Fuck that, yes it can.
Seriously think about it. So many peoples problems are all because of money. Divorces, depression etc.. Really I guarantee that if you took a bunch of people and like gave them money their moods would impress so much. Really I mean if I had a good amount of money even enough just so that I could live comfortably and have school paid for I would be like mad happy. I'm not talking about like just buying things to make you happy. Money to let you live the way you want to or the way that can give you little stress could make a huge difference. Like homeless people for example. If someone handed them enough money to help themselves get up and make a change in their lives they would be happy. Money can buy happiness.
Some people don't need money to buy happiness. But when you're a landwhale like Lacey, it's the only way.
Those people probably already live comfortably or they are nuts.
I agree, but I think you're missing the point of the saying.
Money is indeed both the root and the solution to all problems yes, however, true happiness comes from intangible things such as love and friendship. That's the point of the saying.
Everybody knows money can make you happy, it's just that other things can make people even more happier.
Pfft who needs love and friendship when you can have money and do what you want.
Quote from: l a c e y on September 18, 2009, 09:40:38 PM
Pfft who needs love and friendship when you can have money and do what you want.
People who aren't greedy baddood;
As cliche as it sounds I would take knowledge over money anyday
Quote from: Echo on September 18, 2009, 09:41:44 PM
As cliche as it sounds I would take knowledge over money anyday
most definitely.
however, somehow i think those go hand-in-hand...
unless you're talking about the lottery or people like paris hilton.
Sure money can make you happy, but can it keep you happy? "Friends" who just like you for your money. And then there are others who will scorn your princess lifestyle. Sure you can have almost everything you want, but like you'll be lonely, and bored. Just look at some of the celebrities, they got loads of cash yet they still have an empty void.
You guys are making it sound like I'm talking about having like millions. I'm just saying in general money runs everything. If you don't have it like you're not as happy. It's apparent.
the reason why i havent bought anything in like 3 years is simply because i've realized that money cant buy me happiness. theres nothing i can buy that'll make me happy. it might make me excited for a day or two if its like new clothes or shoes or something, but other than that i find myself happier making do with what i already have.
also im still in high school so i dont need to buy food and other necessities
Maybe to a point, but material things are fleeting and don't leave you with much lasting satisfaction
Quote from: RDX on September 18, 2009, 10:53:37 PM
the reason why i havent bought anything in like 3 years is simply because i've realized that money cant buy me happiness. theres nothing i can buy that'll make me happy. it might make me excited for a day or two if its like new clothes or shoes or something, but other than that i find myself happier making do with what i already have.
also im still in high school so i dont need to buy food and other necessities
I don't even get happiness if I get something new.
Happiness for me is when I'm able to share it with others and receive it from others as well. (Unfortunately, the latter rarely happens because I tend to ignore it or redirect it to someone else.)
i'mma go rob a bank
I think you mean entertained. Money can keep you entertained but not make you happy.
Quote from: Freud and His Friend:Jung on September 19, 2009, 06:55:50 AM
I don't even get happiness if I get something new.
Happiness for me is when I'm able to share it with others and receive it from others as well. (Unfortunately, the latter rarely happens because I tend to ignore it or redirect it to someone else.)
you forgot making everything about you and then getting upset and invoking guilt because you upset a person n__________n
My iPod makes me happy. So yeah fuck you.
i like money
Money is a good thing.
But I have so little. :'(
That's not what the saying is supposed to mean. Of course money is what makes the world go 'round and would definitely help many people if they had it.
But what the phrase is saying is that the small simple things in life that money can't buy seem to always be the most valuable and memorable.
Well, I have no love life at this point...
And in order to make memories, I need money to get to memorable places.
So, yes. I'm a materialistic piggy. :'(
I don't believe it's impossible to be happy without money but I know for myself that having money makes it significantly easier
Quote from: JMV on September 19, 2009, 08:22:12 AM
you forgot making everything about you and then getting upset and invoking guilt because you upset a person n__________n
Wrong, it wasn't an attempt to invoke it
purposely, because I was actually hurt. bassir;
Quote from: Freud and His Friend:Jung on September 19, 2009, 01:04:46 PM
Wrong, it wasn't an attempt to invoke it purposely, because I was actually hurt. bassir;
Oh yeah I could totally see how hurt you are by reminding me incessantly that I'm alone and constantly asking why I'm upset just so I can say it.
Or lying sure that has nothing to do with it. hocuspocus;
Quote from: Bassir on September 18, 2009, 09:39:49 PM
I agree, but I think you're missing the point of the saying.
Money is indeed both the root and the solution to all problems yes, however, true happiness comes from intangible things such as love and friendship. That's the point of the saying.
Everybody knows money can make you happy, it's just that other things can make people even more happier.
I second Bassir.
i think money can make you comfortable
not necessarily happy, but comfortable