Relationship Advice for Lottery Winners
Cashing in a large sum of money all of a sudden can be really stressful for ordinary people. Imagine the feeling you would have if you found out you are the Mega Millions’ jackpot winner! Wouldn’t you be overwhelmed knowing such a fortune is about to make its way towards your bank account? How much would your lifestyle change? Actually, this is entirely up to you, but one thing is sure: when running into hundreds of millions of dollars (or euro), most people find it difficult to continue their life just the way it was.
The dream of winning the lottery excites billions of people from around the world, just like the one of becoming a Hollywood star. Both money and fame have a significant impact upon personal life. Will you stick to the same group of friends if you are a movie star? How will a large lottery win change the relationship you have with your spouse, your kids and other family members. Here are some pieces of advice that will help your maintain sane relationships even if you suddenly become a celebrity or a lottery winner.
Try to maintain a normal life
All sorts of rumors were circulating in the media a few weeks ago as the news of three of the top EuroMillions lottery winning couples getting a divorce got out. Can winning a huge amount of money pose a threat on your marriage? Many of these couples blame it on the stress of becoming a multi-millionaire. However, the specialists argue that if you had a sane marriage before the sudden change occurred, there are high chances you will continue living blissfully with your partner.
Things are quite different when talking about celebrity couples. While with the lottery, there is a happiness peak that settles in right after the win and slowly fades away, when becoming a star everything changes. It’s not only about the money. It’s a whole lifestyle, full of events ordinary people don’t have access to.
Then, what if your spouse does not belong to the same world? Is it still possible? It certainly is as proven by numerous celebrities married to ordinary people. One of the top actors Hollywood has ever know, Mel Gibson could have anyone. Yet, he was married for almost 30 years to Robyn Gibson – a woman who was his neighbor back in Adelaide, Australia.
How do these people do it? The answer is simple: they try to keep away from the typical rich world craziness and to maintain a normal routine.
Use the money to make your loved ones happy
Instead of becoming all superficial and selfish as many people do when running into a sudden wealth, try to use the recently acquired fortune to reward the ones that were by your side all life long, even when nobody knew your name, when your face was not featuring all the tabloids, and when your main worry was how to pay the monthly bills.
Think about the dreams you were making right before winning the lottery! Were they all about fur coats, expensive jewelry, yachts and exotic cars? Wasn’t there any thought about making your spouse happy? Coming into so much money does not mean you can make all the decisions on your own. The key to a successful marriage partnership is treating your spouse as your equal, caring about their needs and wishes, putting in the effort to see a smile on their face.