Marrying into wealth might sound like a dream—endless vacations, luxury gifts, and never stressing over bills. But for those who come from more modest backgrounds, stepping into the world of the ultra-rich can feel like landing on another planet. From shocking spending habits to bizarre family dynamics, these 30+ people got a firsthand look at how the 1% really live—and they did not see it coming.
A Thanksgiving Turkey…That Lasted Until Christmas
For u/TylenolJonez’s cousin, marrying into wealth meant adjusting to a lifestyle where kitchens were just for decoration. One year, her in-laws hired a private chef for Thanksgiving, and after preparing the feast, he left the leftover turkey in the oven for later.
Fast forward to Christmas—or maybe New Year’s—and the same chef was back in the house. He opened the oven, only to find… the same turkey. Untouched. The family never cooked. Ever. They either ate out or had meals delivered, and the idea of reheating leftovers just wasn’t on their radar.
Meanwhile, her cousin’s husband had never held a real job. He started off volunteering—admirable in its own right—but eventually pivoted to acting, picking up a few commercial roles here and there. No financial stress, though—his family once casually sold some historic Ford designs back to the company for several million dollars, and it was treated like no big deal.
Prenup for the Sake of… Someone Else?
One anonymous Redditor (u/Anonymous) thought their partner’s family was asking for a prenup because of them. Nope. It had nothing to do with them at all. Turns out, the family didn’t like the person their partner’s sibling was dating. They suspected him of being a gold digger, and instead of just handling that situation, they tried to use u/Anonymous’s marriage as a precedent for ironclad prenups in the family.
Hard pass.
“Why Fix It? Just Buy a New One.”
For u/cutesarcasticone, growing up in a frugal household meant appliances lasted decades. Her parents had the same oven for 20 years, and family vacations meant camping, not flying off to Myrtle Beach or Disney World. Her boyfriend’s family? Entirely different mindset. If something was even slightly broken—a chair, an oven, anything—they wouldn’t bother repairing it. They’d just buy a new one. And vacations? They took so many extravagant trips that the kids, including her boyfriend, got bored of them and often skipped out.
Their different views on money didn’t affect their relationship, but it definitely made her realize how little value his family placed on things that were considered luxuries in hers.
“Wait, You Didn’t Have a Nanny?”
For u/thoughtsforbirds, marrying into British wealth meant adjusting to a life where money was never a concern. College funds? Retirement plans? Handled. Choosing a career based on passion instead of financial security? A reality she had never even considered before.
But the biggest shock wasn’t the unlimited financial freedom—it was the assumptions. Her husband genuinely believed everyone had a nanny growing up. Not only did he have one, but so did each of his siblings—different ones, assigned individually. When he asked about the nanny she had growing up, she had to remind him: Not everyone has a staff of caretakers, my guy. Despite their vastly different upbringings, she loves that he has a good heart—it just takes a little reminding that his experience isn’t the default.
Dropping $20K Like It’s Nothing
u/Honzo427 grew up with financial struggles but worked hard, made smart money moves, and eventually considered himself someone who “had money.” That belief shattered when he met his fiancée’s father. Her dad was a serious watch collector, just like him. Wanting to impress, u/Honzo427 brought his best watches when visiting—Rolex, high-end Movado, and a lower-end Cartier, all acquired over years of saving.
Then came the moment of realization. While on a “light shopping” trip, her father stopped at a jeweler’s shop—where the owner knew him by name. The store owner excitedly revealed a rare Portugieser watch in stock. Her dad’s face lit up like a kid in a candy store. Without hesitation, he wrote a check for just under $20,000, bought the watch, and walked out as if he had just picked up a pack of gum.
That was the moment u/Honzo427 knew—he thought he had money. But this was an entirely different world.
“Generosity,” But With Strings Attached
An anonymous Redditor (u/Anonymous) quickly learned that wealth didn’t always mean generosity. At least, not the kind that came without expectations. His partner’s family loved to act like they were helping, but there was always a catch. Money came with conditions. Gifts were used as leverage. Even within the family, generosity was something to be resented rather than appreciated.
What frustrated him the most? Their belief that they were “just like everyone else.” They had no idea what life was like for regular people, especially with how much the cost of living had skyrocketed. They still saw themselves as “one of the people,” but in reality, they were completely out of touch.
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Why Do Anything Yourself?
