"Besides, why does it even matter if we enjoy something nice because society tells us it should make us happier?" If you REALLY enjoy it, that's great. But mo

"Besides, why does it even matter if we enjoy something nice because society tells us it should make us happier?" If you REALLY enjoy it, that's great. But most of the research on the relationship between stuff/trappings and happiness finds that there isn't really any correlation. You're trained by evolution, society, and marketers to want these things, but (unless you're anomalous), they don't impact your happiness. Meanwhile, 20% of households spend more than they make, unemployed millennials spend ~$800/month on discretionary spending, and half of american households save no money at all.