Couple Shows 10 Main Differences of Growing Up in Different Classes on TikTok

Moving in with the person who makes you happy and with whom you hope to spend the rest of your life is an amazing feeling. Some even say it's one of the greatest joys in life.

Not only can you start every day with the person you love by your side, but you also get to know them on a much deeper level. You learn all their little quirks and the details about them that you don't usually notice during your time together on dates.

In Michaela and Alex's case, they quickly discovered that they did many things differently. Aside from the occasional snoring and their differing spending habits, they also realized that their upbringings in different social classes led to significant differences in their lifestyles.

Alex grew up in an upper-class family, while Michaela grew up in a low-income household. Instead of allowing these differences to tear their relationship apart, it seems that they have actually made their bond stronger, more interesting, and a lot more fun.

To celebrate these differences, they decided to release a series of TikToks that capture the moments of what it's like to live with someone from a different social class. Now, their three-part series has been viewed nearly 9 million times.

Here are some of the best ones.

Name Brands vs. Store Brands

When grocery shopping, Alex always chooses the name brand. I had to teach him that store brands are just as good, with a few notable exceptions.cuddleswpuddles

Purebred Dogs vs. Dogs from the Pound

Alex grew up with only purebred poodles as his dogs. My childhood dog was a mutt from the pound. Together, we adopted a pit bull mix from the county shelter in Atlanta.cuddleswpuddles

Keeping Stuff for Future Use

Michaela keeps everything from every takeout restaurant we've ever ordered from. There's a whole drawer full of this stuff. She also saves all of our gift bags, which is great for holidays, birthdays, and gift-giving, making it a lot easier.cuddleswpuddles

Finishing Everything vs. Keeping Some for Empty Days

I like to finish all of our leftovers. Michaela will not finish the last of anything in the fridge. This is a byproduct of her growing up with food insecurity and not necessarily knowing where her next meal would come from.cuddleswpuddles

Parent's Purchase vs. Self-Purchase

We are 26, and Alex has never bought a car, laptop, or cellphone himself. I have purchased every car, laptop, and cellphone that I've ever owned.cuddleswpuddles

Keeping Receipts vs. Not Keeping Receipts

I keep all of my receipts in case there's something wrong with an item I bought and need to return it. Alex doesn't keep receipts because if there's something wrong with what he bought, he'll just buy another one.cuddleswpuddles

Keeping Lights On vs. Turning Them Off When You Leave a Room

Every time I leave a room with the light switch on, she will turn it off, even if I'm going right back into that room a minute later.cuddleswpuddles

Finishing Your Plate to Avoid Waste vs. Finishing Your Plate Because You Want to Be Full

When eating a meal, I always finished my plate because I was not allowed to leave the table until I did so, and I was told I was wasteful if I didn't. My husband eats until he's full, like a regular person.cuddleswpuddles

Keeping Stuff vs. Throwing It Away

I have a collection of jars in case I can reuse them. I was taught to never throw anything away, while Alex will throw away or recycle items when he's done with them.cuddleswpuddles

Who's Better at Cleaning?

Alex is good at picking up, but he's not as good at cleaning because he always had to pick up for the cleaning service he had his whole life. I'm better at cleaning because if I wanted something to be clean, I had to do it myself, but I am just naturally messier than he is.cuddleswpuddles

A lot of viewers can easily relate to the couple's differences, and they're more than willing to share their own experiences.

Right? Those Things Are Still Useful

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But How About the Old Furniture?

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You Finish It Not Because You Want to Stuff Your Face, but Because You Don't Want to Be Wasteful

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Paying Everything for the Flat Price Means Being Financially Comfortable Enough

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There's Always That Lurking Fear

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Those $2 Could Be Used Somewhere Else

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It's Amazing How They're Dealing with It That Way

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It's Something That Needs to Be Talked About More

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Light Bulb Moment

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Differences like these can easily put a dent in a couple's relationship, but it seems Michaela and Alex are handling it in a very fun way. They're also helping other couples realize that it's okay and normal to talk about these issues.

When you're living together, it's something that actually needs to be discussed with your partner. That way, you can find a middle ground that will help you avoid many conflicts that could be prevented.