My wife and I live a comfortable life, we don't have any money problems because we live in our means and splurge only on special occassions.
We are in our mid 20's and will have our house and cars paid off in less than a year due to hard work and MANY extra payments.
We would like a bigger house, a newer car, etc. but we know we we need to be happy with what we have instead. So we save our money for a future child and prepaid vacations that will give us memories.
Its really hard to be happy with what you have, and it seems like many people think buying a bunch of stuff will make them happier.
My friends had a nice house, but had to sell it to buy a bigger one that costs twice as much. They are still not happy with their house and now they are in major debt with all their equity loans.
Why do so many people have so much stuff, like cars, expensive houses, gadgets, clothes, etc. when it doesn't make them feel better about their lives?
Why are we like this?
2006-09-20 10:26:25 · 5 answers · asked by HappyHippo 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
People today believe they are what they do { work } and what they have { the stuff } That could not be more untrue .
Kids are also growing up recieving material things instead of time or attention . Whats more they now think we as parents and Grandparents owe them something rather than earning something on their own and being proud of a job well done .
Oopps did I get carried away .
I guess the bottom line is that we are what we are taught , and we have been taught to GET MORE STUFF !!!
2006-09-20 10:43:16 · answer #1 · answered by Geedebb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I am so glad you have it all together...some people do not. They have not figured out where happiness comes from.
Be careful before you get too judgmental though...even with a hefty savings account...the cost of health care could put you and your family in more debt then you ever imagined.
I have lived on both sides of the spectrum. Ten yrs ago I had tons of credit card debt that followed me around for years. I made a clean start about 3 yrs ago. This includes no credit card debt and saving before major purchases. My husband and I have paid off both cars and our only debt is our mortgage.
BUT since I have lived at both ends, I am not so quick to judge others.
2006-09-20 10:58:14 · answer #2 · answered by starrzfan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree what you are saying. My sister brought a big house and new furniture.her husband is cheating on her now.She is so unhappy now.she was doing better when she was renting. nobody is happy now.
2006-09-20 10:32:13 · answer #3 · answered by lanie1713 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they think it will make them happy because they don't know anything about you don't need materilistic things to live you need basic needs and love and because they have money to do that.if u need me to answer any more questions just send them to me
2006-09-20 10:30:38 · answer #4 · answered by Vannie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Competition and greed.
2006-09-20 10:31:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