My Girlfriend Is An EXTREME Couponer And It's Driving Me Up The Wall r/Relationships

[@lexawatson2295]

Turning her couponing into a way to shop smartly for charity is such a fantastic idea. The shelter benefits and she gets to keep doing what she enjoys without putting strain on the relationship. I love that for them!

[@audreym3908]

Yep! And I think they can keep some of the items if they need them and donate them (as long as it's not the charity's and shelter's money).

[@technicaldifficulties368]

Also saves even more money as a tax write-off. You can write off the value of the items not what you payed for them

[@amalielk]

Using her superpower to do good not bad ;D

[@dc.pxrecious]

@@technicaldifficulties368 wow I didn't think of that. I was thinking they could resell the items but this is a really great idea too

[@thebigmystery7841]

How she goes from hoarding that formed from food insecurity, to using that motivation to donate it to charities...it warms my heart. 😭 that was such a good way to turn a bad situation around. Not only can she shop how she likes, but she can help those who really need it now, now that shes secure on her own. Its beautiful....

[@jeffreyshearer8747]

Years ago my organization at work decided to raise money and provide food/supplies to our local women's shelter. I was the organizer and was pleasantly suprised when a new coworker told me she was an extreme couponer and she supplied huge quantities out of her stash including lots of feminine supplies, shampoo, toothbrushes, etc. We estimated her contribution to be equivalent to around $2000.

[@arianebolt1575]

She knows what it's like to not have food.

[@stephanien6237]

Amen! Find the best deals for those in need!

[@jackchop1576]

Another white woman with a fake, inspirational, platitude getting the most likes out of everyone in the comments.

[@jackiehyde5893]

4 updates!!! Religious pro-life woman is against her daughter getting an abortion. She destroys her marriage and relationship with her daughter while doing so… kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2KUfGeHes6jjq8

[@ElleD308]

I have a friend like OP's girlfriend, only she turned her coupon obsession into a superpower. Got a place with a basement and kept every extra thing she bought down there, kinda like a home-based supermarket, and even some neighbors used to go buy stuff from her. She saved money, got the rush, kept her house clean, won even more money by selling extra stuff, and everyone was happy.

[@meirin5316]

ikr? the thought of her now using it to help others kinda makes me wanna tear p. i grew up in extreme poverty and its so nice of her to keep going and helping.. especially knowing the friends now chime in too :( so cute and touching

[@dream6562]

@@moon-moth1 why donate it when can make some serious bank off that skill

[@ElleD308]

@@moon-moth1 She has everything perfectly arranged, helps people from her neighborhood to get things cheaper, and saves and makes money to support her family. How is THAT hoarding? Also, that "just donate....", why do you think she started with her coupon obsession? Because she was rolling in money and was bored? Of course she donates when she can, but this is how she secures and supports her family. It's insane how you judge others without knowing what they've gone through, do better.

[@ginathecookie]

@@ElleD308 100% this

[@nilianstroy]

​@@moon-moth1 why are people expected to donate whatever extra they have?

[@catpatrick3838]

Turning the focus of her extreme couponing to supply shelters and charities sounds like a win-win-win in the first story. Jodie gets to have her rush of the bargain, she and OP don't have to live like hoarders and the shelters/charities benefit. Sounds about perfect to me. 😊❤ Story two dude is majorly gaslighting and projecting when he accused her of emotional mistreatment. Ghosting her for five darn days was the only emotional mistreatment happening.

[@a.munroe]

My parents had a lady in their building who was an intense couponer. She used to bring tenants over to shop her pantry when it started to get bad 😊 she taught me so many things.

[@catpatrick3838]

@@a.munroe That's awesome! Basically she ran a community pantry. Pretty ingenious way of keeping things in check and being a wonderful neighbor. ❤️

[@JuniperJadePR]

It's really the best outcome for a situation like this.

[@swearimnotarobot3746]

Story 1: There’s 2 types of couponers. One who sees something is on sale and impulse buys it and ends up as a hoarder. And another who refuses to buy anything unless it is in bulk and on sale and you have at least 2 coupons.

[@tamsel814]

And both types require a large house which they will still manage to fill with stuff.

[@Kris-wo4pj]

i wish i could be the second kind it would save so much money but i never use the damn coupons before it expires and things i buy never have any coupons for it when i need it.

