Woman divides the internet over not wanting to share Lotto winnings
A young mother has divided the internet after sharing that she didn’t want to split her Lotto winnings with her boyfriend.
The woman took to Facebook to share that she bought the ticket on a whim and won half her annual salary as a result.
Taking to social media, she explained how the awkward conversation with her partner unfolded.
“I started to tell my boyfriend I was gonna put it towards my kids' college and do some upgrades to my house. He said, ‘what about my half?’,” she wrote.
She went on to explain how the couple have the same yearly salary and how her partner said he could really use the financial help, but she doesn't want to share.
“If I had won $6million I'd have no problem giving him half because it would be very easy to live off $3million. But 1/4 of one year's salary won't help me much,” she added.
She also revealed that the couple would sometimes “daydream" about winning a lottery jackpot and would split a ticket every now and then, promising to go halves in the winnings.
However, the mum said this time was different because it was a spur-of-the-moment ticket purchase and he wasn't part of it.
The woman’s post welcomed a range of differing comments, with some people not appearing sympathetic to the young mum.
“Is half the pot worth more than your relationship? If it is, you shouldn't be in the relationship anyway, so call it off,” one person said.
Another person added, “Can you for two seconds not see how this is very petty? He didn't contribute 'this time'. I'm sure when he buys a ticket he's not thinking 'oh this one is for just me and if we win on these ones then we will share’.”
However, some people were quick to stand up for her and tell her she doesn’t owe her partner half her winnings.
“She isn't selfish for keeping the money, they didn't have an agreement this time, and why should he be entitled to it. She is better off spending it on her home and her children's future,” one woman said.
Another added, “If he won $20 would he give you $10? If he won $1,000 would he give you $500? If the answer is yes, then throw the guy a bone, but if you don't live together, there's no ring on your finger, and the answer is no? Keep it.”
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