For u/Anonymous, growing up meant figuring things out—if something broke, you learned to fix it. If you needed something done, you DIY’d it or YouTube’d a tutorial. His in-laws, on the other hand, had a person for everything. Need a curtain hung? Hire someone. AC not cooling quite right? Call the AC guy. Want new curtains? Don’t buy them—hire a seamstress to custom-make them. The sheer level of outsourced labor was mind-boggling.
He had spent his whole life handling things himself, so watching them call professionals for the simplest tasks was a culture shock in itself.
Trust Fund Babies and Million-Dollar Milestones
u/notasugarbabybutok didn’t grow up poor—she was solidly middle-class. She got a used Jeep when she turned 16 but had to pay for half. Shopping meant trips to the mall, not designer boutiques. She had privilege, but nothing like her fiancé’s family.
His family was old money. The kind where his last name carried weight in the city he was from. When family members turned 16, they got a $50,000 car. When they turned 18, they received a million dollars to cover college. The rest of their millions were handed over once they graduated.
Her fiancé had managed his wealth wisely, investing well and growing his fortune. But the real shock was how casually he used money. When they got engaged, he immediately paid off her student loans and credit cards. When she asked him about it, he shrugged and said it wasn’t worth her stress.
The spending didn’t stop there. When their oven broke, he just handed her a card and told her to buy whatever was best—because she’d know better than him. Money wasn’t something to stress about; it simply existed.
Wedding planning was another eye-opener. His mother was paying for it as a gift, and for her, cost was irrelevant. Found a venue that cost $20K just for the space? Book it. Rehearsal dinner the price of an entire wedding? Sure, why not?
u/notasugarbabybutok couldn’t wrap her head around the sheer unrestrained spending. She let her bridesmaids pick their own dresses to keep costs reasonable, but when she told her fiancé’s family the $500 dress she liked was too much to ask someone to pay for, they genuinely didn’t understand why.
For them, money was just there. But for her, growing up middle-class, the extravagance was almost too much to process.
“Where Do You Winter?”
After u/jessicawho’s dad married her stepmom, they moved to an ultra-wealthy Chicago suburb—one rumored to be built on old mob money. At a dinner party, a neighbor casually asked her dad, “So, where do you winter?” The question was so absurd to him that he almost spit out his water. Apparently, in this neighborhood, owning just one home wasn’t normal.
Complaining About a Personal Pilot
For u/AHairyFishsticks’s wife, adjusting to his family’s wealth was a trip. Listening to her mother-in-law complain about their personal pilot was one thing—but then came the rant about how exhausting it was to manage their summer cottage (which, by the way, was a massive lakeside estate in New York). Meanwhile, his wife, who once worked as a waitress, was just trying to process it all. Despite the stark contrast in backgrounds, their relationship stayed the same—she still called him her “arrogant prick,” and life went on.
“If It’s Not Perfect, It Doesn’t Exist”
For u/Anonymous, one of the biggest shocks was the secrets. Wealth didn’t just mean luxury—it meant carefully controlling the narrative. Her in-laws had family members institutionalized for mental health reasons and then erased them from history. Even her own sister-in-law still doesn’t know. To them, anything less than perfect simply never happened.
She also noticed that, despite having every financial advantage, family members neglected their actual well-being in favor of keeping up appearances. Happiness was secondary to reputation. It blew her mind that so much freedom—the ability to live exactly as they wanted—had somehow turned into a prison of expectations.
A Generous Father-in-Law Who Changed Lives
For u/NotAThrowawayISwear8, dating his high school sweetheart came with unexpected blessings—mainly, her father. The first hint of wealth came at 16, when she casually called him for a ride to school. How? Her dad had just bought her a brand-new Dodge Ram. Over time, her father’s generosity extended beyond just his daughter. When u/NotAThrowawayISwear8’s mother lost her job, her dad hired her—and gave her a truck from his fleet.
As their relationship grew, so did her father’s support. When u/NotAThrowawayISwear8 and his fiancée were saving for a vacation, her dad bought their plane tickets. When they worked at his company full-time after graduation, he encouraged them to save for a house.
They worked hard, saved up $25,000, and excitedly went to the bank—only to be denied for a mortgage that would get them a decent home. It was a crushing moment.
Then her dad called them into his office.
“Give me your down payment. We’re going house shopping next week.”
Just like that, he bought them a home and set them up with a private mortgage—allowing them to pay him instead of a bank. But his generosity didn’t stop there. He later hired their uncle when he moved across Canada and even brought on their step-uncle as an IT guy.