[@dionysus_adores]

Yeah extreme couponing like the partner isn't about saving money, it's almost always to satisfy an obsession to chase deals for the sake of it. It isn't a need, it's more like a high.

[@toysruskid5074]

I coupon and sale shop, but neither to extremes. I have tried the more extreme versions when broke, there are websites that help with coupons and sales, but I quickly found that to get anywhere excessive you have to get excessive with how you aquire coupons. Even the printable ones have limits and many require coupon printing programs that can act as Spyware and adware as well as vulnerability to viruses. The most extreme couponner I ever met bragged and boasted. Turns out her husband worked for the mail and stole coupons.

[@jasonrustmann7535]

@@dionysus_adores still better then meth lol

[@shellchenonceau6987]

There was a man who loved his wife but her hoarding was causing a major life threatening illness in him. It was tragic, because he truly loved her but couldnt reside in the same house.

[@daorignaldumbucket]

The last story reminds me of a time I was driving to work and a guy with the exact same make, model, year, and color of my unusual car turned into the lane next to me. I looked over to him with an approving nod. He gave it back and we both started cracking up. Made my day

[@justaperson4656]

Sounds like it was fun for both of you, I hope you meet that guy again!

[@CyborgCharlotte]

It’s happened to me a few times 😅

[@Resilient_Sage88]

A lot of the time people forget living in poverty can result in Anxiety and even PTSD in some cases because of the constant stress of being able to barely scrape by with necessities and trying hard not to be wasteful. Good on this couple for their charity efforts, although to be fair, sounds like Jodie gets a rush from her frugality which I don't begrudge her, just might wanna keep tabs on it so it doesn't snowball again.

[@justaperson4656]

✨and this is why I advocate for socialism✨

[@Nevertoleave]

I know the feeling. I have trouble eating the last of something. Last granola bar, left overs, etc. Because I have little sisters and my lingering thought is either that bit extra should go to someone who needs it more or that we might need that extra bit later and I should save it. But having it sitting there not getting eaten and going to waste also makes me anxious.

[@ginathecookie]

I didn't realise this until I came into a lot of money and had trouble saving it (it lasted months untouched and then..)

[@ginathecookie]

@@justaperson4656 doesn't fully solve poverty But does help lessen it in some areas

[@ginathecookie]

@@Nevertoleave I get so anxious over substitutions for a similar reasons There's lots of food I can't eat, when they substitute, against my wishes, the food goes to waste. Leaves me so anxious that I don't have anyone to give excess food to.

[@axepagode33626]

I love the idea of Jody the Couponer working with Charities. She is putting her special skills to find and buy top shelf brands at low prices through the use of coupons.

[@Weirdandwonderfull19]

I'm sorry but I nearly spat my drink out when GF got OP 42 cans of shaving cream for his birthday 😂. A thoughtful gift I guess. At the very least he can give a few people Shaving Cream for their birthdays and Christmas 🤷🏻‍♀️. In seriousness, I hope GF can get some help though, this doesn't sound healthy. If anything, all that stuff is a fire hazard 😬😬.

[@lunaticbz3594]

He's a fool for giving that away with the apocalypse coming next week those 42 cans could've lasted him a life time.

[@seabreezeblank1513]

42 cans figure a can every month or two I know a can last me a couple of months say he's using 8 cans a year so over 4 years of shaving cream is asinine

[@Sherwoody]

@@seabreezeblank1513I use a lot less shaving cream than that, usually 4 cans per year. The last 10 or 12 cans would likely be dead before I could even use them.

[@oliviarose5030]

My sister’s become obsessed with couponing. It’s amazing the free crap she gets. Instead of it piling up, she gives some to me, some to our mom, and gives boxes worth of items to the food pantry, who’s incredibly grateful because she’s donating things that are rarely donated. She keeps whatever she uses regularly, but gives away probably 80% of it.

