How do you think a person's relationship with money influences their happiness and life choices

[Hope19s_]

A person's relationship with money can significantly shape their happiness and the choices they make in life. For some, money is seen as a means to security and comfort, providing the freedom to pursue passions, hobbies, or time with loved ones. Others may view money as a source of power or status, driving them to make decisions that prioritize financial gain over personal fulfillment.

The key often lies in balance. If someone becomes too focused on accumulating wealth, they might sacrifice relationships, experiences, or even their own well-being, leading to a sense of emptiness despite having financial abundance. On the other hand, if a person disregards money entirely, they may face stress and instability, making it difficult to enjoy the simple pleasures of life.

Ultimately, the relationship with money reflects deeper values and beliefs. Understanding and managing this relationship wisely can lead to a more fulfilling and content life, where money serves as a tool rather than a master. It's about finding a healthy balance where financial stability supports one's goals and happiness without becoming the central focus.

[Makeushiver]

That's a very tricky question. Close attention will show that many of the quotes about money are not really about money per se but - as you wisely pointed out- our relationship with money. Money itself is almost nothing. It used to represent wealth but since it is now a fiat currency, it is only a rather poor drawing of something essentially worthless unless we all agree that #1 it is valuable & #2 we can agree to that value. Given that. It can be a crutch which can cause severe problems if it is the only thing that supports a relationship, self-esteem etc. It can certainly make life easier than the absence of it yet anyone who is devoted top it is inevitably headed for suffering when s/he is a film or theatre character. Having it and having enough of a sense of self to understand that it is a tool, not something that makes you better, worse and having the ability to live when it is low as well as when it is high is probably the best way to approach it

[paledreams]

I for one am a leftie socialist and with still a brain - so I'd say that while I respect money and it's value - and I'm a realist - I also never lose sight on my idealist views that "it's only money" and that "if I had things in my ideal world lol I'd wish things differently" aka capitalism versus socialism etc etc

[paledreams]

I feel like socialism is the only one that actually works, yet the whole globe would all have to be socialism you know, otherwise if just one country remains capitalist, socialism doesn't last sigh 😔😭 yet it would last if every country was socialist. That's the magic trick

[exitseven]

i know wealthy people who have really bad relationships with their kids and family. They spent their life making money and never spent time with their kids. It was easier to ship the kids off to a fancy private school. As a result they have kids who are aimless and entitled and all are very unhappy.

[Richarding]

I don't like rich people who live with the greed of money and worship material things, and they are not liked even by most people.

[LiamJHayden]

Yes. Those whose god is money are hard-pressed to ever be truly happy.

[Fightersoul95]

Money and happiness are interconnected with each other, no matter what others say.

[CB-Raido-Time]

Money does not dictate my life's choices.

[strateguy632]

Nice take.