Money really doesn't buy happiness, study finds

Terrax · 02-17-06, 09:04 AM

I had the good fortune of suddenly having a hefty amount of money 10 years ago. It was a six figure number, and after paying off my Wife's debts (I didn't have any) and buying new cars, I still had 90% of that money left. Life was very good, I could live comfortably off the earning from my job and didn't spend any of the remaining money. For 5 years, I couldn't complain, and slept very well at night.

My Wife however didn't cooperate. I made the mistake of giving her too much power and trust. Among other projects, she opened a restaurant, and wasn't exactly truthful with the money being spent. To make a very long story short, all the money is gone, we don't have **** to show for it other than 2 10 year old cars. She now has tens of thousands in credit card debt, I have a large mortgage because she used our equity to borrow money for the now closed restaurant, and we fight constantly about money.

So, from my experience, life with money was a MUCH more pleasant, with far fewer arguments, and the kids were happier because they were spoiled.

And yes, I'm a little bitter.

02-17-06, 09:04 AM	#19
Terrax Warmonger Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: WV USA Posts: 101 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I had the good fortune of suddenly having a hefty amount of money 10 years ago. It was a six figure number, and after paying off my Wife's debts (I didn't have any) and buying new cars, I still had 90% of that money left. Life was very good, I could live comfortably off the earning from my job and didn't spend any of the remaining money. For 5 years, I couldn't complain, and slept very well at night. My Wife however didn't cooperate. I made the mistake of giving her too much power and trust. Among other projects, she opened a restaurant, and wasn't exactly truthful with the money being spent. To make a very long story short, all the money is gone, we don't have **** to show for it other than 2 10 year old cars. She now has tens of thousands in credit card debt, I have a large mortgage because she used our equity to borrow money for the now closed restaurant, and we fight constantly about money. So, from my experience, life with money was a MUCH more pleasant, with far fewer arguments, and the kids were happier because they were spoiled. And yes, I'm a little bitter. __________________