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by alexey-salmin 396 days ago
So it does for many ordinary people.

Money can't buy happiness but nether could the absence of money. It's not really a good argument against money.

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Ah, funny, thanks. I guess it's one of these things that rich people know and I don't.
I'm pretty sure the person above you is making a joke, because "love" equals zero in tennis scoring.
>Money can't buy happiness

It always depends on the circumstances and the person but generally I would say that money can definitely buy happiness. I think that sentiment is mostly cope by those less wealthy.

What? Money absolutely CAN buy happiness. What do you even talk about?

Probably all of the current problems in my life could be solved with money.

Nah, money can buy pleasure, security, confidence, comfort... but happiness is not necessarily a consequence of that. Some rich people live a very unhappy life. I wouldn't trade places with them for their money.

CAN you be happy because you have money? Yeah, why not. WILL you be happy if you have money? No guarantees at all.

The old joke is that money can't buy happiness, but it certainly can rent it for a while.
Or a more modern tweet, money can't buy happiness but it's more comfortable to cry in a mercedes.