[@FriedaMMartin]

Before the story starts, wondering if she doesn’t let the guy buy anything without a coupon

[@Konachn4ever]

Most likely, also, there's a *BIG* difference between being frugal and being a Selfish, Hording, Miserly, Penny pinching, coupon clipping, practical Thief, who say buys in the Hundreds of dollars of groceries, basically trying to buy the whole Celestia-damning stock and because of coupons and reward cards and shit, they shave of a Zero from the total Sum, so say they buy 500$ worth of stock and because of their coupons and reward cards it's 50$ give or take, WHY DO YOU THINK OP SAID IN THE STORY THAT THE CASHIERS CLOSED THEIR LAINS AND REGISTERS WHEN THEY SAW HER COMING FOR BUCK SAKE!!?😒 She's was what we call a Karen, cause only a Karen would buy *FORTY-BUCKING-TWO* cans of shaving cream on coupons for dirt cheap, I'M QUITE CERTAIN THAT OTHER MEN WOULD HAVE LIKED SOME OF THAT BUT BUCK THEM RIGHT!!?😒

[@RokoFireFox]

Story 2. NOT returning the scrunchy. It's truly over. Thank god, op doesn't need that dude on her life.

[@felyndiira]

My mom used to be an extreme couponer. She didn't hoard as badly as the people on the show (she basically hoarded only what can fit on a shelf+the fridge), but some of the stories she told me were amazing; like bulk-buying boxes of Oreos for -50 cents a pop to basically get other normal groceries for free. I remember when she came to visit me once, saw my then subscription to New York Times (and the backissues I kept), and spend like an entire day doing nothing but clipping coupons from those. The stores eventually changed their policies ofc, so she evolved from extreme couponing to extreme gardening/DIY. Basically, she and my dad rented land from a local universary agricultural department and (combined with gardens in her back yard) ended up growing most of her food, and learned stuff like making her own tofu and jam and bean sauce so she almost never had to spend money on food. I think frugal people are a blessing because of her. It does become an issue once you overhoard, but I like to think there are a bunch of lesser-known normal frugal ladies like my mom out there who coupon responsibly and are just really, really good at saving money. People just don't know about them since they don't make for exciting television.

[@janglesthearsonist5265]

Story 2: NTA OP's boyfriend is unemployed while OP is currently employed. When she comes home she is probably already tired if not exhausted while he has most likely only done a few work outs and then sat on his ass for hours while doing something far less mentally or physically taxing than work. How can you get mad at your significant other for being sleepy earlier than you would like because they had to wake up at 6 A.M. to go to work and you didn't?

[@susankaempfer8427]

Don’t forget accusing her of being abusive by cutting him off from her pelaton while he’s giving her the silent treatment for 5+ days.

[@paluza9]

As an ex American cashier for target, I will say couponers are real, they're common, and it's amazing. Like Mark said, they do come in with those collapsible books of coupons. And I've seen plenty of awesome couponers that can get baskets of product for pennies. I FREAKING WISH that could be me. I would turn it into a business. Especially with rising prices and an inflated economy. I bet OP in story one will be kicking himself for getting rid of his girlfriend stock. I believe in prepping to an extent and I kinda hate OP's lack of vision. But I'm too lazy to do couponing like these amazing ppl

[@ItzPubby]

Couponing is a huge thing for people Mark, there are actual people that need to do it to survive.

[@BerryTrekkin]

I'm glad Jodie is improving! I don't coupon, but I do unfortunately love things and have a really hard time throwing anything away. I keep things clean and don't keep litter, but I do have way too much stuff and am probably verging into hoarder territory. The thought of anyone throwing away my things fills me with dread and would send my anxiety into overdrive, so I'm proud of her for pushing through and donating so much!

[@jenniferfoote5442]

I have the same problem! Even though most of my things i don't use i can't bear to part with them..im trying to work on it though..little bits at a time Lol..i have at least scaled way down on bringing new stuff in over the years though

[@knitwit9447]

I'm anxious about my first therapy appointment tomorrow since my house burned down a month and a half ago, so comforting videos like yours are a good way to distract myself! I'm playing guitar right now, trying to figure out how I'm going to play one part of a passage. It's not even complicated at all, I just have tiny hands! Have a great day everyone!

[@Ebbagull]

I'm so sorry for your pain! Well done for taking care of yourself! ♥️

[@leaflet1686]

You will do great :3

[@jesterbob828]

Lol

[@justaperson4656]

Have a good day/life friend. Speaking from experience, the first few therapy sessions are scary, but after a while it feels more like meeting with a friend to discuss your week. It gets easier, and much less stressful. I'm also sorry about your house

[@knitwit9447]

@@justaperson4656 Luckily, I've been in therapy for a few years so I know the drill! It's just been a few months and a few major, life-changing events lol. But thank you!

