Comments on: How much money do you need to be happy? Hint: Your sex life matters more

By: Patricia

Patricia — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:41:28 +0000

Its interesting to find out that one sex partner a year will make you happier than more than that.

By: Darleen Rodriguez

Darleen Rodriguez — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:43:07 +0000

I think that this article greatly supports the idea that experiences have far greater effects on ones level of happiness rather than possessions, and yes once again only after the basic needs are met.

By: Anna Kifer

Anna Kifer — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:53:34 +0000

I live in the capital of materialistism… it's called Orange County. Everyone here wants wealth, status, expensive accessories to trail along with them, big houses, and they would rather dig themselves into debt to give themselves status than risk being viewed as middle class. Luckily, I am originally from Pennsylvania, and have seen the real world as well. I guarantee that all the debt that my neighbors (and by neighbors, I mean the ones that live 15 miles down the street, because I certainly can't afford to live in their neighborhood) have accumulated, does NOT make them happy, but rather makes them work harder to keep up with the payments. How do they ever have the chance to enjoy these possessions that they have acquired? I live in an apartment complex, and I am surprised by the amount of really nice cars parked inside on a day to day basis. Brand new BMW's, Mercedes… how are these people choosing to drive an expensive car like that, when they are paying rent? Living in an apartment? Wouldn't they rather own a home, then have this "nice car"? No.. because it is all about status here. We want people to see our nice car and think, "wow, that guy lives the life." I have news to Orange County… this is NOT happiness people!!

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:36:12 +0000

I don't understand why a majority of my friends think if they have the high paying job, the slick car, all these unnecessary things they will be more happy in life. I can almost guarantee the person who is making 30,000 a year is having more sex then the person making 130,000 a year and wouldn't that make anyone more happy in life. I don't get why can't people learn to be a little more humble I think they would get a lot more satisfaction in and out of the bedroom.

By: Tessashea

Tessashea — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:38:50 +0000

i was strangely surprised to read the statistics on americans and sex- i guess i never really wondered what other people were doing. but i thought that it was interesting that the article didn't further talk about the types of sexual relationships and their statistics. i mean that for the married couple that are trying to conceive but can't-i can't imagine that sex would make them happier. A crumbling marriage is still sexually active, i would think, would also not to make the couple happier. Is it the physical act of sex that creates this happiness or the relationship that brings forth sex?

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By: Tera Prancevic

Tera Prancevic — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:13:39 +0000

I love this. It is very true. So many people, especially my friends, just want a job that will make bank because they think having all the money will take their worries away…. well see about that.

By: Courtney

Courtney — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:11:00 +0000

I would definitely take good sex every day of the week over making over $100k a year. I can make anything (expensive or free) fun as long as it's with a person that has the same attitude and so far, good sex with a good man has given me way more pleasure than bad sex with a rich man who was extremely into his money and his status.

By: Mary- coun 109

Mary- coun 109 — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:25:49 +0000

I have a similar view. I don't think that money necessarily buys happiness but i definitely think that it is highly included in ones happiness. Just like Wala I would be much happier if i didn't have to work to pay bills and i could just work because the love of doing it. Money i believe depends on who has it; some people can spend thousands of dollars on one item where as i would spend a thousand dollars on multiple items and for not only myself. I am pretty happy with my life but the main part that makes me unhappy is the stresses about money. I can't do a single thing without thinking over and over if i can afford it, if its worth it or will i save money. And on the subject of sex, well i agree that it is a activity that brings happiness but at the same time it depends on who your having sex with why your having sex with them, if there are emotions involved and how you feel about yourself before after and during sex. Sex can only really measure happiness once you have already had sex, obviously if you've never had sex you don't know what happiness you are or arent missing out on

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Long Distance Job Search Tips — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:03:11 +0000

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