Woman Wins $50,000 in the Lottery Then Shocks Her Boyfriend Because She Refuses to Share Her Winnings to Pay Off His Credit Card Debt

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Jesse Kessenheimer • Writer and Editor
Dec 24, 2024 11:00 AM EST

There's a reason people wear masks when accepting their lottery winnings on live television. With their identity concealed, winners are more likely to keep a hold of their lotto treasure because fewer randoms will emerge from the woodwork asking for their cut. The entitlement of those adjacent to lottery winners is unmatched.

Sorry, but I don't see YOUR name on this winning ticket.

The woman in our next story recently won a $50k jackpot. Excitedly, she shared the good news with her boyfriend, but the joyous moment was instantly tainted when he suggested what she should do with the money. Because it always hurts the most when the knife in your back comes from those closest to you… Keep scrolling to read how this lady kept a strong grip on her skrilla when the man she thought she trusted came looking to get his.

After this, here's another wild tale of a woman empowered to safeguard her successes, except this time, against the gnawing teeth of a bridezilla.

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    Koo 5 When I told him about my win, he was excited at first, but then he started joking about how he'd spend it. At first, it was lighthearted stuff like we'll buy a fancy new gaming setup or finally upgrade my car. But as the night went on, his jokes got a little more serious... 190 10
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    AITAH for refusing to share my lottery winnings with my boyfriend after he joked about how he'd spend it? I (25F) recently won $50,000 from a scratch-off lottery ticket.
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    It's the first time I've ever won anything big, and I was over the moon. My boyfriend (27M) and I have been dating for about two years, and while we don't live together, we've talked about taking the next step soon.
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    When I told him about my win, he was excited at first, but then he started joking about how he'd spend it. At first, it was lighthearted stuff like we'll buy a fancy new gaming setup or finally
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    upgrade my car. But as the night went on, his jokes got a little more serious. He said things like, "I guess I don't have to save for that trip to Europe anymore-your treat!" and "Finally, you can help me pay off some of my credit card debt."
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    I laughed it off initially, but he kept going and started. talking about bigger things, like putting a down payment on a house together, all with my winnings** It rubbed me the wrong way, especially
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    since we haven't even had serious conversations about combining finances. When I told him I planned to save most of it for myself-
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    maybe invest or use it to pay off some of my student loans he got upset and said I was being selfish. He said that couples share everything and that it was our win, not just mine, because he's supported me through a lot.
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    The thing is, I bought the ticket with my own money, scratched it myself, and never promised to share it. He's now calling me greedy and distant, saying this shows I'm not serious about our relationship.
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    AITAH for not wanting to share my lottery winnings with him?
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    torrent_gp_victim You actually won twice!!! First the $50k, then an even greater value. Insight into who you are dating. Get away from him now.
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    Open Equal_1515 so let me get this straight. you scratched the ticket, won the cash, and suddenly your boyfriend thinks he's jeff bezos with your money? 'our win'? i don't remember him holding the lucky penny while you scratched that ticket.
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    like, sir, you supported her through what exactly? helping her decide which flavor ramen to buy when she was broke? supporting someone emotionally doesn't mean you're entitled to their literal lottery winnings
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    and let's not overlook the bold financial planning here: 'your treat to europe', 'pay off my credit card debt' and 'buy us a house'. wow, what a philanthropist-spending all your money to make his life better. truly inspiring.
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    honestly, if he's calling you greedy for not funding his eurotrip and bad credit choices, maybe he needs a reality check (or a financial advisor). keep your winnings, invest them, and remember-sharing a netflix password is one thing, but sharing a lottery win with someone who jokes about spending it for you? hard pass !!
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    Angelblade92 NTA - He has no rights whatsoever to a cent of that money nor should he be dictating how you spend it. Don't let him manipulate you into covering his debts, you likely won't ever come into such a large amount of money like that again.
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    Constant_Jelly52 NTA you are not married and not living together. None of it is his. Also I'd consider reevaluating the relationship. His actions now are just the tip of the iceberg.
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    Rainbow-Sunshine185 NTA. It's your win, and you're allowed to decide how to spend it. He's being unreasonable if you never agreed to share it.
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    Dachshundmom5 Top 1% Commenter You aren't married or even living together. He's already manipulative and demanding. Mr Red Flag gets nothing. You need to spend time reviewing if he should even be sticking around. The correct reaction was being happy for you, not demanding money that he has zero right to. He's showing you what a lousy guy he is. Believe him.
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