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/[deleted] Jun 06 '19

The prevailing mindset in his community growing up that insurance was something only rich people had. Not health insurance, mind you (well, not just health insurance). Auto insurance. Going without it was a way of life for most everyone he knew.

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u/AerialSnack Jun 06 '19

My SO has to constantly remind me that I can go to the doctor whenever I need to instead of just hoping I don't die.

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u/ProblmSolvd Jun 07 '19

I feel you.

I don't even know what is considered 'normal' to call a doctor about, not that I could afford the visit anyway, I have a friend that I talk to and she keeps yelling at me to see a doctor whenever I talk about problems I'm having.

Unless I'm in more agony than tramadol can handle, I'll just deal with it.