Through all of it, u/NotAThrowawayISwear8 remains deeply grateful. Growing up, his family had to move constantly, chasing job opportunities. Now, because of one man’s kindness, he finally has stability.
And he works hard every day to make sure he’s never seen as just “the spoiled boss’s son-in-law.”
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A Christmas Straight Out of a Movie
u/vanessag23 thought she had a great Christmas—she got three used video games, a new one, and some candy in her stocking. Then she went to her boyfriend’s house and saw the pile. A mountain of toys, waist-high, packed with Beyblades, Pokémon merch, and dinosaur figures. “Wow, his brothers made out good this year,” she thought. Nope—that was just one of three piles in the house. His own stack wasn’t as big, but it had the expensive stuff—video games, an Xbox, and iTunes gift cards for days. The real kicker? He still had more gifts waiting at his dad’s house, his grandparents’ place, and from an uncle in another state—usually something high-end, like an iPod. Meanwhile, she was just standing there, still holding her stocking candy.
“Let Your Money Work for You”
For u/Anonymous, marrying into a wealthy family came with a huge financial lesson: rich people know how to make their money work for them. Growing up middle class, they had always been taught to work hard. But their husband’s family took a different approach—work smarter. They knew every tax loophole, every investment strategy, and exactly how to ensure the family’s wealth lasted generations.
Because of their smart planning, u/Anonymous and their husband have zero financial stress. But the best part? Since her husband grew up as an only child, he absolutely loves her big, chaotic family. One day, when the time comes, they plan to spread the wealth—gifting life-changing amounts of money to her nieces and nephews, ensuring future generations thrive.
Lavish Living and High Expectations
When u/Bananamouth married into a wealthy Chinese family, he was thrown into a world of luxury. His wife’s uncle, a high-ranking Communist Party member, lived in a massive house and had no problem flexing his wealth—taking them to extravagant restaurants, pulling strings to get him a five-year visa, and even giving him a Chinese name that translated to “strong mountain.”
At first, it was incredible. Coming from a modest background—military service, university, and then meeting his wife—he had never experienced this kind of life. But things moved fast. Her family bought them a house and land, and suddenly, he was expected to run a business in a field he knew nothing about. He gave it his all, exporting medical-grade plastics to Southeast Asia, but no matter how well the company did, it was never good enough for his in-laws. The pressure built until he stopped speaking to them, his marriage fell apart, and eventually, his wife cheated with another ultra-wealthy guy. That was his cue to sell everything, take the money, and travel. He hopes marrying into money worked out for others, but for him, it was exhausting.
“Hate This House? Just Buy a New One!”
For u/Anonymous, meeting their in-laws meant learning a whole new definition of “impulse buying.” When they first met their (then) boyfriend’s family, the in-laws were living in a brand-new custom-built home. A few months later, his mother decided she hated it. By the time their wedding rolled around (less than a year later), they had already bought another house, just five minutes down the road.
At the wedding rehearsal, the running joke was: how many houses do they own this week?
“Here’s My Black AMEX. Have Fun.”
For another redditer, marrying into wealth didn’t just come with luxury—it came with a whole new level of influence. His father-in-law, the retired president of an international medical staffing firm, had built a massive fortune. Even after retiring three times (each time with a bigger retirement package), his name still carried serious weight. this user didn’t fully realize how much until a trip to New York, where they stayed at the Four Seasons. A manager immediately recognized his father-in-law, called him by name, and bumped them to the front of the line. That entire week? Treated like royalty.
But the real moment of jaw-dropping wealth came during the wedding. His father-in-law covered everything—including 12.5 gallons of Patron at the reception.
Then came the honeymoon. Instead of a budget-friendly getaway, his father-in-law handed them his AMEX Black Card and said, “Have fun.” Three weeks. Anywhere in the world. Six countries. Over $100K spent.
He never mentioned it again.
“Five Years Old? Practically Ancient!”
For u/Like54short, adjusting to their significant other’s wealthy family meant constantly being surprised by what counted as “old.” One day, their SO’s dad was complaining about needing a new car. Curious, u/Like54short asked, “Isn’t your Mercedes only three years old?”
The dad looked stunned. “Oh my goodness, no—it’s five!”
Meanwhile, u/Like54short still drives a 14-year-old Jeep, and their family is happily holding onto a 20-year-old Durango. Great car, by the way.