[@cheshiredeimos1874]

What fascinates me most about story 1 is the friends. They brushed off OP's issue as nothing because it wasn't cheating or credit card debt. They made OP doubt the severity of his situation. Then they came over and saw "the haul" and had an oh shit moment, realizing that without intervention OP was being slowly buried alive. It was a wake up call they needed.

[@InuMokuba]

I love how Jodie is using her couponing as a super power and made a squad to coupon for those in need. It's such a wonderful idea! I've been tempted to try couponing and saving 15K in 2 yrs is so tempting!

[@user-et5nq1ih6d]

I wish all extreme couponers would do this it would help out charities a lot

[@dragonking1348]

This disorder in story 1 is similar to those that have a gambling addiction. It’s due to the dopamine they get when they save money like it’s a win

[@bloonh8tr619]

I used to watch the Extreme Couponers show on TLC and the lengths people went to to get their coupons or to save money. Hell they even made money when their couponing lead to the stores paying them to shop there. (The coupons would save them so much money that the balance would be negative so they make money off the products they "purchase")

[@kimmywimmy7305]

Sleep is precious. I understand feeling disappointed for wanting to enjoy a movie together and the other person isn’t present with me. But sleep is more important, it just is!

[@AJ-qe5xj]

I had an aunt who used to coupon/discount shop and😮 stockpile. She had about 20+ different families that she provided food, hygiene and household supplies for, it was nice getting stuff like free (brand name even) laundry supplies, dish soap, soap, shampoo, razors, feminine hygiene products, paper towels, toilet paper and more and she provided for a lot of friends, family & community members in need plus created a stockpile that would last her a year come a zombie apocalypse or something lol.

[@lauraanderson8785]

Him giving her the silent treatment for 5 days is emotional abuse, I can't believe that he's saying that SHE'S emotionally abusing him. Also him getting so angry about his gf sleeping is ridiculous. He should be communicating and trying to understand why he has such a strong emotional reaction to something so small.

[@Original_Tenshi_Chan]

That's the exact reason _why_ he accused her of emotionally abusing him; He's projecting. He's also gaslighting. She was awake and answering him, so obviously she wasn't asleep. "I just heard you breathing loudly! that proves you're lying and actually asleep!" then calling her a liar when she said she wasn't breathing loudly nor sleeping, like he genuinely thinks that if he keeps repeating his lie, she'll start to question her reality. And it worked. Because here she is, asking if she's an asshole for rejecting his gaslighting and abuse. I don't even know how he can justify her cancelling his access as "emotional abuse". Obviously once you break up, your ex no longer gets access to your accounts, and he's insane to think otherwise. He chose to ghost here, and she chose to acknowledge the break up, he played his stupid game, and now he gets to claim his stupid prize.

[@lauraanderson8785]

@@Original_Tenshi_Chan God the mental gymnastics and hoops these abusive people jump through are insane. I get so irritated listening to Reddit stories sometimes, because it drives me up the wall when assholes blame the other person for something they're doing.

[@Original_Tenshi_Chan]

@@lauraanderson8785 Agreed! Sometimes I just want to shake the OPs and tell them to smell the marinara flags! Though, I kind of disagree on the mental gymnastics part. Hear me out. When we say someone is doing mental gymnastics, we're generally referring to how they convinced themselves of whatever insanity they are peddling. For instance, like flat earthers and antivaxxers. They genuinely believe in the insanity they spew because of their mental gymnastics. But abusers know they are lying. They know they are manipulating and gas lighting. They also know it isn't an ok thing to do (thus why they hide their deeds from others). So, are they really doing mental gymnastics while spewing their nonsense? They aren't convinced nor convincing themselves, they're just trying to convince their victims.

[@lauraanderson8785]

@@Original_Tenshi_Chan Hmm that's really hard to know though. When I think of some really abusive, really cruel people I've known, I think they actually believe their bullshit. One person in particular gave really strange justifications for their violence, if they consiously were trying to convince others that they were justified, you'd think that they wouldn't use such batshit reasoning.

