Comments on: Study: Experiences Bring More Happiness Than Stuff

By: Minimalism and Happiness « Dimitri Snowden

Minimalism and Happiness « Dimitri Snowden — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:01:24 +0000

[...] you can use this extra money or your extra time from stripping away draining relationships into more experiences. Boredom & comfort are the enemy. So is there any actual evidence for this or is this just [...]

By: Experiences v. Stuff « urbanease

Experiences v. Stuff « urbanease — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 01:56:05 +0000

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By: The Minimalists | Minimalism and Happiness Through Scientific Eyes

The Minimalists | Minimalism and Happiness Through Scientific Eyes — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:02:29 +0000

By: Dawn Gorman

Dawn Gorman — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:37:34 +0000

No kidding at all, I would rather have a lovely dinner and good wine and conversation with a group of friends than a diamond ring. Experiences win.

By: Pauline

Pauline — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:57:12 +0000

I’ll vote for experience, but since i’m a photographer, experience with no photo is a waste for me!
so i guess i’d take my camera as n° 1, then experience !

By: Darcy

Darcy — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:54:20 +0000

Absolutely, experiences are way more exciting than ‘stuff’. I believe the iPod is an exception, because even though it’s technically a thing, it brings with it the amazing experience of music, and because it’s portable, it puts a soundtrack to our lives. Second only to smells, music is wonderful for triggering memories of a time or an experience.

By: Rosa

Rosa — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 23:37:20 +0000

I agree with the experiences over stuff thought! And I love your husbands’ tickets and wine gift over stuff! That always seems to be an issue when considering what to give (or get!) I think for my birthday this year, I’ll ask for experiences!! Thanks for the idea!!

By: Vicki

Vicki — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:20:50 +0000

I just shared this very observation with my husband recently – I love it when my opinion is validated by a third party that I admire!

By: Magnificent Minimalist

Magnificent Minimalist — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:29:13 +0000

My husband, who doesn’t *label* himself a minimalist but is totally a minisumer, nailed this years ago and explained it to me. He’s way more likely to buy tickets and wine for people rather than stuff. I’m all impressed with him retroactively.

By: Denise Johnson

Denise Johnson — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:51:23 +0000

I agree, experiences far exceed the stuff in my life. However, I will admit that a few purchased items have created great experiences for me. For example, the look on my husband’s face (a talented musician) when I gave him the money I’d saved so he could purchase a handmade, Taylor guitar. That experience was perfect for me.