Partner walks away from relationship after loved one wins big gambling, and refuses to share: 'My win, my money'

A concerned social media user has sought advice online after their partner won big after gambling -- but refused to share any of the winnings.

Relationships can hit rocky patches for a number of reasons, and finances can be a tricky thing to overcome, especially if someone comes into a large influx of money.

You'd hope that anything would be shared equally - perhaps in the form of a new house, or maybe even a really fancy vacation.

Unfortunately, money has a way of bringing out the absolute worst in people, as one Redditor found out the hard way.

Money can often come between couples. Credit: bymuratdeniz/Getty

Beginning their story, the Redditor said: "Me and my partner had this deal where I'd chip in $20 a month for their gambling hobby. Thought it was a fun little support thing. Fast forward, and they actually win big. Like, new car big."

Sounds great, right?

Sadly, it all took a turn for the worse. "When I hinted at maybe celebrating or planning together (something small mind you!), they went all, 'My win, my money,' the post continued.

"I tried explaining that my contributions were in the spirit of partnership, not investment. That didn't fly. They insisted that what I gave was just support, not a stake in any potential win. Felt pretty cold, not gonna lie."

At this point, it feels like at the very least the Redditor is owed the money back that they had shared with their partner to fuel the gambling.

The post went on: "I decided to end things because it felt like a huge red flag about our future. Their reaction? Not great. They accused me of only being with them for the money, which is rich (pun intended) considering the timing."

The Redditors partner had an unspecified "gambling hobby". Credit: Michael Blann/Getty

After the Redditor was called a "gold digger" by their partner's family, they said: "My stance was about feeling like we're not really a team, but to them, I'm the villain who bailed at the first sign of fortune."

People flooded their comments with their thoughts, and let's just say, most weren't favorable of the person with a "gambling hobby".

One person said: "Next time his family calls you a gold digger, remind them that you gave him money, and that if you were actually a gold digger, you wouldn't have broken up with him."

The couple split up over the money. Credit: Kinga Krzeminska/Getty

A second added: "You've been fair, even supported him financially. If his family calls you a gold digger, remind them: you wouldn't have left him if that were true. Keep your head held high!"

A third person said: "Your ex sucks, their family sucks, and their friends suck. Sounds to me like you won big by finding this out before marriage."

Yikes! I guess they were the real winner in the end.

Featured image credit: Michael Blann/Getty