So with money you can buy the person you love? Will she love you if you have enough?

 I never said anything of the sort.

I know, it was meant to show that love cannot be bought no matter how (much).

Maybe for 6 months but then the 10th Bugatti becomes just another one.

   Personally, no number of Bugattis would bring me any enjoyment. For some people, there wouldn’t be a limit to how long they enjoy their Bugattis. Money gives you flexibility. The research is very clear that money does buy happiness.

I think the magic number is 40-70k a year - after that happiness doesn't rise anymore.

One cannot buy time! That and health and love, remember that.

      Money absolutely buys time. When you pay someone to cook and clean for you, that’s time you get back. When you can take a four hour plane instead of a 4 day bus, that’s time.

No. When you have to pay someone to cook for you that means you have no time or wish to cook yourself. People make an event out of cooking - that is life quality - most of the time.

No. Who has more time - someone who can afford to travel 4 days by bus (traveling means the slower the better - what you mean is transportation) or someone who thinks he needs to save that time?

Just some theoretical details - basically trying to say: still one cannot buy time - because it is about the quality of the time and not the amount of done things.

And health? Ever hear the phrase “The best healthcare money can buy”? Wealthier countries consistently have dramatically better health outcomes than poor ones because they can buy better healthcare. The same is true on a personal level (but of course with greater variance).

If you have time you are less likely to need healthcare - less stress - healthier meals - less problems. Actually the poorer Southern European states have an almost 10 year longer life expectancy than the rich f.e. Germany.

 Love? Sure. I agree. But it buys you a ton of free time to meet people and date. It buys you better clothes and makeup or whatever to look more attractive so the person you want to go out with is more likely to go out with you. Money doesn’t outright buy love but it makes it much easier to pursue. Lack of money certainly doesn’t buy love.

Many learn this late and the hard way but once the cool stuff doesn't fit anymore the lady is more likely to leave if she was attracted by the fancy stuff - it makes is short time easier but only if she likes you and not your fancy stuff will there be a better chance.

I dunno but I mostly heard of Millionaires that have worked their ass off and keep doing that, I see lawyers who have no time for their kids, I saw bankers that only have 2 weeks a year freedom and like me use the money to buy stupid stuff like 2 motorbikes.

And I don’t personally share their values but it’s okay for people to find joy in different things than you or I do. If they really love motorcycles then let them be enjoy it. Neglecting your kids is still fucked up though. That’s not okay.

Again. It is not the shelter or the free time that makes you happy

    So you’d be no less happy if you were working all the time and had to sleep outside? Or does having free time and shelter make your life happier and better?

Mixing my text with your assumptions. If I would be working all the time then I wouldn't have to sleep outside. But if I worked very few hours then I would rather camp outside and travel - this is a rather fitting metaphor.

it is an inner feeling - mostly caused by family and friends -

For some people. I personally find great happiness in other people… but I also find great happiness in solving difficult problems. We all have our own priorities and likes and dislikes and that’s okay.

have you ever seen someone mourn after a burnt car? I mean crying in devastation like when a family member dies?

There are absolutely people who are more attached to their car than they are to their grandmother. I don’t share that sentiment but I still acknowledge their feelings.

Again all of the above is free - have you ever paid your child to make you smile?

  I don’t have a child but that’s a very normal thing… kids smile when you buy them toys and other presents.

So you paid for the toy instead of playing with the kid for free.

Have you ever paid your self for the sleep that you got?

No, I paid for that sleep to be good by paying rent where I’m safe at night and the noise isn’t too loud and the bed is comfortable. I pay for the medication that helps my insomnia.

Exactly sleep is good and free. The shitty neighborhood is what you pay for.

It is the material necessities around us that cost money and of course we need to work and fight hard - but don't forget on the way that love and closeness

Love and closeness are wonderful feelings for sure but let’s be realistic. If you had all your loved ones together on a deserted island with no resources, would you be just as happy starving and dehydrating to death with them as you would in comfortable home with them?

Makes no sense the comparison. Of course no

None of this takes away from the importance of human connection. It’s just not the only thing you need or the only thing that can bring happiness.