Alright, folks, grab your popcorn because we've got a classic tale of money matters in a marriage. So, this couple, married for three years, is living the comfortable life. He's raking in $150k, she's pulling in $50k, and no kids, they each get $500 of 'fun money' to splurge on personal pleasures.
Now, our protagonist here, Mr. Thrill-seeker, decides to venture into the world of gambling. Every Saturday, he heads to the casino with $100, leaving his wallet at home to resist temptation. Wife strongly disapproves, fearing he'll spiral into a "destructive path." But, hey, it's his dopamine-fueled joy, and he's all in.
Plot twist: he hits the jackpot, bags $1,000! Ecstatic, he splurges on a PS5 and games. Wife catches wind, asks how he spent so much, and the truth spills out. She's not thrilled and believes half of the winnings should've been hers.
Our guy argues it's his 'fun money,' and he's free to do as he pleases. Wife claims it's income to be shared, sparks fly, and he stands firm, refusing to split the pot. She's eyeing a girls trip, and that extra cash could've been her golden ticket.
They're at an impasse, and he's not backing down. Wife turns to her squad, and now they're all calling him a financial abuser, accusing him of robbing her of what's rightfully hers.
So, dear internet, what's the verdict? Is he the financial villain or just a man enjoying his casino conquests?
Here's the full story
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At first this looks like a happy married couple
Source: u/RhubarbLeather2447
OP is a stubborn person, but he can do whatever he wants with his earning
Source: u/RhubarbLeather2448
Turns out OP's wife doesn't like her hubby got a PS5, what's wrong with her?
Source: u/RhubarbLeather2449
Ah! I see the reason why OP's wife is mad now
Source: u/RhubarbLeather2450
I guess OP's wife belongs to a group of friends that share the same financial interest
Source: u/RhubarbLeather2451
Maybe they should have planned it first before signing the Marriage certificate, but I can't blame OP
Source: Independent-Pay-9442
Here's what OP replies
Source: u/RhubarbLeather2447
I don't think OP's wife does that
Source: Vispartofmyname
Typical trophy wife's attitude
Source: wonderboi_777
Yeah! It's kinda weird that they are petty over this
Source: shinymetalobjekt
I feel like this is the case true
Source: Internal-Ride7361
Thank God OP justified his spending and explained their financial plan
Source: u/RhubarbLeather2446
101 on how to sabotage your marriage
Source: notadruggie31
To be honest, this couple really looks like a siblings rivalry more than a marriage
Source: _hootyowlscissors
OP has to keep explaining himself, bad luck guy
Source: u/RhubarbLeather2446
Totally
Source: Top-Necessary5003
Personally, this seems like the guy didn't check on his wife's characteristics first before getting her the ring. Her friends, her ways of overspending her fun money and all.
What do you guys think? For OP's wife, I guess gambling is not a path of destruction as long as her husband made money from it. What a weird couple.