In most of the circumstances, people associate happiness with the material wealth among other contemporary factors that make life easy and enjoyable. However, one tends to question the real meaning of happiness when influential individuals and others with luxurious lifestyles end up committing suicide or developing depression. Depending on the factors that account for happiness, it can be relative or absolutes.

Relative happiness incorporates dependence on the worldly pleasures (James, 2012). People affiliated with this concept derive happiness and contentment in life from material wealth, such as owning expensive vehicles and homes among other items. Besides, they strive for the highest academic qualifications to secure executive positions