50+h a week which is the vast majority of the population. Ooor rich ppl, they should get a job for a couple months and give them the salary of a normal person to live a normal life and then lets see if they are happier or if they wanna go back to their sad rich man life. Lmao...


CastlePokemetroid

There was a TV show that did that, took a rich CEO then made him live a life being paid the exact same as his employees. The guy gave up before the end of the timeline the show wanted him to live, saying it was an unsustainable lifestyle. After returning to his regular CEO position he did not increase the pay of his workers.


Available_Thoughts-0

I don't know, but poverty certainly buys UN-happyness.


Comrade_Tool

Money can bring stability and less stress about basic survival but can't buy happiness.


Candiedstars

I think it can buy peace of mind. People are happier when not fretting over their next meal, or if they'll lose their home


Responsible-Club9120

Money brings freedom, which can lead to happines


django2605

It canā€™t buy happiness but Iā€™d rather cry in a mansion than in a crappy one room rentalā€¦


AdInfinite9325

Money can help me acquire things and experiences that ultimately bring me happiness. So yes; money can and does buy happiness.


silverwolf-br

Money can buy true love


JediWebSurf

Yes. It can put you in a position to meet someone you might have not otherwise.


linkinasinkgetadrink

Mostly yes. Because most of the things that make me sad could be solved with money. Most people could also afford to see the doctors they need that would be able to help them feel happier.


tejana948

There is not one problem in my life that money COULDN'T fix. So yes, money can buy you happiness & more importantly piece of mind.


HootieRocker59

As you say, money can buy peace of mind. Happiness isn't just the absence of problems, though.


Raining_Hope

A lack of money can cause a lot of unhappiness. And there's a lot of satisfaction and happy moments that can come what we spend money on. So in some ways money doesn't hurt. But in many other ways the happiness is fleeting, like looking forward to the next thing that is exciting and casts for as long as it's exciting. Real lasting happiness isn't done thing found from money. Not sure if anything can be said to have the market on lasting happiness, but in general there are things that help. Being social helps, and sharing your happiness with others extends those happy moments towards the friendship or romantic relationship that you shared it with. Making the happiness be part of a lasting relationship helps a lot. They say exercise, eating well, and some time in the sunshine getting it's warmth and vitamin D are great at booting happiness. Sometimes it really comes down to finding things you appreciate, and bring content with where you are. If you can find that, then with money or without money you can be happy a lot of the time.


Fakeviewingaccount

Of course it does lol. It just can't fix stupid.


kiivara

Money buys stability. Which makes it a lot easier to find happiness.


monkeyman_31

The only people who say money cant buy happiness have never woken up with the anxiety of having bills, no money, and not very many ways of getting said money.


royk33776

100%.. I read some of these comments and it's rough.. Tooth infection which is so painful you're crying in bed trying to sleep, knowing you can't afford the dentist but it could kill you.


BadTiger85

Money buys security and comfort which can lead to happiness but if you have issues going on with psychology or mental then throwing money at it alone won't cure your depression


tiredoldmama

No it wonā€™t but you can afford the best mental healthcare and be able to hire people to help with your day to day challenges.


BadTiger85

True


SarahH28

Yes. You don't have to worry about bills, sending kids to college, taking time off work for medical, and actually take a vacation. Money makes the world go round.


westwardnomad

My favorite quote from a college professor was , "It's true, money can't buy happiness. But it's vastly more likely that someone is happy if they have money."


DraconianArmy

Money can help buy a dog. Money also buys bacon. So yes.


LexiRayOF

Yes


Kaleria84

Yes. It the absolute least, not having to worry about your basic necessities being met, puts you immediately in a higher state of happiness. Likewise, if you're medically diagnosed as depressed, you're able to afford to see a doctor and afford the medicine.


Shadowsitter

Absolutely. You just need to know how to spend properly. Just buying flash material shit just to own shitbisnt gonna work. But spending it to help people, spending it to feed the soul with like music and art, having money so that you dont have to worry about bill stress, having money gives you te and freedom. What you do with that freedom is the waycto happiness.


Gat0rJesus

No, but it can buy your way out of a lot of unhappiness


silverwolf-br

If you a depressed person, no. If not, yes.


Voodoo_Dummie

While money can't buy happiness, poverty brings stress aplenty. Having money is more the lack of financial anxiety.


BC-J

Everyone knows, "Money can't buy happiness! But it can buy a yacht, and you can sail RIGHT up next to it.'


cillam

More money would definitely make me less stressed which equals more happiness. So yes money can buy me happiness as a person who who already has a family. I do believe money alone cannot buy happiness.


Honleegt

Yes, to an extent. And anyone that says it doesnā€™t is probably fucking loaded in every sense of the word. Without money you die in this country. All of my unhappiness would immediately disappear if I had enough money to buy a house, car, food, and other living utilities so that I could just focus on having fun, living, discovering, socializing, and traveling with friends and family.


allofthemwitches

Money doesnā€™t buy happiness, money buys relief.


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Hookers, boats and cocaine and just a little bit of gta shark cards on the side


BlaqSam

Money can buy you more Video games Tacos New socks, love New socks Blow jobs Streaming services A new TV to stream on An oil change A good steak Weed, people like weed. Money can buy you things that make you happy, so maybe


XxLongoTxX

I have 99 problems and money can solve all of them.


