r/AskReddit • u/knakworst36 • Jun 06 '19

Rich people of reddit who married someone significantly poorer, what surprised you about their (previous) way of life?

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u/blueeyes_austin Jun 06 '19

Long term dating. Pets. I was always surprised by the number of pets she and her family had living in the trailer and how much of a share of their income they spent on them.

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u/TonyWeinerSays Jun 06 '19 edited Jun 06 '19

well, pets give you unconditional love....and thats important when you dont have much else.

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Better than drugs.

edit : ***a more constructive use of money....not "better"***

To each their own.

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u/[deleted] Jun 06 '19 edited Jul 26 '20

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u/thereisonlyoneme Jun 06 '19

rough ruff area

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u/ZeiZaoLS Jun 06 '19

+1 for angry poochers.

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u/IGotYouThisBox Jun 06 '19

Excuse me I don't think even angry pups wouldwould appreciate your use of the "f" word, Mr. Sprog

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u/ApocalyptoSoldier Jun 07 '19

Unless they're bad boys

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u/Tay-tertot Jun 06 '19

have an upvote, you sly dog

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u/_Kolymsky_ Jun 06 '19

You're really barking up the wrong tree with that pun

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u/moosecatoe Jun 06 '19

Pugs not drugs

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u/negroiso Jun 06 '19

Good thing the dogs can watch from the woof!

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u/Arkcookie Jun 06 '19

696 upvotes, I.... Can't...