After this situation, my life split into ‘before’ and ‘after’

People have varying attitudes toward money. While some enjoy spending on luxuries, others prioritize saving, which can sometimes lead to a lower quality of life for both themselves and their families. Cheapskates often find joy in acquiring free items, regardless of their value. Here are a few stories shared on Reddit about living with cheapskates:

1. Free Soap: One user recounted how their dad, after a free water filter demo, called multiple companies just to score another free bar of soap, never intending to buy the filter.
2. Paper Towel Hoarding: Another user shared how their dad hoards paper towels, expecting permission to use them. After a spilled gallon of milk, using a whole roll sent their dad into visible distress, though he didn’t scold them.
3. Extreme Saving: One user described their dad’s obsession with saving money on electricity by drying clothes outside, even in freezing weather. He rummaged through their trash for recyclables and drove around for the cheapest gas. At a Burger King, they were only allowed to order chicken fries because burgers were deemed “too expensive.”

These stories illustrate how extreme frugality can lead to peculiar behaviors and family dynamics.