The Awkward Generosity of Rich In-Laws
u/icecreamismylife didn’t grow up poor, but her family was definitely lower-middle-class. So when she married into her husband’s more well-off family, the financial differences were… a lot. Early on, they invited her to a fancy birthday dinner in the city, and she agreed—only after her fiancé promised his dad was paying. Still, when she saw the prices at the upscale restaurant, she panicked and ordered the cheapest thing on the menu, feeling guilty about the cost.
The culture shock didn’t stop there. Over the years, her in-laws kept giving them money—paying for things they never asked for, like home renovations. They also took them on vacations, which, while generous, made her incredibly uncomfortable. In her family, buying someone a meal at a casual chain restaurant was a huge deal, so these extravagant gifts felt overwhelming.
But the real impact? Their kids. Now, when they see an expensive toy, they know exactly who to ask for it—grandma and grandpa. They expect vacations, come home from visits with brand-new clothes and shoes, and have no clue what it’s like to wear hand-me-downs. She constantly reminds them how lucky they are, but deep down, she worries she’s losing the battle against entitlement.
The Ultimate Punishment: Bagged Cereal
For u/spiderpool1855, the most shocking thing wasn’t the extravagant wealth—it was the consequences of not behaving. His wife once revealed that as a child, the worst punishment she could face was being forced to eat bagged cereal instead of the boxed kind. Forget grounding, forget no TV—this was the ultimate threat. He had grown up thinking about punishments in terms of losing privileges or doing extra chores, so hearing this gave him a serious reality check on just how different their childhoods had been.
“Wait, You Guys Are Rich?”
For u/headsup7up, realizing their now-husband’s family was wealthy came completely out of nowhere. He never mentioned it—until they were driving to visit his family and suddenly entered a gated community… and pulled up to a huge mansion.
At first, it was weird. u/headsup7up grew up on food stamps and was left alone as a kid at four or five years old. The idea of even having a savings account had been a dream. But once they got to know the family, they realized that money didn’t define them. They were down-to-earth, generous, and welcoming to everyone.
That said, some childhood stories still highlighted the wild differences in their upbringings. u/headsup7up would tell funny (to them) stories about chaotic, trashy moments from their childhood—only to be met with pure horror from their husband. Meanwhile, his childhood stories were filled with traveling, cruises, and extravagant vacations.
Same planet, different worlds.
From Housing Projects to European Luxury
u/Wander_Chef grew up in a hard-working family that had to scrape by. His parents held down multiple jobs, took out loans, and sacrificed luxuries so their kids could attend private school and go to college. His husband’s family, on the other hand, was old money in Europe—parents who owned businesses, multiple properties in exclusive districts, and even vacation homes in other countries.
The wealth gap hit hard during his first visit to his husband’s hometown. Not only was the place stunning, but his in-laws casually handed him €500 just for being a nice person. Later, they threw thousands at his student loans because they didn’t want him to struggle like American students do. And as a wedding gift? They bought the couple a house.
While incredibly generous, this didn’t sit well with his working-class upbringing. But the real issue was that his husband had never had to work for anything. Money just appeared whenever he needed it. So when the time came to propose, u/Wander_Chef put his foot down—no engagement ring unless it was bought with money his husband earned himself. That’s when, at 24, the reality of working hit him like a truck. He assumed starting a business would be easy—like his parents had done—but quickly failed, realizing he had no clue what he was doing. Seeing this, his parents cut him off so he could learn the value of a dollar.
It wasn’t easy, but in the end, they built a savings, started a small business, and became a stronger couple because of it. The struggle was real, but it brought them closer.
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“Oh, Just a Paid-Off House”
For u/Deadmanglocking, marrying into a wealthy family meant getting wedding presents that didn’t quite fit inside a gift bag. Instead of dishes or a honeymoon fund, they were given… a fully paid-off house. That alone was shocking, but then came the random luxury gifts—designer watches, high-end gadgets—things they never asked for but always seemed to appear.
Fast-forward ten years, and they’ve received another fully paid-off house, this one worth over $500,000. It’s been a wild ride, and while the over-the-top generosity still feels surreal, they’re grateful their kids will have financial security.
“Helping My Parents Is Just What You Do”
For u/Anonymous, taking care of family was a given. Their parents had sacrificed everything to put them through school, so of course, they planned to support them through retirement. Every big financial decision was made with the family in mind.
