There is a high correlation of perceived happiness with perceived increased of wealth.
Actual correlation of actual happiness with absolute amount of wealth is low, if my own experience and observation is anything to go by.
We all have examples of happy and unhappy people in the spectrum of wealth.
So, there is no correlation?
The lower the income to meet minimum needs of family expenses (minimum needs is dependable on expectations), the higher the correlation of happiness with increased wealth.
I used to think, if I have X more, I need not worried about Y expense.
Seriously?
When you had X, is there no upgraded version of Y expense?
When you have X infinity, can pay for infinity expense, you have another bigger problem. Relationships. Fairness in distribution, not just after death, how your friends treat you, how anyone treat you for that manner.
Remembered SMOL post on JEdi ......