Man Refuses Girlfriend's Lottery-Funded Meal Over Gambling Objection
A Thai man refused to let his girlfriend pay for a shabu meal with her underground lottery winnings, insisting on splitting the bill because he opposes gambling on principle. He called the money "made on others' backs," leading to a silent ride home and a cold shoulder. He posted the story online asking if he was wrong, sparking debate among netizens.
A social media user shared the story, writing: 'Just need to vent a bit. Yesterday evening my girlfriend invited me to dinner at a restaurant. Usually when we eat out like this, we split the bill — nobody really treats the other except on birthdays or special occasions. But today she seemed unusually cheerful. Walking in, she told me, "Today I'll treat you, eat all you want." I was surprised. After we sat down and ordered meat and vegetables, I casually asked what she was so happy about, treating me to expensive shabu. She said she'd won the underground lottery on a betting website. The moment I heard "underground lottery" and "bet on a website," my appetite vanished instantly. I'm strongly against all forms of gambling — underground lottery, betting sites, any get-rich-quick scheme. I see it as a vicious cycle; the money comes from squeezing the desperation and greed of others. Thinking that way, I genuinely felt sick eating free food from that money. I immediately flagged down a staff member and asked, "Could you split the bill for me? I'll pay my own share." My girlfriend looked stunned. When the staff walked away, she demanded in a harsh voice why I was doing this. I told her straight in a calm voice: "We'll pay our own way. No need to treat me. Money made on others' backs — whatever you eat with it won't taste good." The atmosphere at the table collapsed. She put down her chopsticks, went silent, and didn't eat another bite. After we finished, split the bills, and paid, she walked out to the car. Back at the room, she wouldn't speak to me at all. When I asked for an answer, she acted like I'd done something terribly wrong. I just want everyone's opinion: Was I wrong to stand by my principles and refuse to benefit from or eat food bought with gambling money? Why is she this angry when I didn't insult her — I just asked to pay my own share for my own peace of mind?'
