Money buys happiness when you spend in on other people!

Yes, especially when money can be used to resolve problems. I do not mind paying to buy something if the item purchased can enhance friendship. If the item is well above budget, at most I take the extra effort to gather extra heads to chip in and we share the purchase. It is a win-win for all.

If I had much money I would love to buy things for my son and my best friend and donate to some pet causes of mine. I also feelgood when I have bought something for my friends that I know they will enjoy.

I always splurge on people at traditional present times. I spend more on folks than I should. I love buying presents, particially because I could never afford it before this year (when I become employed).

I buy things for my husband and my daughter because I want to and they need and have to have things and they deserve it. I do not do birthday and other gifts anymore because I just cannot afford that. We are lucky to buy the things we need and have to have in our own household. If I could, I would still put thought in whatever I bought. I never go out of my budget to buy things. We cannot afford to take on more debt. the economy is not getting any better any time soon.

Oh I love giving so guess thas why I am so happy but recently been on the receiving end too which at first I found difficult but now believe it is because I deserve, karma perhaps coming back from all the giving I have done and still do do. I always try to put a lot of thought into what I get for someone, even if I am on a tight budget. Last Christmas funds were really low so I made homemade jam for one friend, I made a big sweet jar up for another, I made a photo album of happy memories for another so even though cost was low the thought was there for what each particular frined would like and appreciate! I even gave one a tin of Spam because she loves it and her partner is alsways moaning about the cost as a joke stocking pressie. I also give practical help where I can rather than a gift eg: a friend without transport wanted to take their son to the zoo so I provided the transport so they could give them this treat. Ellie :D

All of the above at one time or another.

if you want to make yourself happy, share your money with me so i'll be happy too.

I try to always buy something nice. It's just the way I am... I want the person to enjoy what I have gotten for them-- and I try to think about what they would really want and then buy that-- if I can. I also like to buy myself things too though!

I agree. When I pay for meals and other things for family members, I experience a deep satisfaction. After all, I know and love them. My sister and 90-year-old aunt are examples. And even if money was a little tight, I'd still go out of my way to buy things for them. When my dad was alive, I tried to pay for the meals that we ate at a local diner and managed to pay for a few. But my dad never seemed to be happy. He tolerated my generosity. I think that he was the one who looked forward to making someone happy by paying for meals and felt cheated when I paid for them. Oh well. He passed away nearly two years ago, but at least I know that expressed my gratitude in little ways.

I love to buy gifts for others. I try to buy gifts that people can use. I do spend more on those that I care for more. There is also people I don't buy for because think don't appreciate it.

"It is better to give than to take". Of course, those who can afford to give is in a much better financial shape. So often I just give gift cards if it is an obligation. For example, buying Xmas gift for a youngster. I really don't know what they really want.