> But the subtler truth seems to be that finances, family, and social fitness are three prongs in a happiness trinity. They rise together and fall together. I

> But the subtler truth seems to be that finances, family, and social fitness are three prongs in a happiness trinity. They rise together and fall together. I don't think all three necessarily rise and fall together. You can be filthy rich and have a terrible family or social life. I think the 'subtler truth' is that financial stress harms family and social life and you could argue financial stress is the biggest thief when it comes to happiness. Assuming 'finances, family and social fitness' are the three prongs of happiness trinity.