[@goawayleavemealone2880]

Yet I guarantee that if she were giving him the silent treatment, it would be entirely justified and not all abusive. Nobody likes a double standard.

[@dizzysdoings]

I used to use coupons. But then, I realized, I was buying things that I wouldn't normally buy, but it was on sale and I had a coupon. I also realized that they normally didn't have coupons for real food. So, I rarely use them now.

[@LayfonDragnia]

A great and wholesome ending! Communication and understanding won out! It’s great that Jodie has found, what sounds like, a healthy and beneficial outlet for her couponing.

[@GalliaUchiha]

Story 2 I can think of 1 good reason to get mad at someone for falling asleep and it's doing so while driving. I get vaguely annoyed when I go out to the movies with my boyfriend but it's his loss that he paid for and missed half a movie. It's more funny than upsetting.

[@LisaApril]

Story one: helping others charitably with the issues you have suffered from personally is a wonderful way to heal. No one knows better what someone who is suffering is Going through than another person who has gone through the same thing. This is a beautiful giving back which helps alleviate the suffering the giver Has gone through.

[@jay2thaudy]

Idk why "let's go peleton!!" had me in tears 🤣 I could see the commercial in my head

[@BallinSloth]

Gift? 42 bottles of shaving cream is honestly one of the worst gifts I can imagine

[@theconfusedvampire]

Good afternoon, Mark and fellow 🧇waffles🧇! Remember y'all deserve to relax and y'all are loved. Have a great night! 🥰🥰

[@Badassoldwoman]

Turning her addiction into something that helps others is brilliant!!! Good for Jodie❤

[@brendahere]

Talk to her about focusing her couponing. She needs to limit the number of each item and expand the variety. Jodi can refocus the couponing game to getting into making a profit *money in the bank and charities. Basically her pantry makes her feel secure and safe from past experiences. What I would be concerned about is using the printer at work. There needs to be a line here. It would be great if both of you got involved with a shelter. Something she could still coupon for, but be helping someone else

[@DFullerLisa]

This was a healing process for the coupon lady. They took a negative and turned it into a positive. I love how the bf friends and the gf friends came to her aide and helped her divest of everything. They were shocked but probably didn't judge her on it based on the story.

[@lunarsiren7216]

Ah yes, using her couponing powers for good. Amazing and heartwarming! A twist in the plot I didn’t expect!

[@TheRedowl101]

I feel so happy for Jodie, as someone with a mild case of OCD taking that kind of leaps, in my case even with support, therapy and medication, is extremely hard and jarring. To see her growing from the experience makes me really proud of her! Best wishes honestly

[@cattyanamontes5996]

That’s great she’s putting her skills to some good by couponing for the shelter.

[@cassieloser2907]

OP in the 1st story doesn't even realize the amount of joy that him and his partner provided to countless families. I can probably count on one hand the amount of times I didn't find expired/moldy/rotten food in food boxes, which sucks when you're counting on that food to survive the month.

[@hendider876.4]

Marc, I feel you. I was going on holiday with some friends driving in my old car, and on an intersection I stalled not once, but 3 times. And I was so mortified

[@cjandauntieyaya1446]

That is such a good idea! Have a professional couponer be a buyer for a homeless shelter! OP's GF will find a way to shine without turner her own home into a hoarder paradise. This is how to turn one's obsession into a benefit! EXCELLENT!

[@neiltheblaze]

It's nice that the mad couponer got a chance to channel her mania.

[@Iflie]

Don't apologize for your natural reaction to the stories! That's what makes a channel unique, laughing, personal stories, otherwise it isn't like reading it with you.

[@lindah3803]

I don't blame you Mark for giggling. I was laughing through out the beginning narrative. OP did a great job writing this post. Now a days stores don't do the double coupons. Back when the stores around me offered double coupon days, I did some damage. Nothing like the extremers. My hubby went with me once. That was enough for him. We had 3 over loaded carts. After we got home he asked me if this was really needed. After my explaination, he told me that was his last coupon trip. He did the same after his 1st Black Friday trip with me. This story tickled me. Brought back good memories.

[@samurailevi49]

Another video to listen to while I cook! Perfect timing as always! 😄

[@TheCaraaraC]

Therapists don’t have coupons tho

[@InvasionAnimation]

Wholesome comment. Way to go op! You encouraged bad driving that could have killed someone! Now she will think it isn't a big deal.

