I'm not sure I know what happiness is- like others I go for contentment. Is it more or less the same thing? Right now I don't know because I feel like my intellect had done a runner the last few weeks. I don't think material things can bring true happiness- but maybe they can make being unhappy a whole lot easier. The few times I've felt 'happy' recently have had nothing to do with getting things that I want, but have been about enjoying what I do have- a nice little garden where I can sit and enjoy the great weather and listen to the birds, an evening with a good friend etc. Much as I would love to have more money/no debt, a bigger house, a loving partner etc, I don't think those things would make me completely happy on their own.