Being Rich: Does it Equal Happiness or Grief?

Being rich and wealthy is good if we know how to use our money to better not only ourselves but others. That is the secret of happiness - being a blessing to others. But if a person is rich but is not generous and is not willing to use his money for others, then that would, I think be the reason to be unhappy. Money cannot buy happiness, but the lack of money is usually causing unhappiness to many. Therefore, I would rather have money and be happy than lack money and worry.

Being rich would probably make me feel neither happy or sad, but make my life a little bit content, just knowing that I could have some measure of control over my life, well financial life would bring me joy. ...

i would make me happy, because i knew i had the money to buy or go do whatever i wanted to:D

I think money would make me happier. Having alot of money would make life easier and more enjoyable. I would be free to travel and try new and fun things. There is actually a job, I can't recall what the name of it is, where people put dollar amounts on certain events in life. Like how much money it would take to make up for a divorce, or losing your job, or never falling in love, ect. I think it's called studying the economics of happiness. I thought it was really interesting that dollar amounts could be put on experiences.

I have never been rich but at one time I was comfortable. I lost my good job and now make less than I used to make. Unfortunately, the whole economy has gone bad and I can't sell my house or afford to refinance it. My car is a 12 year old minivan that should be replaced but that is not in the the cards.

I would be far happier and would sleep better if I could cover my bills every month. Even with OT I can't do that.

I would like to have enough to cover my bills, retire and go on a weeks vacation every 2 or 3 years. A new car every 8 or 10 years would be nice too.

Money can cover well the worry and unhappiness of a family, but can't replace the happiness. I don't agree that being rich make us more happy, because for me, happiness is something stable under the finacial situation. If someone says that they feel happier having much money, I can say that this one hasn't known how to distinguish between cheer and happiness yet.

Being rich gives you options. Very few rich people give away all their money because you need a certain amount to live comfortably. Contrast that to the people who live on the street, they have no money at all.

There are lots of people who cannot handle money however. When they gain a lot of money it is just another bigger paycheck to burn through and they do so and end up broke with no security. Money gives you that security if managed correctly, you don't help yourself and also help others too.

"Never wealth, she led a rich and enviable life thanks to a lifetime of interest, activity, and friendships"--Dr. Drew Pinksky; on a patient of his.

It is possible to be happy with little money.

Like you, doran, there have been times in my life when I have had good amounts of money and times when I had very little, though I have never been what you could call wealthy. The times when my children and I had very little were memorable because we learned how to improvise and ways to make the dollar stretch. It also drew us close as a family because we did more as a family unit. The ingenuity, sharing and imaginative entertainment that grew out of those times enabled my children to grow up creative, self-sufficient individuals.

The times when there was more money than what would cover necessities were equally enjoyable as we could enjoy activities that we had not previous. This meant that we could share in outings with friends, like eating out once in a while and going to a movie.

I have found that it did not matter how much or how little money I had. Rich people have their own set of problems, especially the fear of losing all those riches. Happiness does not come from money, riches or luxurious living. Some of the unhappiest people in the world have been very wealthy.

By the same token, money alone does not bring grief. Money has no power, therefore it can not give me happiness or sadness. Happiness comes from within. Grief also is a result of my attitude and how I face life with its ups and downs. Whether wealthy or poor it is the myself and my attitude that determines my happiness...not how much money I have or do not have.

It only leads to grief, unless you done horrible things to get that money, then you don't care.

After all money is the root of all evil, if I was rich I would definately do what I could to help others give alot away.

I'm really proud of Bill Gates for this reason he tons of money away he and his wife travel to poor areas to help children.