On wanting and happiness

Once our choice set has been expanded to include things that we never dreamed of that are gloriously better than what we have, it’s very tough for us to be content with the things that used to give us pleasure.

While the article is about real estate in Manhattan, the statement holds true for most things in life.

Coveting Thy Neighbor’s Condo – New York Times

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