After we have our basic needs covered, buying objects do not influence our satisfaction with life or feeling of happiness. Up to certain levels, we buy things which lead to our happiness. But having the ability to buy more expensive cars, bigger houses, or nicer clothes does not influence our sense happpy life satisfaction. Thinking money will continue to buy happiness after our basic necessities are secured is foolishness. But when someone uses money to give to others or to secure experiences for themselves, money can make one happy. Giving may be the most counter-intuitive act there is. How can giving something to someone else make us happy?