which is better?

Question

to have lots of money or lots of people who love you?

Answer 1

This question could only be asked by someone who has lots of people who love them. Someone with lots of money would probably not know that the two are not likely to go hand in hand.

It is clearly better to have friends than money because money, as a concept is a product of dishonesty, mistrust, greed and the undermining of the importance of friendship, people and love. It is also the source of most of the suffering and loneliness in the world. Money cannot buy happiness although many will say "but it sure would make life easier" and in some respects that's true but not unless you have a good foothold in happiness to begin with.

Obviously our nature is to desire what we don't have but I think your question is a relative one (no pun intended) and that the ideal would be to have both and to an extent that is not an unreasonable request. But if you and all 100 of your dear friends are starving to death you might consider eating one of them, whereas if you were rich beyond your wildest dreams and everyperson you know was trying to kill you for it, you'd probably trade it all for a good friend you could trust. I say to you, do not eliminate the possibility of having both and do everything in moderation... even moderation.

Answer 2

I like what a wise man once said:

"We can never get enough of the things we don't need, because what we don't need will never satisfy us."

Having a good, honest relationship with even one person who truly loves you is extremely satisfying. On the other hand, look at people like Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, Bill Gates, Arab sheiks, huge lottery winners. These people have money far beyond our wildest dreams and, yet, they keep trying to acquire more.

When I was first out of college, my first job paid enough to cover my basic living expenses. If I scrimped a little, I might have been able to go to a movie once every couple of months. But, I don't remember being miserable because I didn't have much money. Then, as I became more successful and could afford a few treats and luxuries I found this little extra whetted my appetite and I started looking around for more and more of the these nice things. My appetite far exceeded my ability to provide. This condition was actually more frustrating to me than when I knew I couldn't afford anything. I was content. Now, I have to worry about budgeting my money and planning how I can arrange my finances to get this or that thing I want.

Don't get me wrong. It is nice to have some luxuries. But, I'm certainly not any happier having them.

Answer 3

its better to have lots of people who loves you, the best is that you have lots of money, so that you can help other people and they will love you so much

Answer 4

Well, if you have lots of money you will have lots and lots of people to love you, and if they don't then you can pay them to do it. In the end, I will take the money, (but before that I will take health), for I really don't care if people love me as long as I can Love myself.

Answer 5

It is definitely better to have lots of people love you. Money can not buy happiness, but love can.

Answer 6

people who love you. I can budget my money just fine but I would be horribly unhappy without my friends and family.

Answer 7

Love is over-rated. This is an endless goal in life. No one will ever love someone enough, or in the way that they want to be loved.

Like any desire, desire knows no bounds. How much love is enough? How many people loving us is ever enough? anyone seeking love is not particularly feeling loved.

Answer 8

Lusting after either is a problem but love is always preferable to money. (assuming that you have the bare essentials covered)

Answer 9

lots of people that love me, as they would lend me money when i don't have much

Answer 10

Money is fun.

I think I could get by with just a few people loving me.