2007-07-18 05:28:43 · 16 answers · asked by I dont know 4 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I think to be happy. When a person wants to be rich, most of the time they believe that this will bring them happiness.
And while I agree that being rich can certainly open more doors for you, you can be filthy rich and still be lonely/sad.
2007-07-18 06:09:40 · answer #1 · answered by MoonGoddess 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
More people generally chase after wealth. However, they are doing so because they think it will make them happy. Lacking any kind of financial security does make it harder to be happy, because it's stressful, but money can not make a person happier. I read about a study once, where they had recent lottery winners rate their level of happiness based on a survey of many questions. They found that becoming wealthy raised their level of happiness initially, but five years later they were at the same level of happiness as before they won the lottery. However, they did the same study on people who found love. Five years later the people were still happier than before they fell in love.
2007-07-18 05:37:55 · answer #2 · answered by Jennie t 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Happy yes, rich no. Many folk do not want to struggle to make the ends meet. They desire enough so they can travel and not be bogged down with bills and creditors. We all want love and to love.
We also desire a beautiful relationship where love truly abounds. Parents want to be able to provide adequately for their children and for them to happy and healthy.
These are the simple things in life that we strive for because they are not irrational. Living just to get rich puts you off course and causes you to forget the simple things in life.
2007-07-18 05:45:39 · answer #3 · answered by Richard S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well I don't mean to sound big-headed, but i'd love to be rich and happy, have the man of my dreams and be famous! Lol. Im only 12 and i guess when i grow up i might find out that this is near to impossible, but thats my dream. And i think that anyone who says they wouldn't love to be rich is lieing, and i know money cant buy everything; but i'd rather be rich than, well, average.
Thanks :)
2007-07-18 06:42:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My opinion is that we all strive for a certain sense of financial stability and would like to enjoy life financially,but I can tell you. I was a single parent school teacher and strove to keep financially above water. I am not a materialistic person,but I am trying pass on advice ...... I lost my health striving to stay ahead financially and now with this chronic illness and no disability income, even money couldn't buy my health back, Good mental health and physical health unfortunately we take for granted, but think about it, MONEY CANNOT BUY YOUR HEALTH AND WITHOUT IT WHAT CAN YOU DO ? Not what you desire as you strive to earn money to get RV's and homes and "things" .
2007-07-18 05:52:01 · answer #5 · answered by I Love Jesus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a combination of being rich, happy and in love.
2007-07-18 05:35:59 · answer #6 · answered by kimischillinger 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it had to one, it would be to be happy. I would prefer to be rich AND happy. With money you can do what you want rather than be limited to a budget.
2007-07-18 06:48:53 · answer #7 · answered by talkland72 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I try not to go after 'common' ambitions.... I want to develop my talents, and my character... To be uncommon, and my true self. Maybe that was really what I was put here for.
2007-07-18 05:36:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I could be happy all the time I would'nt bother too much about money as long as I was'nt broke.
2007-07-18 05:36:55 · answer #9 · answered by voodooelectric 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha, I´ll tell you, "Money is not the happiness but it make a good imitations", is not the same be sick and poor that be sick and rich.
Think in this.
2007-07-18 08:15:30 · answer #10 · answered by Mr. Graham 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