Their husband? Not so much.
Since his parents were wealthy, he never had to think about helping them financially. He simply did whatever he wanted, without factoring in his family at all.
It was a huge contrast—one person making decisions for the collective good, while the other had the luxury of being completely individualistic.
A $300 Stocking Stuffer?!
For u/scienceisfunlol, the biggest shock came during her first Christmas with her boyfriend’s family—after just two months of dating. His family flew them out to their private resort condo, requiring them to travel through a private airport. On day two, his parents took her shopping for ski gear. They casually dropped over $4,000 on high-end ski suits and accessories—while she stood there, frozen, staring at the ridiculous price tags.
Christmas morning was another surprise. His mom made sure she had a stocking, which felt warm and homey—her family usually only did stockings. She reached inside, pulled out a small box… and found a $300 necklace.
She panicked, thinking she had grabbed the wrong stocking—maybe it was meant for his sister, who had the same name? Nope. That was just normal for them.
Despite the financial gap, she loves them dearly. They’re humble, kind, and generous—always happy to share their wealth with others.
“Hey Mom, Can I Borrow a Few Hundred Thousand?”
An anonymous Redditor (u/Anonymous) had a jaw-dropping moment when his wife casually asked her mom if she could borrow a few hundred thousand dollars to buy a house. But what really got him? She didn’t even seem concerned about paying it back. No paperwork, no stress—just a casual ask, like she was borrowing a cup of sugar.
“Why Don’t People Just Buy BMWs?”
For u/The_Real_Dolan_Duck, his wife’s wealth showed itself in unexpected ways—even after five years of marriage. One day, they were chatting about cars when she genuinely asked, “I don’t understand why people buy old or used cars. I would never feel safe. Or why do people even buy those cheap brands? Everyone knows Mercedes-Benz and BMW are better. Why would anyone get anything else?”
She wasn’t joking. She truly had never considered the idea that some people couldn’t afford luxury cars. When he gently pointed that out, he could see the realization hit her in real-time—like the thought had never crossed her mind before. The moment was so pure, so genuinely naive, that he couldn’t even be mad.
Funerals or Family Feuds?
For u/rollerskates, the real shock wasn’t just the wealth—it was what happened when someone in the family died. Instead of mourning the loss of a loved one, the ultra-rich side of the family treated funerals like full-scale battlegrounds over trust funds and inheritance. No one seemed to care about the deceased; the only thing that mattered was who got what and how much. The drama never stopped.
Coming from a poorer family, she had always associated funerals with scraping together money for debts, sorting through furniture, and holding onto sentimental photos. The idea of people fighting over actual inheritance money blew her mind. Watching relatives turn a solemn gathering into a money-grabbing frenzy was, in her words, disgusting.
Gourmet Wastefulness
u/baconshire grew up in a household where food was precious—schoolteacher parents, single-income stretches, and a lot of rice and lentils. His significant other? Not so much. Coming from a family that included a surgeon and an heiress, their idea of a “normal” dinner for four people looked more like a feast fit for royalty: lobster, three kinds of fish, a big meat dish, multiple vegetarian sides, and three store-bought desserts.
The real kicker? No one ever finished the food. If leftovers weren’t specifically claimed, everything went straight into the trash. Why? Because leftovers were considered unhealthy. And giving extra food to the household staff? Absolutely not—because they hadn’t “earned the right” to eat meals that lavish.
Over time, u/baconshire helped his partner shift perspectives—learning to live within their means, showing gratitude to service workers, and donating instead of wasting. Life, thankfully, is much better now.
Starting a Family? Easy… When Money Isn’t a Problem
An anonymous Redditor (u/Anonymous) was stunned by how easily their brother-in-law and his wife decided to have a baby. Neither of them had stable jobs with benefits or parental leave, but that didn’t matter—they just went for it.
Meanwhile, u/Anonymous had done everything right—finished school, built a career, made decent money—and still couldn’t afford to start a family. Even with a good salary, taking time off unpaid was impossible. Without help from their own family for major baby expenses (cribs, strollers, car seats), it wouldn’t even be an option.
That was when they realized: starting a family isn’t just about love and planning—it’s about whether or not you can afford to take the hit financially. For the ultra-wealthy, that’s never even a thought.
