- A recent lottery winner has taken to the internet to ask if she’s in the wrong for not wanting to share her winnings with her husband
- The woman explained that she had won “semi-life-changing money” from a scratch card and was excited about the possibilities it presented
- She wanted to use the money to travel solo overseas; however, her husband believed that the money should be put into their joint savings
A woman explained that she had recently won significant money from a scratch card and was very excited. However, she wanted to go on a solo trip instead of putting the money into the couple’s joint savings.
Her husband believed they should put the money into their joint savings account, leading to a disagreement between the couple.
Wife reluctant to share
The woman shared her displeasure on Reddit
She wrote:
“My husband isn’t owed half of the money just because we are married.”
Many people weighed in on the issue, with some stating that the husband was legally entitled to the winnings since they were married.
Others argued that the woman was entitled to spend the money as she pleased since it was her lottery win.
Netizens poked holes on their marriage
People on the forum were quick to offer their thoughts on the situation, with some pointing out that the legal case around lottery winnings can vary depending on the couple’s circumstances.
However, most commenters focused on the relationship dynamics between the couple and the importance of communication and compromise.
Pastor slams stingy wives
Separately, Tanzanian preacher Rose Shaboka, the wife of Pastor Nick Shaboka of New Day Church, called out women who don’t contribute anything to the family kitty.
Rose is also a co-pastor and founder of Winning Women International Ministry. She told wives to step up, help their husbands financially, and not just wait for him to provide.
The beautiful Tanzanian pastor is known to teach on relationship and family matters both online and offline.
She advised women to surprise their husbands occasionally with clothes, shoes and food without waiting to be given the money.
