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24 People With Partners Who Grew Up Poor Are Sharing The Biggest Differences They’ve Noticed
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“I cannot even comprehend how one manages to spend this much money.” "Raised around Depression-era folks. This one hits me." "Long ago, I dated a guy who wasn't rich, but comfortably middle class, and he was like this about birthday money. I'd be like 'I wish I could buy (thing),' and he'd be like 'your birthday is coming up, just use your birthday money from your parents!' Like...$5, if anything? Lol." "I have the app for our grocery store on my phone. Every week, I open the app, go to the digital coupons section, and add every single coupon. Like straight braindead clicking while I watch TV or something Saved over $300 so far year to date, and it's just the two of us getting groceries." Note: some comments have been edited for length and/or clarity.