“I’ll Never Be Good Enough”
For u/ykaye, marrying into a wealthy family wasn’t just about the financial divide—it was about never being accepted. Growing up extremely poor with an alcoholic mother who worked two jobs, she had learned to be independent from a young age. But no matter how hard she worked or how much she out-earned her husband, his family still looked down on her.
His mother made sure she had no financial power, keeping his life insurance out of her name and setting up a trust for him instead. The family refused to talk about it in front of her, as if she weren’t even part of the equation. They wanted someone from money, someone conventionally beautiful, someone who fit their world.
The only person who ever treated her with love was his grandmother—the wealthiest of them all, yet the kindest. She never judged, only accepted. u/ykaye is grateful her husband takes after his grandmother, but it still stings that most of his family wants nothing to do with her, all because she wasn’t born rich.
Elitist Vibes and Judgmental Families
u/ProblematicDonDraper spent five years in a relationship with someone from a much wealthier background. From the very start, her family hated him. They never gave him a chance and made no effort to hide their disgust. At their high-end dinners, they ignored him, made fun of the food he grew up eating, and acted as if he had nothing valuable to say—even though he was the most educated person at the table, holding two university degrees. They refused to acknowledge his mother as a person, never helped anyone outside their circle, and had bizarre habits—like being filthy rich but not making enough food for dinner.
His girlfriend wasn’t much better. She barely visited his family and, when she did, treated their home like an Airbnb she didn’t have to clean up after. When he invited her parents to try a Thai restaurant in his suburb, they hired a driver rather than drive themselves. Then, they spent the entire meal commenting on how shocked they were that the food was good and that other people were even dining there.
One of the final straws? When her parents went to Italy for a month and forgot to leave food for their dog. His mother—out of kindness—drove across the city, spent $200 on dog food, and delivered it herself. The parents never thanked her or offered to pay her back.
In the end, being with him put a strain on his girlfriend’s elitist-as-hell family, and he realized he never wanted to date someone from that world again.
“Ask for More. Ask for Expensive.”
Every holiday, u/Anonymous’s boyfriend’s family tells them the same thing: You need to ask for more expensive gifts. Growing up middle class, they had always considered a $50 gift to be a lot. Meanwhile, their boyfriend’s brother-in-law asked for (and received) a brand-new set of AirPods as a stocking stuffer.
The disconnect is real.
Money = Love? No Thanks.
For u/invalid_credentials, his fiancée comes from the kind of wealth where money never runs out. Her family is old money, the type where you can fly anywhere, do anything, and never think twice. But despite that privilege, she was always treated as the black sheep. At first, he thought she was imagining it, but after years of being together, he saw it firsthand. The weird part? She was the most successful of all her siblings. While they relied on family wealth to get through life, she actually built something of her own. Instead of earning their respect, that independence seemed to make them resent her.
Through years of dealing with their coldness, she learned something important: money should never be used as a measure of love. Watching her own family weaponize wealth made both of them realize they never wanted to be like that.
Therapy helped them finally stop tolerating the family’s treatment and realize: they were perfectly fine without them. In the end, they changed for the better—learning that wealth should be a tool, not a trap.
“Oh, You’re Married to a Nobody.”
An anonymous Redditor (u/Anonymous) thought the biggest wealth shock would be the fancy homes, designer clothes, or luxurious vacations. Instead, it was a book. At his in-laws’ house, he spotted something called the Blue Book and, thinking it was about car values, grabbed it to check how much his Toyota was worth. Instead, he found himself flipping through a directory of rich people—names, addresses, and details about exclusive social circles he didn’t even know existed.
When his then-husband asked his mother why they weren’t in the Social Register, she didn’t hesitate. “Because you’re married to a nobody.”
Love Through Bank Transfers
u/Anonymous grew up in a warm, affectionate middle-class family. They texted their parents daily, called weekly, and never hesitated to say “I love you.” Their husband’s wealthy family? The complete opposite. In 11 years of marriage, u/Anonymous has never hugged their in-laws. No one in the family does. If their husband didn’t call, they’d never hear from him. Even when he does, 95% of the time, they don’t pick up or are “too busy” to talk.
But—if anyone needs financial help? The family is always there. They pay for everything for their grandchildren, including raising u/Anonymous’s sister-in-law’s kids since she refuses to work.
It’s a strange trade-off: no emotional support, but endless financial backing. While u/Anonymous loves them, it breaks their heart to watch their husband constantly craving the parental warmth that he never gets. Thankfully, their parents have stepped in to provide it.