How Men And Women Cope In A Recession - Men Will Fare Worse Because For Them, Money Equals Happiness

Submitted by anthony on Wed, 2008-12-10 00:05

Article here. Excerpt:

'9 December 2008 - As the world grapples with a global recession and financial markets remain volatile, many people are reminding themselves that money can't buy happiness. Men however, beg to differ.

Results of a global happiness survey from The Nielsen Company reveal that men are happier with money, while women are happier with friendships and relationships with their children, co-workers and bosses.

"Because they are happier with non-economic factors, women's happiness is more recession-proof, which might explain why women around the world are happier in general than men are," said Susanna Baggaley, Executive Director, The Nielsen Company, New Zealand.'

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manonthestreet

I don't really believe this. Sure I would rather have money than not but I have yet to meet a woman who was not into consumerism. They might not see it that way but they are. For example I haven't brought any new cloths this year and if I did it would just be a few simple items replacing things that had worn out. Show me a woman who can say the same. Also about ever six weeks I have a hair cut. This might cost about £5. Show me the woman who I only spend this on her hair and I will show you a bald woman.

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Submitted by trotter on Wed, 2008-12-10 19:49

Of course money is more important for guys, they spend most of it on women and they are concerned with provided security to their loved ones.

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Submitted by Michael on Wed, 2008-12-10 20:20

manonthestreet:

With regard to your haircut comment, all professional hairdressers charge women far more for a haircut, so naturally they'll have to spend more.

Yes, many take it completely out of context, but the fact remains.

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Submitted by han090 on Thu, 2008-12-11 14:32