True happiness lies in rewarding relationships, not material wealth, according to new research.
Scientists have said that a close circle of friends and family is most important for happiness, and that material possessions including iPhones, computers, being wealthy and owning a sports car do not provide the same level of contentment.
The study by psychologists at the Sahlgrenska Academy and Lund University, in Sweden, suggests that our collective picture of what makes us happy is more about relationships and less about possessions.