BITOGers over 60 happier than Bill Gates?

[GON]

Saw this graphic of Bill Gates, and couldn't help but think how miserable he must be at his age to have all the money in the world, but lives alone. Huge home(s), yet no one to share a dinner with.

Starting to think many American men of modest wealth might very well be significantly happier than Bill Gates.

 

[Imp4]

I mean, how do you know if Bill Gates is happy or not?!? Based on a meme?

Do you usually project this much?

Sheesh

 

[demarpaint]

With his money he can buy himself happiness anytime he wants.

 

[GON]

I mean, how do you know if Bill Gates is happy or not?!

Going with my gut-- and advice my late Dad told me in his senior days.

 

[Zee09]

With his money he can buy himself happiness anytime he wants.

Just like @Pablo

 

[mdoan300]

Some folks are introverts and content living alone. Also, Bill Gates has Asperger’s.

 

[Imp4]

Going with my gut.

It’s OK to just say “I don’t know”

 

[GON]

So you’re projecting…

Is that like saying you reply directly equates to " you spot it you got it"?

Man up and post what really is bothering you, it can't be this thread.

 

[Pablo]

Just like @Pablo

Here we go

 

[Imp4]

Is that like saying you reply directly equates to " you spot it you got it"?

Man up and post what really is bothering you, it can't be this thread.

Loll a bitog challenge…

Have a nice day!

 

[doitmyself]

I'm of the opinion that many brilliant people lead troubled lives (@Pablo is probably the exception). Their minds are always running on over-time. Sometimes "good enough" is the place to be.

 

[LenZee]

Saw this graphic of Bill Gates, and couldn't help but think how miserable he must be at his age to have all the money in the world, but lives alone. Huge home(s), yet no one to share a dinner with.

Starting to think many American men of modest wealth might very well be significantly happier than Bill Gates.

View attachment 319998

Lol, you really think he doesn't have a fiance or girlfriend because some social media post said it?

 

[Bottom_Feeder]

Everyone has a different idea what 'happy' is. He's entitled to his, whatever it is. Who cares?

 

[GON]

Lol, you really think he doesn't have a fiance or girlfriend because some social media post said it?

I spend an above average amount of time in geographic locations where older men with money spend/date/marry woman--- the woman almost always much younger and fitter than the man. So, the view from my foxhole may give me an alternate perspective/ reality than others may have. I get to watch these couples every day-- observations strongly suggest their relationships are more often than not based on money and not on mutual respect or love.

Do I truly believe in my heart the majority of married BITOGers over 60 deep down inside are living a more rewarding life than Bill Gates. Yes, absolutely.

Bill Gates more likely than not blew it while he was married. Marriage is work, it is often not easy. Now Bill Gates, when he meets someone, more likely than not internally has to ask himself, “Will I be loved?”, or is it just my resources.

 

[ATex7239]

Being broke doesn’t guarantee happiness either.

 

[02SE]

When and if I reach 60, I can guarantee I won't spend any time wondering if I'm happier than Bill Gates.

 

[4wd]

Being broke doesn’t guarantee happiness either.

I want to live like a poor man with money !

 

[ATex7239]

When and if I reach 60, I can guarantee I won't spend any time wondering if I'm happier than Bill Gates.

But if you don’t contemplate how you might be happier than people who are much wealthier and more successful than you, how will you maintain the illusion of a plausible moral high ground?

 

[JeffKeryk]

I saw Bill Gates at a Microsoft Tech presentation in SF at the Moscone.
From all accounts, he is a happy man. His Foundation gives away millions to help others. His divorce from Melinda was a huge mistake he freely acknowledges.

Here's one article...

 

[ATex7239]

I would also like to add how does anybody know he’s unhappy with the divorce. Sometimes that’s for the best and the situation is amicable for both parties. I know I was extremely happy to get divorce from my ex. I wish I could get that kind of happiness on tap.