Ooh, I can answer this.

My family was pretty poor. When I was very young we didn't have food stamps - we got food delivery from the government. So we got things like canned chicken (the chicken-jelly on top was the best part!) and powdered eggs. When we got upgraded to actual food stamps it was so exciting because we could get real milk instead of powdered!

His family, on the other hand, while not super wealthy were at least very comfortable. They took their kids to Disney World more or less every three years sort of comfortable.

The first Christmas I spent with his family, they included me in the gift-giving. At first I got a sweater, which I thanked his parents for because it was a really cute sweater. Then they got me some nice socks. Then they got me a $50 Best Buy gift card. And then a $100 Amazon gift card. Then they got us a $500 Amazon gift card to split. At this point I was holding back tears, and my husband took me aside to give me a hug and explain that his parents saved up all year to be able to give their kids such expensive gifts for Christmas, and that it was their way of welcoming me into the family.

But other than that, the main thing is more things we do for fun.

For example, I like things like going for a walk in the park, or watching a movie on the couch. He likes to go to Minor League hockey games.

The only thing that's ever caused strife is my imaginary trips. For example, I get the urge to check out a trip to Scotland. I check airline prices, see what sort of affordable hotels they have in the area, or if I want to go to a B&B. What restaurants and pubs look good to check out, museums or castles to see. I'll find out what are the best time of year to visit, and plan out an entire itinerary for a week-long trip for as cheap as possible without sacrificing comfort. And then forget about it, and plan a trip somewhere else.

He hates it, because right now we can't afford to go on these trips. I tell him it's the fantasy of going I like, I'd probably be too much of a mess of nerves traveling in a foreign country to really enjoy myself, but he still feels like he's failing by not giving me these things.