Question

Does money bring happiness? The situation is more complicated than yes or no. Not having enough money to live beyond a certain level is certainly stressful for most people. Living below the poverty line often leads to unhappiness due to stress, reduced self-esteem, anger at inequality in the world, etc.

But just because one thing is true does not mean the opposite or inverse is false. Money can fix certain problems brought on by poverty. In that case, yes, it can bring happiness. But after that, it depends on the person and their mindset.

Once you're looking at people who live comfortably, those getting richer don’t necessarily cause them to become happier. In fact, it's often the opposite.

So we see a strange, horseshoe-like dynamic in the world, where the poorest and most wealthy people often have similar issues psychologically. They both desperately want more money, and predict their happiness on that, just for different reasons.

Money is not everything, but it sure makes life less stressful. When people struggle to meet their basic needs, money becomes extremely important. That said, it cannot guarantee happiness in life. That comes from within and from doing things that bring you happiness. Money can provide for expensive distractions such as luxury items and trips but it doesn't guarantee a happy life. Happiness is a personal thing based on relationships, goals reached, self-esteem, and other things unique to the individual.

Read the text and decide if statements (1-5) are T (true), or F (false).

1. Money can fix certain problems brought on by poverty

2. Idea about money is based on the personal mindset.

3. Author is sure that money makes life less stressful.

4. Money becomes extremely important, when people are suffered from depression.

5. Author is agreed with the idea that money can provide the best life.

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