[@AndyyWithAY]

Mark yes couponing is still very big. My mom does it. She also does like extra bucks and stuff. That's like in store coupons for like $X off your total purchase at a specific store. My mom's like funded entire parties off those

[@mbourque]

My ex and I used to be extreme couponers before we got divorced (not because of the couponing). We had a spare bedroom in our house that we started using as the storeroom for our 'haul'. we had racks of shelves in there and everything was very organized. We had a hard rule that if it didn't fit in the room, we didn't keep it. We had both (separately) lived in extreme poverty at one point in our lives and were very happy with stockpiling. This was the late 90s, early 2000s and was actually before the tv show. We did watch the show when it started and even checked many websites for better deals and tips. We were really great at it and probably had over $30,000 in food and supplies in our storeroom at the time. We would get extra stuff that we, ourselves, didn't actually use, but it was for family, friends, neighbors and even local food banks (we had both used them when we were both poor and we felt the need to give back). I remember that our best haul was about $1500 of food and stuff on 1 trip and they actually owed us money after being rang up. I think it was like $15 or such. We knew all the managers for each of the stores we went to and worked with them to make the large orders for the things we were getting more than 10 of those items. They were nearly all very helpful. (one store manager resented the hell out of us, but couldn't actually stop us after I talked to cooperate about it). Right after the show started getting popular, almost all the stores changed their policies and coupon companies changed how their coupons worked, so it pretty much killed off the 'extreme' movement that was gaining momentum. It became much harder for us to keep up to the level we were used to doing, but we were still able to save at least 50% or so each trip. After we got divorced, I didn't have the time to keep up with that amount of couponing, but I still do some, and I still keep a small stockpile (which has helped a ton during Covid lockdowns). But once I get more time on my hands, I'll put more into it again. While I do have a desire to have a stockpile, it's not an obsession, just a practical desire to have supplies in case I run into a problem and won't have a way to buy more (injury, can't work, lockdowns, ect), so that's why I don't have my whole house full, like some hoarder. Though there is comfort knowing that it's there should something happen, then I won't be as affected short term.

[@Silence-1170]

Hi all you waffles! Hope you are all doing well! My dad and I have been doing work on the house so it's nice to sit and relax to a video of mark's! Stay safe and Stay positive waffles!

[@Dira7411]

I’m a couponer and I’m over here dying laughing 😂😅🤣

[@InuMokuba]

The wholesome one at the end was sweet. I have road rage and I'm trying to be calmer while driving. Where some people totally deserve a cussing and to have their licenses revoked, but most of the time we are all human and we all make errors. As long as we show we know we messed up, more sweet moments like this would make all our lives better.

[@margaretannfrank5480]

I love the little stories at the end. Like a little hug. ☺️

[@kellypatterson8506]

It's really kewl she's now using her super couponing powers to help others in need:)

[@trashqueen5865]

as a learner driver marks personal story really hit home 😭😭😭

[@ceripol]

I love the last story. I try (sometimes have to try really, really hard!) to assume positive intent in times of conflict, and when I do manage to do so, it most often ends up with both of us feeling better about the world.

[@historictruecrime5119]

I’m glad she decided to start donating to charities because that would’ve been my suggestion.

[@maxinemyers9215]

Love your wholesome stories Mark and we need more of these kind people in our lives❤️💐

[@ruthsaunders9507]

Fear of running out is something that's hard to get rid of, even if its no longer an issue. I've helped weed out three generations of packed family houses that started with ones that went through the depression. They had cash hidden in every book and multiples of everything kind of thing incase they ran out.

[@kerribottriell-baxter7345]

I am happy that Jodie is doing what she can to overturn her couponing/bulk buying into something that will benefit others, and herself (and OP). Can never truly understand unless we hear the person dealing with the addiction/problem sometimes.

[@facelesssquish2439]

Thanks Mark for your entertaining, weighted commentary and opinions. Your videos have become part of my work routine (i cut eucalyptus branches for our local koala hospital) and keep me company while im isolated in the bush.

