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I've often daydreamed about what I would do if I struck it big in the lottery...
And one thing I can assure you, sharing the winnings with my boyfriend's dog would never be part of that daydream.
But that's exactly what occurred to Reddit user Happy_Philosophy_977, who won $50,000 in the lottery. Her boyfriend thinks she should share the prize not just with him, but also with Baxter, his golden retriever.
She’s not on board with that idea, but now she's questioning if she's the bad guy for not agreeing to share the cash with her boyfriend’s furry friend.
Here's what went down:
"So, I (26F) won a pretty nice sum in the lottery, about $50k. Before my win, my boyfriend (29M) and I would always joke that, if I ever hit the jackpot, I’d 'split it three ways' between me, him, and his dog, Baxter."
"Baxter is a golden retriever, and I adore him, but I always thought it was, you know, just a joke."
"Well, fast-forward to me actually winning, and my boyfriend is now completely serious about wanting me to give 'Baxter’s share' of the money. He claims I promised and that Baxter deserves $10k in a 'dog trust fund' for future vet expenses, toys, and anything else he needs. I told him that was absurd. Baxter’s a dog and doesn't require a trust fund."
"Now, my boyfriend’s calling me selfish and accusing me of breaking my promise. He says it’s not about the dog; it’s about me not keeping my word, and that shows I don’t value our relationship. (But seriously? Over a dog??)"
"Here’s where it gets weird: I actually bought Baxter a really nice dog bed and some pricey treats with part of the winnings, but my boyfriend insists that doesn’t count because it wasn’t the 'official' $10k I supposedly promised. He even suggested we consult a lawyer to establish the dog trust fund to 'make it official.' I feel like I’m in an alternate universe."
"AITA for not giving a literal dog a portion of my lottery winnings, even though I might’ve joked about it? Or is this whole situation just ridiculous?"
Most people on Reddit thought the poster was not the a**hole, and many even suggested she consider breaking up with her boyfriend.
After the original post, the poster decided to confront her boyfriend and shared an UPDATE. Here’s the second part...
"So, after some reflection, I (26F) finally confronted my boyfriend (29M) about this ridiculous dog trust fund situation. I told him that while I care for Baxter, giving $10k to a dog is absurd, and I can't believe it’s become such a big issue in our relationship."
"His reaction? He doubled down. He kept insisting that it’s 'not about the money' (even though it’s clearly all about the money) and that this is really about 'trust' and me 'not keeping promises.'"
"He even went as far as saying that if I can’t keep this 'promise' (again, about a DOG), how can he trust me to keep my word on more important matters?"
"At that moment, I just couldn't take it anymore. I told him that this whole situation had raised huge red flags, and after two years together, I couldn’t believe he was acting like this. I told him outright that we were ending things because his priorities seemed completely out of alignment. If he's being this unreasonable over something so trivial, I can't imagine how he'd handle bigger issues down the road."
"Instead of reflecting on what I said, he became defensive and accused me of breaking his trust. I’m shocked by how this all escalated, but I feel like this breakup was inevitable based on his behavior.
AITA for ending a two-year relationship over a dog trust fund, or is this as crazy as it seems?"
Well, there you have it! Money can certainly bring out some strange behaviors in people. What would you have done if you were in the lottery-winner's shoes?
Or have you ever found yourself in a similar situation, where you came into money, and someone else expected you to share it with them (or their dog)??? Maybe you unexpectedly inherited something and people began asking for a cut of it?
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Note: Some of this submission was edited for length and/or clarity.
