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Jul 17, 2023

Reddit Woman Doesn't Want To Split Lottery Winnings

"We fantasized about what to do with our money, but the time to claim is drawing near, so we have begun having more practical discussions about how to claim it and what to do with it." BuzzFeed Staff

"We fantasized about what to do with our money, but the time to claim is drawing near, so we have begun having more practical discussions about how to claim it and what to do with it."

BuzzFeed Staff

"They probably already talked it out, and Tim convinced your husband that it would only be fair for him to get a piece, too. It definitely sounds like your husband has been worked over."

—u/mnhw93

"Oh, he’s already told the friend guaranteed, and they hatched this plan together."

—u/Greedy_Lawyer

"It almost feels like a way for husband to get his hands on most of the money. Hiding it in the open by giving to 'best friend.'"

—u/SpecialistAfter511

"I came into a large inheritance about 20 years ago. Was asked to 'invest' in a friend's business, and it ended up eating five years of my life and a great deal of said inheritance. The people I shared this with and tried to help felt extremely entitled to the money as well as my time, even though it was gained in a much more difficult manner than yours.

Generally speaking, if you are a good person, you do want to help other people achieve goals that they ordinarily wouldn't be able to. But, I'm telling you: Don't. Not everyone thinks like you. Not everyone is a good person, and you have no idea until you've lost more than you can afford, whether you are just feeding into someone else's greed."

—u/ember428

"You know every person who has every crossed your path will show up or start messaging, etc. The fact your husband thinks you should give his friend 1/3 of your money is insane to me. If you want to give him a little something, that'd be okay, but I don't understand why your husband couldn't enjoy the money if his friend didn't have part of it? Is he planning on living a high roller life and wants his friend to be able to join in?"

—u/Lazuli_Rose

"Get a lawyer, financial planner, and establish how much you want to go toward charities, future expenses, etc.

Maybe the compromise is treating Tim and his partner to a fun vacation. Then, if it comes up, you can say you won the trip for four or tell the truth. But I think given you want to keep it private, it’s ok if you want to do that and white lie. No one needs to be privy to your financial information."

—u/Choice_Werewolf1259

"If you want to buy Tim a new Accord, go nuts. But giving him 1/3 of your winnings is insane. TALK TO A LAWYER ASAP. If you're not already talking to one, you're doing it wrong. Also, get the money somewhere that your husband CANNOT decide to move it without your permission and knowledge."

—u/zippy_zaboo