[@CodenameTurtle]

nice people on the road is so rare and appreciated

[@RosesTeaAndASD]

In Australia in the 90s there used to be heaps of coupons on the back of your shopping receipts and in the newspaper, but then the shops stopped doing it.

[@authormomma9542]

It's awesome that now she can channel her coupon powers for the shelter. For good, not hoarding! She gets to chase the dopamine and help people!

[@juliearmfield2634]

I used to coupon like that. It is a very addicting. It takes a lot of time and dedication and you do a get high when you see the receipt and how much money you save.

[@sephaya1563]

I remember my second driving lesson. I was in a city, it was already dark and raining. Already too much for me but I held on. On one crossing I waited for the lights to turn green and as soon as they did the car behind me started honking, even thought I started driving as soon as it was green. Messed me up a little. And the car behind could see the marker, that this was a car for driving lessons and probably used for such a lesson at the moment. After I got home I started crying from the build up stress that day

[@jessereyna6662]

Younger sister used to do couponing when big newspaper Saturdays was a thing. Once the pandemic came along, getting coupons became harder, so she stopped. She had large stock piles of all sorts of things that all her brothers and sister in laws raided on a weekly bases. From free shampoo and toothpaste to Razors and cereal. Sharing among her siblings saved us all well into 1500 dollars yearly. Op should have done this with his friends from the start and it would have never gotten as bad as it did.

[@jennstewart3003]

My mom has the same issue with a hoarding pantry, though she doesn't coupon for it. She stopped extreme couponing after we complained that saving on toothpaste was not changing the grocery budget

[@rosefriday4287]

This is a pretty wholesome video! A welcome change of pace from all the drama 🙂

[@DarknessBerserk69]

The guy from the first story should be grateful to have so many boxes of lucky charms, they're expensive to get in the UK.

[@Saeiyu]

I love the idea of cuponing for charity! That was a smart move and it will put her OCCD (Obsessive Compulsive Couponing Dissorder) to use for the greater good. It is compulsive and growing with food insecurity does lead to hoarding. I live in a 3rd world country but went to abroad for a few years. I noticed upon returning that the lack of resources makes everyone hoard if given the chance, even if they do not really need it. So good on OP.

[@NobodyLikesThePlasticBear]

As a genuinely horrible driver (I do my best but it took until I was 27 to get my license just because I was so scared), the wholesome story at the end was really touching.

[@star3catcherSEQUEL]

Extreme couponing for charity is a wonderful idea! You get to use the rush to do a good thing. I'm almost tempted to learn how to coupon to do it myself.

[@Whooachannel]

My mom and older sister were big into couponing for awhile (it was never my thing I dont have the patience for it) and OMG the rooms they had of extra stuff. Most people that do extreme couponing will usually either donate the excess items, gift them to friends/family, or resell them on marketplace, yardsales, or the fleamarket at a booth. they will all have a room/rooms dedicated to their hauls and my mom and sis did as well. The amount of money they saved was AMAZING. My mom had a 1k bill and with coupons only paid $6. And this sort of savings as the norm, not the exception. With most coupons going digital now though, finding the sales and coupon stacking is alot more difficult so you have to be really dedicated to do what OPs gf is doing. Its possible, but takes time and dedication to be an extreme couponer these days.

[@AndyyWithAY]

Mark I think we ALL chucked at the title of story 2. It's pretty wild

[@pandorasflame7742]

Companies have seriously tried to crack down on couponers since that show. Now they have clear limits printed on them and the computers won't let you use them past those limits (if they've been updated since like 2010).

[@hungrymusicwolf]

19:49 I loved your story, it was so wholesome and down to earth.

[@briansmaller7443]

42 cans of shaving cream. The propellant would leak out long before I ever got to use that much shaving cream.

[@thehaveninthehand]

Usually in my country, coupons have a maximum of items that will be covered, 6 mostly. It's because we don't have giant stores like Walmart, so it's to avoid shortages.

[@MorbidKat]

I grew up in poverty and still have food issues, not as bad as I used to but it's taken almost a decade to even get to where I am now. I highly recommend Op get his fiance into some therapy. Its not a "cure" but it certainly helps.

[@Aaron-kj8dv]

yeah everyone saying "limit her couponing" and shit are missing the point. The couponing is the symptom of a problem, not the actual problem.

