[nael]

i completely disagree- money can in fact buy happiness. if you are loaded, then you have the luxury to pursue the things that make you happy. whether that is fishing, raising a healthy family, drinking on a beach in mexico, etc.

and another thing...happiness can't buy groceries or pay the rent...

the main reason cited in divorce is money causing a rift in the couple.

a main source of my stress right now is tryign to buy a new home. if i were wealthy- that stress would be gone. another issue, i am worried to death about having to fly my dog in the cargo section of the plane this week (those of you who have read my topics on children know how i feel about this). if i were rich- i could charter a flight and it wouldn't be a problem.

another way to show money can buy happiness. sociology studies show that people who work out, eat well, and are healthier are more prone to be happy. if you are rich, you have the luxury of working out when you want to, you can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, and can buy quality meats.

so, yes, money can buy happiness...but happiness is not gauranteed to either the poor or the rich. if you're a miserable SOB, then you'll always be one no matter how much money youhave.