Can't Buy Happiness

Money, personality, and well-being

by Ryan T. Howell, Ph.D.

What Drives Us to Get Our Bling On?

By Ryan T. Howell, Ph.D. on December 11, 2012 in Can't Buy Happiness

For people who don’t have status, acquiring it is a motivation. Thus people who can least afford it tend to feel the greatest need to acquire possessions that signal high status. Read More

Some times it DOES get you noticed

Submitted by BlingWorks on December 11, 2012 - 5:36pm.

I'm a middle age professional that makes 6 figures a year. After work, I usualy hit the gym, changing out of my coat & tie and into work out clothing. Afterwards, I usually stop by a local watering hole to meet up with associates. There is a young barmaid, somewhat younger than I, that I've been trying to chat up for weeks, but no luck. I'm in very good shape and often get complimented that I look like a UFC contender. Anway, last Friday I skipped the gym and showed up in my suit & tie,along with my rolex watch. It took her all of zero seconds to come over and start chatting ME up. She also commented on my watch. Soon after, I asked her out and she accepted. I'm the same guy, but I went from being someone that has good genes to being one with bling...and she went for the bling. Go figure.