Tom won a significant amount of money in the lottery and wanted to give some of it to his ex-wife, but his current girlfriend was furious and accused him of still being in love with her, leading to a breakup and Tom’s realization about the value of forgiveness and kindness.
He Won a Huge Sum of Money
It was a life-changing moment for Tom when he won a “crazy big” amount of money in the millions, and he knew that it was enough to change his life and that of his family forever. Tom’s ex-wife, the mother of his two children, was the first person he called after his parents to share the good news. Despite their past, Tom still loved her and wanted to show her that he cared, so he decided to give her a significant amount of money from his winnings to help improve her life and that of their children.
It Didn’t Go Down Well
However, when Tom shared his plans with his current girlfriend, she was furious and accused him of still being in love with his ex-wife. “You’re disrespecting me by giving her money,” she screamed. “I can’t believe you’re still hung up on her.” Tom tried to explain that it was about showing his appreciation and gratitude for his ex-wife’s role in co-parenting their children, but his girlfriend refused to listen. She threatened to break up with him if he gave any money to his ex-wife, leaving Tom feeling relieved rather than upset.
Family Thought the Idea was Good
“I realized that my girlfriend’s reaction showed me her true colors,” Tom said. “She was more concerned about her own feelings than about my relationship with my children and their mother. And that’s not the kind of person I want to be with.”
Despite the potential fallout from his decision, Tom knew that he had to do what was right for his family and his own conscience. He consulted with his lawyer and his parents, who both agreed that it was a good idea to give some of his winnings to his ex-wife.
The Ex was Thankful
When Tom finally spoke to his ex-wife about his plans, she was shocked and grateful. “You don’t have to do this,” she said. “But I appreciate it more than you know.”
Tom’s ex-wife was touched by his gesture and knew that it would make a huge difference in her life and that of their children. She was grateful for Tom’s kindness, despite their past issues.
“Tom has always been a good father to our children, and I appreciate him for that,” she said. “This is just another example of how he’s willing to do what’s best for our family.”
The Girlfriend was Mad
Tom’s girlfriend, on the other hand, continued to be upset about his decision and eventually broke up with him. But Tom knew that he had made the right choice and that he could move forward with a clear conscience. “I don’t regret giving my ex-wife some of my winnings,” he said. “It was the right thing to do, and I know that it will help her and our children in the long run. And if my girlfriend couldn’t understand that, then maybe she wasn’t the right person for me after all.”
Straight to the Internet
In the end, Tom learned an important lesson about the value of kindness and forgiveness. He realized that, no matter how much money he had, it wouldn’t mean anything if he didn’t have the love and support of his family and friends. However he couldn’t seem to shake this feeling of guilt towards the girlfriend and had he handled the situation to the best of his ability or not, so he decided to seek advice from a popular internet forum to see what they thought.
The Internet Responds
One person comments, “I think you did the right thing if you intended for the money to help out her and your kids. If you only intended to give it to her because you ‘love’ your ex-wife then you’re a bit of a jerk for making your current girlfriend a ‘plan b’. The way she reacted was a little over the top, but to be expected since you are giving money to another woman (that you used to be married to).
Otherwise, you do have kids to provide for and it’s none of her business because you’re not married and you don’t share the money.”
Another Response
Another person writes, “There are actually women out there who would see the value in a man that is respectful of the mother of his children. Your children will benefit from this in ways that have nothing to do with the money. And I’m no psychologist, but it sounds to me like you still have a lot of love and respect for your ex. Make sure you aren’t staying with your girlfriend out of guilt for the role she played in the breakdown of your marriage.”
A Final Response
A third person writes, “This will massively benefit your kids and will help you and your ex get along tremendously. The girlfriend on the other hand…well she’s bound to be insecure, given how things started between you two. I don’t have a whole lot of sympathy for her for knowingly getting involved with a married man.”
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