To think money could actually buy happiness?

[nonamemummy]

I personally feel money could buy happiness
Do you agree?

To a certain extent yes, it could solve a lot of worries!

It can buy comfort & nice things - happiness is about so much more that that.
XIL have loads of £ but haven't been happy for years. Money, big house etc does absolutely not bring happiness - comfort and not worrying about financial stuff def brings a lot of security but that's not the same as happiness.

I regularly appreciate how fortunate I am that none of my worries are money related.

I think the happiness it brings is down to unlocking opportunities- travel, for example.

We aren't loaded by any means but I don't actually think I'd be any happier with more money. We have what we need, and some.

I know I'm lucky that I've never had to go hungry or really watch my spending when food shopping.

Money isn't everything but it gave me the option of seeing a private therapist for almost three years, most of that at twice a week for the first two years. I didn't think I would live beyond 26 when I first met my current therapist.

It also let me book weekly massages for my back pain when I needed it.

Money could buy me a bigger, better house and that would make me happier. I would also be happier if I had more good people around me.

Money buys security, and that brings happiness.

I’ve been pretty skint, and I’ve been very well off. I’ve been happier when I’ve been richer. Not having to worry about paying bills or an unexpected car repair does wonders for my wellbeing.

No, I don't agree and those who say the only people disagree are the ones who always had money but no. Grew up in poverty. Now dp earns well and can afford most things have 4 dc who are healthy yet we are as a family aren't happy. Agree when things are ok money can make it even better but during struggles in my opinion it does nothing to help!

DH and I have plenty of money. It hasn't managed to prevent my poor little DD having 3 stays in hospital since August. It solves a lot of problems, not all.

So, we have enough money that we have a house and a reasonable standard of living, including a weekly cleaner.

I would love to have a cleaner more often - like at least twice a week. I'd also like a regular handyman and gardener. Then childcare to look after my 2 kids every week for an evening off.

If your child dies, you learn how unimportant money and your own health are. Do you seriously think you will be happy after your children have died but then someone gifts you a million?

My child died and I can categorically assert that if someone gave me a million it would be a very long way towards our happiness. Being able to afford appropriate therapy, move to a city where there were more services to help my child with SEN, all sorts. When your child died, it's a major cause of poverty and relationship breakdown, both of which are huge causes of unhappiness and ill health, hence poverty is associated with lower life expectancy, it literally kills a lot of people.

Yes to a certain extent it buys you a sort of relief from stress and stuff that makes life hard
Both DH and I have been poor - income support / JSA poor years ago
Now we are pretty reasonably well off with a lovely house no mortgage several properties rented out a successful business and kids are all grown up along with a decent amount of savings and a good credit rating.
We have 3 luxury type cars between myself and my husband
Within reason we can buy what we want, we have several long haul holidays a year and weekends away.
I can treat my father sister son and nieces and nephews to nice stuff for Xmas and birthdays.

We went out for Xmas day lunch and we spent around £400 plus for 4 of us . Years ago that was only a little bit less what’ I got as a single parent on benefits for a month .

But I live with on going chronic pain and on a cocktail of tablets to relieve the pain and I spend a lot of my time sleeping as it’s the only time im not in pain .
But having money means I can keep my house nice and warm. I can afford various treatments that help with the pain . I can afford a car that’s suitable for my mobility and needs
So yeah it def makes a difference for me

Money gives choices which can help with a lot of problems.

It won't make your family more functional or less abusive, but it will mean you are not dependent on them financially.

It won't cure disease, but it will allow you to choose the best treatment.

I don't know if it makes you happy but it provides a buffer when things go wrong.

YANBU

Money buys ease. Money let’s me pay someone else to clean. Money gets my groceries delivered. Money gets dinner delivered when I can’t be bothered to cook. Money means i can pay someone skilled to repair an item rather than struggle to repair it myself. Money means not fretting over which bill to pay. Money means not hoping your child’s shoes can last a few more weeks.

Money buys Free time and fewer worries in life. Those things greatly increase happiness. Therefore money can buy happiness.

Nope. My parents were rich and so bloody miserable. Having money can make you feel financially secure and quash any money worries, but it cannot bring happiness.
Some of my happiest times were when my husband and I had to scrap around for money and juggle it for basic necessities, we became very resourceful and learned new skills. It brought us closer together. We did things we wouldn't have done if we'd had more money. Now we are comfortable, we are still very careful with how we spend our money and we never take it for granted. But my life lesson has been that money is not relevant to our happiness. Our happiness is defined by our good health, our wonderful experiences together and our string bond.

Ironically, the person who inherited all of my mother's money (long story) was a very happy person when he was poor. Now he's suffering from extreme depression. Money certainly hasn't made him happy.

I'm happiest when I am content with what I have. The things I value in life, money cannot buy. I honestly pinch myself often because I can't believe how lucky I am.

As others have said, it gives you choices - the choice whether to work, to retrain if you fancy it, to pay for schools, healthcare. I’ve also seen it trap women in miserable marriages - they would rather stay with a horrible and abusive husband with their lovely home and lifestyle than take the plunge to be on their own.

Money can buy things that will help you, but will it by a cure for your disability, or a cure for your illness, no. It won’t. You can be happy without having a lot of money. So many of us take things for granted, and we don’t realize what we had until we lose it.

Having more money would make me happier, but I wouldn't swap my family for a massive pile of money.

I believe it does. It cant cure diseases no, but it can buy the best healthcare going, not having to worry about getting back to work etc. It doesn't cure bereavement but again, no rush to get back to work, stressing about paying for a funeral, having to return to work within weeks and it effecting your mental health. It cant stop your husband cheating but you wont have the added stress of being homeless, staying for the mortgage etc.

It doesn't solve everything but like PP have said it gives you better choices in certain situations.

Money cannot buy happiness, but it makes life easier.

Money can certainly buy happiness (and lets face it in some cases the opposite). But not directly imo. What they buy you is a peace of mind. With that you enjoy things more since you are less stressed about being able to afford basics.

Money cannot make you happy, but it defintely makes you happier.

Would make me very happy!

I wouldn't panic whenever an envelope comes through the post.

I wouldn't have to jiggle money around to make sure the gas bill is paid.

I wouldn't have to scramble for loose change to buy things.

I wouldn't have to avoid the kids' teachers so I don't have to pay the damn £1 they need for non uniform day.

I would have a pinterest worthy house I would be proud to take photos of the kids in.

I wouldn't only wear one pair of jeans until they literally fall apart as I could afford to go clothes shopping.

I could afford a private trainer and a dietician to ensure I was back in my old size 10's.

Why wouldn't it make it me happy?!

It can’t make you happy, but it does give you choices, which makes life easier.

For certain people yes

For others - it doesn’t buy health, family or friends

So you decide what’s more important