[@justine8387]

It sounds like she is already in therapy and has a very supportive partner.

[@crystalhernandez3370]

It's a rush you get when you get so many items for next to nothing cents. I could see the food insecurities connect that now that she's an adult she probably sees how much her family could've saved and have enough money for other basic needs.

[@pinkdipi]

Have to love a wholesome one at the end

[@MizTameRumors]

Just hearing first story gave me anxiety. I couldn't live with all that stuff everywhere!

[@acatnamedtaz2167]

Story 1, I love that she can still do her couponing to keep saving, and the extra going to charity, simply awesome 😎

[@Raggmopp-xl7yf]

I remember the days of the super-couponers. It was literally a full-time job and these people would leave the grocery store with 4 grocery carts with mountains of goods and over $200 in cash FROM the store! Their garages looked like a preppers dream! B/c of this many of the stores started initiating coupon restrictions (not being able to double up, etc) and it's not as lucrative as it used to be. Still, I bet if there's a will there's a way!

[@Aaron-kj8dv]

I feel for him but I'm someone who grew up without a lot and I have a tendency to do stuff like this. She probably is always waiting for other shoe to drop and be thrown in extreme poverty.

[@AAAforshort]

I think it's awesome how reddit sometimes helps give solutions you wouldn't think of, I've seen people on extreme couponing shows often donate to charities and other good causes, but it didn't cross my mind how it could be the solution on story 1. I'm glad to read it helped both of them ♡

[@Boogledigs]

From the age of 2 until I was 21, we lived in real poverty because my father resisted paying anything for my mum, brother and I. When I started work I was able to fund our home properly. I found out that the pantry was overflowing. My mum told me that whatever food items she bought she had to buy three of each. This, I'm certain was a mental reaction to being able to buy food without worrying. I really think that subconsciously she felt that this security would fail so she wanted to ensure we could eat for weeks.

[@dw146]

I know someone that does this. There’s Facebook groups where they share their “haul” and tell each other about where to find coupons. I’m all for saving money but the effort level is just way too for me. I’d rather have the time for other things.

[@theconfusedvampire]

Story 2: My mom and I like to watch movies together. Sometimes, she falls asleep and it makes me sad, so, we've made it my job to help her stay awake because it's involuntary. 🤦🏻 COMMUNICATION.

[@bamban_garcia5562]

Seeing people bring in 3 or 4 baskets full of groceries then divide them so each member within the group pays separately for maximum savings thanks to coupons being restricted to a single order, or seeing an entire group do the same but pass each other the same coupon for maximum savings, or even witnessing orders of upwards $400 or more dollars go down to around the $80 dollar mark thanks to maximum couponing, I can safely say it is a thing at least where I work at

[@Jennifer-vv5qv]

When someone has sleep apnea they can often micro-sleep, or fall asleep and not actually know they're sleeping. I know this because that was me before I started sleeping with a C-PAP. I had a boyfriend at the time that also would get annoyed with me because I would nod off all the time, especially when watching movies or being a passenger in a car.

[@Swnsasy]

ROFLOL Omgosh I can't breathe 🤣🤣He gave her a sandle and a scrunchie 🤣Omgosh my abs hurt from laughing...

[@kerribottriell-baxter7345]

I have so much patience when it comes to Learner drivers. And it sounds like you were learning in a Manual car Mark

[@w7100]

Story 1: oh I've seen people walk in the store with books of coupons, leave with pallets of stuff, people get so angry that we couldn't take them, they demanded we call the manufacturer 😅, these people go extreme

[@evarodriguez4319]

Be happy. You will never run out. It is hard work.

[@madisonweber2480]

My boyfriend and I used to constantly argue about buying in bulk, I don't get into the extreme part but but I pay attention to store coupons and unit prices of items, until March of 2020 when I had purchased the ultra mega pack of tp a month previously. I was able to keep our grocery bill around $60 a week while we were unemployed for a bit. It did take a while for me to get out of that mentally

[@mariannecormier3021]

I did 10 years on a grocery store cash. I loved it when couponers came to my cash, because i was excited to help them save money. My philosophy was, "I;ve been a customer much longer than I was a cashier and treated people how I wish to be treated. Mind you, there were those customers I'd tell, " please continue to shop at walmart"...I worked at a completely different company.