At the age of 33, Ricky is a senior partner in a law firm. He lives alone in his apartment and does not find the time to socialize. He has a lavish home with an elaborate security system, and he owns a luxurious sports car. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, which of the following can best explain Ricky's discontentment with life?

He is not happy with his life because he is tired of having to do the same thing over and over again. All he does is work home, work home every single day and that can get depressing and overwhelming for a human being. Ricky should find the time to socialize and have a break away form work and home, maybe have a drink at the bar with some friends take a walk, ect. He could even get a dog if he has enough money he can get it trained and have somebody take care of it while he's at work.