¿Happiness=Money?

Does money buy happiness?

It’s a question that has never had a true answer. Can we solely depend on ourselves and friends to encourage our smiles? Or does money tie into our well-being? Why can’t we benefit from both?

“If money doesn’t buy you happiness, you aren’t spending it right.” It is said that you have to spend your money on life experiences. But what are life experiences? People don’t necessarily realize that our character influences life experiences. I will most likely not remember my precious time at ballet, when I definitely will love to be at a basketball game. Each buyer has different values. A basketball game is what I want. But will I be satisfied? In my case, the people I’m around and discussions between one another would contribute to my happiness. Surrounded by my friend’s leaves me with a fulfillment rather than spending money to go alone.

However, the end result of a buy is that a person is always left wanting more. It seems to be the case in a lot of examples. Purchasing memories yields to short-term fulfillment. I go to one basketball game and then, most likely, I will be spending money on all the future games too. I won’t be content with just one. I’ll want to experience more and more— especially with friends and family.

So will many short termed satisfactions make up my life’s happiness quota? Or will I be left with a want that cannot be filled?