People have varying attitudes toward money. While some enjoy spending on luxuries, others prioritize saving, sometimes leading to a lower quality of life for themselves and their families. Some take frugality to extremes, even finding joy in acquiring free items. Here are a few Reddit stories that reflect life with cheapskates:
- Free Soap: One user shared how their dad, after attending a free water filter demo, called multiple companies just to score another free bar of soap, despite never intending to purchase the filter.
- Paper Towel Hoarding: Another user described how their dad hoards paper towels and must be given permission to use them. After a gallon of milk spilled, using an entire roll sent him into visible distress, though he didn’t scold them.
- Extreme Saving: One user recounted their dad’s obsession with saving money on electricity by drying clothes outside, even in freezing weather. He also rummaged through their trash for recyclables and drove around searching for the cheapest gas. At Burger King, they were only allowed to order chicken fries because burgers were considered “too expensive.”
These stories highlight how extreme frugality can lead to unusual behaviors and impact family dynamics.
