When Winning Big Backfires: Couple Says Lottery “Ruined Their Lives”

Everyone dreams about hitting that life-changing lottery jackpot — paying off the mortgage, traveling first class, buying the dream home, and never stressing about bills again. Sounds perfect, right? Well, not for one couple who say their big win actually ruined their lives.

According to someone who knew the couple through their kids, things went downhill fast after they shared their good news a little too publicly. “They told everyone,” the friend wrote on Reddit. “New house, new car, fancy clothes — the whole deal. But once word got out, friends and family wouldn’t stop showing up asking for money, day and night. When they said no, people turned nasty.”

The constant pressure eventually became unbearable. The couple packed up and disappeared for six months just to escape the chaos. When they finally returned, many friendships — and even some family bonds — were beyond repair. They later admitted they wished they could go back to their old life before all the drama and attention.

Other Reddit users chimed in with mixed feelings:

• One said if they ever won big, they’d move far away and cut contact with “money-hungry” relatives.

• Another admitted they’d love to have that “problem,” though they’d probably lie about how much they actually won to keep the peace.

• And one summed it up perfectly: “It’s wild how people can’t resist bragging about their win — there’s literally zero benefit to telling everyone except for some fake clout.”

Turns out, winning millions might buy luxury — but it can also cost you peace, privacy, and the relationships that matter most.