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Originally Posted by Sliver
I doubt he was happy because he had less stuff when he was in school - he was probably happier because he had less responsibility. As you get older you become more responsible for your parents instead of the other way around, you have kids (and need to raise them, feed them, put a roof over their head), you become more important in your vocation, there are more demands on your time, etc. I don't see "things" as causing problems, but if you're a dependable and valuable person, people start to depend on your value. That can result in stress.
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I don't know, having fewer possessions and less ability to buy the things you want makes you work harder for the few things you are able to buy and you appreciate them more.