Man Wins $50k From Scratch-Off Ticket, Wife Angry He Wants To Give It To Cousin

Alfe Mercado
Scratch-off Ticket
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A man in his mid-forties won $50k from a scratch-off ticket during a family gathering. His cousin, a recent college graduate, was the lucky recipient of the ticket. The man's wife is angry that he wants to give the money away and demands he takes the ticket back. The man argues that the money would change his cousin's life and he couldn't have picked a better family member to receive the gift. Read on to find out if the man is the a**hole in this situation.

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Man's wife angry he wants to give $50k to cousin 😠

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Man wins $50k from scratch-off ticket, wife angry

One man's joy is another's anger. After winning $50k from a scratch-off ticket, this man's wife is unhappy that he wants to give it to his cousin. Despite the fact that the money would not be life-changing for the couple, the wife is insistent that they keep it for themselves. Meanwhile, the cousin is a recent college graduate with loans to pay and a long commute to work. The money would allow him to start his life on a more stable footing. Who should the money go to? Is the wife justified in wanting to keep it? Read on for the reactions and comments.

NTA gives cousin lottery ticket, wife angry he won $50k

_its_only_forever | _its_only_forever

Generous man faces wife's anger for giving cousin scratch-off winnings

Laines_Ecossaises | Laines_Ecossaises

Wife wants $50k scratch-off ticket back. Greed or entitlement?

StAlvis | StAlvis

Confused OP seeks explanation for wife's sudden greed 🤔

SlinkyMalinky20 | SlinkyMalinky20

Heartwarming gesture turns into $50k win for lucky cousin ❤️🤑

gwacemom | gwacemom

Cousin wins $50k, wife angry. Commenter says NTA, wife's insane 😂

Grumpygeese4 | Grumpygeese4

Wife's greed shows in argument over husband's cousin's winnings 💰

Fattycat1992 | Fattycat1992

Fairly won $50k causes family dispute. NTA stands ground.

Thyumos | Thyumos

Wife angry over $50k win, NTA but talk to her 🤔

lockerpunch | lockerpunch

Man's wife angry over cousin receiving scratch-off winnings. NTA.

Apprehensive-Owl4635 | Apprehensive-Owl4635

Wife wants to keep cousin from winning $50k - NTA for standing up for him 🎉

ChaoticNeutralDragon | ChaoticNeutralDragon

Gifted $50k to cousin, wife jealous and resentful. NTA.

geekyoverachiever | geekyoverachiever

NTA! Congrats on the win and handling your wife's reaction 👏🏼

fatheryeg | fatheryeg

Man rightfully wants to give gifted $50k to cousin 👏

OrcEight | OrcEight

Wife's reaction to husband's lottery win raises red flags 🚩

sapphicsapphires | sapphicsapphires

Man's wife wants his cousin's $50k lottery win.

Old-Elderberry-9946 | Old-Elderberry-9946

Gifting scratch-offs: a risky game of chance 🎲

Minute_Box3852 | Minute_Box3852

Petty but satisfying 🤣

practical_shoes | practical_shoes

Red flag? Wife angry over husband's generosity to cousin 💰🤔

Petty25betty | Petty25betty

Don't be greedy! NTA deserves the win and generosity.

holymolyholyholy | holymolyholyholy

Concerns raised about stay-at-home mom's happiness and value

PerkyLurkey | PerkyLurkey

Gifts are no longer yours. NTA for giving lottery tickets.

Pleasant_Cold | Pleasant_Cold

Commenter suspects hidden debt, OP denies. NTA. 🤣

Smismar07 | Smismar07

NTA gives lotto ticket as gift, wife angry at cousin's win

LackVegetable | LackVegetable

Spouse angry over $50k scratch-off win, commenter says NTA.

No_Recognition_2434 | No_Recognition_2434

NTA, but wife's reaction is unacceptable 😡

Suchboss1136 | Suchboss1136

A lighthearted suggestion for a tense situation 😂

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Generous man faces marital conflict over cousin's gift 🎁💰

Hefty_Candidate_4902 | Hefty_Candidate_4902

No take-backs on scratch-offs 🎫🚫. Wife's wrong. NTA.

corgihuntress | corgihuntress

Lottery ticket drama: NTA gives ticket away, now regrets it.

CATIONKING | CATIONKING

Don't be an a-hole like the man's wife. Give generously 😊

hillarystarbright | hillarystarbright

Hilarious! Wife angry husband wants to gift winning ticket to cousin.

Status-Pattern7539 | Status-Pattern7539

Family saw him give ticket. Wife can't get it back 🤷‍♀️

Pohkopf | Pohkopf

Man wants to gift lottery win to cousin, wife angry. YTA.

Jazzlike-Flounder882 | Jazzlike-Flounder882

Don't let greed ruin family relationships. Share the jackpot 💰

Gimmecheesenow | Gimmecheesenow

Jealousy shouldn't strip someone of a life-changing $50k. #NTA 👏

xx_patatessautees_xx | xx_patatessautees_xx

Commenter defends man's decision to give winnings to cousin. 💰

Sexy_Ass_Armadillo | Sexy_Ass_Armadillo

Spouse's true colors revealed over lottery win. NTA.

Objective-Elephant13 | Objective-Elephant13

Spouse bitter over cousin's lottery win, commenters shocked

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Spouse upset over lottery win, takes it on family member 😒

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Financial secrets in the marriage? 🤔

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Man's wife angry he wants to give $50k lottery prize to cousin 👀

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Man's wife and mother-in-law upset over cousin receiving lottery winnings 💰

Fast_Cloud_4711 | Fast_Cloud_4711

Defend your cousin's right to the money! 🤑

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Wife angry over husband's generosity 🤷‍♂️💸

Otherwise-Nebula3654 | Otherwise-Nebula3654

Generous gift or rightful ownership? NTA keeps 50k winnings.

Fianna9 | Fianna9

Man's wife upset he wants to give scratch-off winnings to cousin 💰

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Man not at fault, but wife is. 🤷‍♀️

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Commenter calls out wife's behavior, NTA wins scratch-off.

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Wife jealous of cousin's gift? 🤔 NTA deserves support!

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Man in the clear for giving cousin scratch-off winnings 💰

lemurlounders | lemurlounders

Stand your ground! Don't let anyone guilt trip you 💪

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Support for standing up to wife's selfish behavior 🤝💰

DDecimal | DDecimal

Commenter defends OP's decision to give winning ticket to cousin 💰

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Commenter says 'NTA' to man wanting to give lottery win to cousin 🤑

Intelligent_Stop5564 | Intelligent_Stop5564

Supportive comment encourages reconsidering unsupportive spouse, praises generosity towards cousin ❤️

ChaosNHamHam | ChaosNHamHam

Destiny strikes with $50k scratch-off ticket. NTA, hero today!

Radiant-Chipmunk-987 | Radiant-Chipmunk-987

Choosing family over money: NTA comment wins support 👍

HaratoBarato | HaratoBarato

Man wins $50k from scratch-off, wife upset. NTA suggests revenge.

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