This is because materialists worry that others may criticize or look down on their choices.“There are certain value systems that are rejected by society,” said Howell.“When we find out someone is materialistic,we think less of them,and that drives their happiness down.”
Another reason is that materialistic people always focus on what they don’t have instead of what they have now.This makes them feel less satisfied and grateful.
If you happen to be
a materialistic
person,there’s something you can try.“If materialists make more accurate purchases,rather than trying to impress others,they will be happier,” Howell said.
You
should
also
remember
what
an
ancient
Greek philosopher once said,“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.”
1.What did Ryan Howell find in his studies?
A.Material goods bring people less happiness than experiences.
B.About onethird of the people prefer material goods to experiences.
C.Materialists have more fun spending money on goods
than on experiences.
D.Receiving a new object brings lasting joy while the joy of an experience fades soon.
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