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have many friends, whether genuine or not, nobody can tell. Based on the triangular theory of
love, a true and lasting relationship is founded on commitment, passion, and intimacy
(Cynthia 2010, pp219). Notwithstanding the happy marriages among members of the elite
class, incidences of divorce, heartbreaks, and breakups are common among relationships built
on money. On the other hand, Lippitt (2009, pp132) posits that love evades a household that
is invaded by poverty since cases of domestic violence are more common in slums than in
cool city suburbs. It is worth noting that a rich man’s jokes are always funny, and so is their
downfall (Nesse 2001, pp73). Consequently, money does not make the world go round given
the fact that true love happens when other factors vanish.
Health
A good hospital facility does not save lives neither does a well-trained health
professional. In fact, many individuals die of diseases that are either preventable or curable
while others miraculously survive deadly ailments (Ritter 2008, pp756). According to the
prospect theory, people make irrational decisions based on perceived gains other than
perceived losses (Christensen & Cohen 2016, n.p). On the other hand, individuals are very
much depressed and conscious of negativity, which makes them adamant about the real deal.
For instance, an average of 251,454 patients in the United States die annually due to medical
errors despite the fact that billions of dollars are spent on the health sector every year
(Christensen & Cohen 2016, n.p). For these reasons, it is evident that money is not so
important in determining which people live or who die.
Conclusion
There are countless things that money can buy; however, things like good health,
love, happiness, talent, and wisdom, are way out of its lead since they are products of good
principles. Moreover, it cannot be equated to success given the fact that health, career,
spirituality, family, community, and personal needs are also indicators of a life well lived.
