I think that happiness and wealth are directly proportional; a linear relationship. As my wealth increases, so too does my happiness. I don't anticipate a decrease in happiness relative to wealth. We're talking about money, not working, after all. If I were working more and having less free time for that wealth, then perhaps.
But I can't see being UNHAPPIER with more money, and I think that (disturbingly) this is a lie that the media tell us and we tells ourselves so we don't feel so bad about being poor.
But I know that most people believe the lie, so I will understand when you all disagree vehemently. I imagine I will hear a lot of "I'm not rich but I'm happy" comments of people feeling defensive, but I don't think any of you could in good faith pronounce that you'd be LESS happy with your bills paid off and more money than you could spend.
You're not supposed to say this sort of thing to people because it will make them sad if they realize that it is actually a lie, but this is the Internet and I can say whatever I want freely and openly.
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Last edited by Jinn; 03-07-2008 at 03:10 PM..
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