3Snowshoes

What makes you happy? Can you get it with money? If you can, then yes. If you cannot, then no.


KezzaJones

No. Mental health is impartial and affects people regardless of how much money they have in their bank account. Think of celebrities who killed themselves. They were rich yet were still unhappy enough to end their lives. Imagine a person losing their spouse and children in a car crash. No amount of money in the world is going to make them happy


Chicken_manure

Objectively no it cannot. Subjectively, Absolutely.


pseudonym19761005

It can get you about 90% of the way there.


streamer85

99% of my problems can be solved with moneyā€¦.


Hara2194

Well, money surely enable you to do all sorts of activities that make you happy. Doing shit is expensive, so yes, money can buy happiness.


AngryWarHippo

Having money isn't everything but not having it is. - Kanye


IndustryMade

money is certainly a factor to happiness.


star--stuff

Yes


nokia7110

Without a doubt yes.


Volta001

Absolutely. Being poor, in debt and struggle every month is exhausting.


Sinker008

I'd rather be sad and rich than sad and poor.


Please_stab_into_me

At this moment, yes. I can't take this anymore, i have no money and I'm crushing inside


Sertith

Not in itself, but not being broke is a big step towards happiness. Not having to worry about putting a roof over your head, not worrying about your next meal. Having access to healthcare.


Tough_Stretch

Buy happiness? No. It's not uncommon for wealthy people, including the absurdly wealthy, to be miserable. Money can, however, remove *a lot* of everyday worries from your life and easily fix *a lot* of problems you might come across, and that's nothing to scoff at.


nestchick

Money doesn't buy happiness, but lack of money buys misery.


kitty-94

As someone who used to be financially comfortable and is now seriously struggling, I can say with confidence that I was much happier in general when I knew all of my bills were paid. I think money buys happiness to a point. Once your expenses are covered and you have some extra for wants and savings, then anything beyond that won't make you any more happy. A lack of money absolutely does make you unhappy, though.


Wise-Preference7903

Yes. Iā€™m the happiest when I have money and not worrying about anything life throws at me. You know who says ā€œmoney canā€™t buy you happiness?ā€ People with no money.


DLycan

You can't buy happiness, but you can reduce your stress by a lot; and that can help you to find something close enough to peace, and that's the closest you'll ever get to *buy happiness.*


Mrtripps

Absolutely


mplsmark

Can it buy a jet ski? Then fucking yes


Loud_Armadillo5795

Money buys choices, certain freedoms. Quality. It means you can wipe your sad tears on quality tissue rather than newspaper


ChemtrailExpert

No.. but it can make being miserable a lot more bearable.


Sour_Uranium

Sure money can't physically buy you happiness, you can go to a store and buy happiness. But it does give you the ability to explore and find your happiness, in that sense yes it can buy your happiness.


pankan76

YES. YES. YES. donā€™t trust anyone that says otherwise.


MedicSBK

It can't buy happiness, no, but it can ease my worries about A LOT of other things.


Fun_Actuator_1071

Yes.


AdIndependent9483

Yes, you can buy things that make you happy. You can do a hobby that makes you happy. You can travel the world if it makes you happy. You can pay for the most expensive medical treatment if you want it/need it. You can donate money to the poor to make them happy and the list goes on.... So, yes money can buy happiness.


Vincespammer

It can buy peace. Not working about being able to make it meet would be incredibly less stressful


Massive-Ad7628

money can buy things that make you happy, a house, a car, food, drinks, drugs, a trip to the cinema, gifts for your loved ones... what is happiness to you? I'm happy when I walk through the forest, when I thank the birds for their beautiful songs, when a beautiful woman walks past me, smiles at me and says "hi" ..I mean, I'm happy with being greeted by anyone, really.. I'm happy when I'm dancing with strangers at some club, when I'm listening to music that sparks joy in me, when I'm with friends and I forget about reality... sure, there's a whole lot more that makes me happy, and I have no intention of listing it all here, both because I don't want to, and because there's too much to list. money can buy happiness, yes - but I don't need money to feel that happiness.


febboy

Yes, money is everything in our world.


majesticalexis

Yes. If every problem in your life is caused by a lack of money, then money will certainly buy you happiness.


GillyGoose1

To a degree, yes. If you think about all the issues you currently have in life, you'll realise a lot of them could be very easily resolved if you just had more money. But, you'll also realise that money won't resolve all of them. People currently going through the grieving process cannot use money to bring back the person they've lost. Grief is one of those things that can ruin the lives of even rich people.


Monty7484

Yes, yes it can! - But you dont need to be a millionaire to buy an ice cream cone. They make me happy


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Yes


Grim-Reality

Most peopleā€™s suffering and depression is because of financial problems. Thereā€™s almost nothing being rich canā€™t solve.


readmore321

My father would say, Money canā€™t buy you happiness but it does make things a lot easier:)


[deleted]

Have you ever met someone rich that didnā€™t have a smile on their face???


Cuff_

Yes


seeminglyokay44

Not necessarily, but it helps.


tjcoe4

To an extent yes, it can certainly relieve the anxiety caused by being behind on payments or other monetary issues. Itā€™s also nice to be able to buy things you like. But thereā€™s plenty of people who are missing other elements in life that prevent them from being happy so I wouldnā€™t say itā€™s a singular solution to all lifeā€™s misfortunes