A life of wealth, poverty, or solitude?

[Man of Steel]

Which would you rather have? (The poll limited choices to 100 characters, so here are the full choices: ) - A life of monetary wealth, with all the advantages and consequences inherent; a large mansion, fast cars, faster women, but the feeling that it's never quite enough. - A life of family wealth: a loving wife, three to six good kids, a dog and cat; and a house way too small, a minivan that you can barely afford, and just enough money left over at the end of the month to buy a nice sit-down meal...at the Dairy Queen. - A life of solitude, living in a quiet retreat far out in the wilderness, off the grid, with no neighbors for miles in any direction; nothing to worry about but yourself, and having enough wood for the winter. Which of the above would you rather have? It may seem like an easy choice, but is it really? I know which one I would choose, in a heartbeat, but what about you?

[Wavefunction]

Wealth That was easy. Being alone for long periods of time makes me uncomfortable. And I'd rather have lots of money than no money any time.

[Michael]

Oh, a life of family wealth. This is because I dont care about being super rich or having the best material items etc. I plan to have a loving family and w/e goes with that. Plus, now days most "poor" families have everything that wealthy people have, just lower quality. Like Smaller house, Worse car, smaller TV, etc... And the Dairy Queen is fine by me!

[Man of Steel]

Yes, Michael, it is a trick question. Re-read my post, I edited it.

[Michael]

And so did I

[Man of Steel]

Very good! This is partially in response to a comment pj made in another topic, that there are very few worthwhile polls these days. I'm hoping to contribute at least a halfway decent one in this topic.

[Amethyst Star]

Family wealth, without a doubt. Having money is nice, and knowing that I have some security for the future would be a plus, but wealth can be changed in an instant. There seems to be no guarantee for anything of material value. If you had asked me this same question 8 (or even less) years ago, I would have said "Solitude" in an instant. That was before I knew what it was like to have real friends on whom I could depend and who I could trust. I can be alone and sometimes I can get tired of people or sometimes it hurts to be in an honest relationship, but the depth of joy and the ability to trust someone far outweight those small things.

[KuRoSaKi]

Wealth of course you seem to misunderstand what exactly wealth can get you for instance. Say I have $100,000,000. But I choose to live off the grid in solitude with my wife 3 kids and the two dogs. My wife and I are truly faithful and have been happily married for 20 years our kids love their lifestyle and are very well mannered and down to earth. You just killed 3 birds with 1 stone. You can say all that you need is family and love, but without money you would die so yea.

[Xox]

Family wealth. ofcoarse

[Michael]

Wealth of course you seem to misunderstand what exactly wealth can get you for instance. Say I have $100,000,000. But I choose to live off the grid in solitude with my wife 3 kids and the two dogs. My wife and I are truly faithful and have been happily married for 20 years our kids love their lifestyle and are very well mannered and down to earth. You just killed 3 birds with 1 stone. You can say all that you need is family and love, but without money you would die so yea. he said monetary wealth though, or else I would pick this also. You're stuck alone all your life, but you can get laid anytime.

[Man of Steel]

Yes, Brandon, for the purposes of this poll, monetary wealth means exclusively that. I realize that there are those who have the self-control to make the right decisions in handling their money, and lead a happy life, but in the real world, it almost never works out that way. So for the purposes of this topic, all choices are exclusive.

[KuRoSaKi]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH I just looked at Wealth not the Monetary aspect of it my bad skimmed the choices. Now for my final answer I have to say......... Wealth cuz at the end of the month you still have bills to pay.

[Emerald Wolf]

A life of (relative) solitude would seem like an ideal choice since I'd be free from the sense of judgement that society heaps on people, but I'd still want at least one close friend to talk with now and again.

[ExoByte]

Solitude or Wealth... to be honest I wouldn't go with family as for one reason my family hasn't been very great myself. However, thats not the only factor. I can be quite the self oriented person, not selfish, but I like to focus on myself a lot. I find that I have to help myself in order to be able to help others, and helping others helps me. Its a cycle that defines my life. Family... drives me insane. I don't even see family as family anymore. Its just a unit of people with biological relation living together under the same roof, the true sense of family has been lost. Money... I'd love to be rich. Not just for myself, but for others. With money not only could I help myself with great home, fast cars, and an amazing life but I could use the money to help those that are close to me, in terms of my friends who I consider better than any family unit. I could use that money and put it towards the causes I support, the exploration of the universe as well as our own planet. Use that money to assist in the understanding of the world, which would also again in turn help me satisfy my thirst for knowledge. Solitude would also be a life I'd enjoy, I enjoy a lot of time to myself. I love to be alone with my thoughts. Another reason I hate family, no time to myself at all. And not just to myself, but when trying to talk and have a meaningful convorsation with someone I do hold close I can't because family gets in the way, as well as lack as privacy. With a life of solitude I'd have all that, and I'd also feel better away from everyone, as I don't have a lot of faith in humanity. I'd enjoy getting away from it all, and being somewhere beutitul and overseeing the amazing world we live in, breathing the great air of an area that hasn't been tainted by pollution, watching the star lit night sky. But that could get lonely nonetheless. If I could somehow find a mix between the two, it'd be perfect. But in the end we make our own life, I may choose one of those two to start my life but I know that in the end I can manipulate my life to create it as I want. That said, I'd probably choose wealth. Wealth because then with that wealth I could get an amazing life with fast cars, fast life, great house with everything I ever want in a place away from the city, somewhere quiet that I'd love but not too far from the fast life. Somewhere though where I could lie back and watch the beautfiul sky knowing that I've got all that I ever want, and that I've chosen this life, that I could live with those I DO care about while its not neccissarily family. While I may choose one option, I can use that option to make my way to the others, because I make my own life, and I see the path of Wealth the best way to my goal.

[pj]

Very good! This is partially in response to a comment pj made in another topic, that there are very few worthwhile polls these days. I'm hoping to contribute at least a halfway decent one in this topic. And I voted in your poll! Family, of course... I live in the midst of vast wealth of that variety, and am one contented and happy fellow.

[Spartiate]

How about none of the above? I want a good wife and maybe 1 or 2 kids MAX (like if they were twins or something). I also have dreams, dreams that will require a lot of money... I live life in shades of grey, so I'd try and find a good balance in between everything.

[Man of Steel]

Good replies, the lot of you! Keep 'em coming! Pj, thanks for voting, I'm honored. Every time you post I am reminded of the fact that what I seek for my future is indeed not a fruitless hope. You're a bit of an inspiration to me, sir. Thank you for that.