In this capitalist society we're supposed to be driven by consumerism. Does materialism make you happy? Or did it stop at a certain age for you

It does for me.

Yes

But I also don’t buy s*** recklessly so…

The only thing I could buy that would improve my mood would be buying a house

It depends, clothes make me feel good whenever I put them on and sharing a meal with friends is some of the best money I’ve ever spent but stuff like tech makes me feel hollow

Absolutely no

Getting things can be good but the buying part hell nah

I know that makes me sound like one of those people

But when you got bills and s***, spending on s*** to try make u happy can be a real war imo

Spending on experiences and while u in the moment feel a lot better than material things tho

Nice delusion!

explain

quality >>>> quantity. I am at a point where watching people practice rampant consumerism makes me uncomfortable.

And in general, I prefer to spend my money on experiences rather than material goods

Same for me. I’m getting older and I’m starting to realize it’s all the same as far as tech goes, technology progress is pretty slow. I gotta say for the most part buying things doesn’t really do it for me like it used too.

Because good houses are expensive and younger people have to save years to afford one

I love clothes too, they are an amazing way to express our individuality. But I do have a problem with the fast fashion industry and the way people are conditioned to constantly follow trends, instead of investing in quality and timeless pieces.

F*** yeah

It's always short term happiness. Long term happiness doesn't come from things, it comes from inside yourself and your outlook in life.

Desire / the impermenance of that dopamine is the root of pain. Look into buddhism

This is wild

yes but only for a short amount of time

DO I LOOK HAPPY TO YOU?

only thing making me happy is her

consumer culture works on the basis that your life ain't s***, but buy this and y'all be happy.

with that being said the feeling of happiness is fleeting when i cop something that takes my fancy.

Smh

yes of course !

if money doesnt make you happy you don't have enough - warren g buffet