A man, known as throwaway_for_adv on Reddit, was astonished to find out that his girlfriend of ten years was a millionaire. He had been working two jobs to make ends meet, unaware of her wealth until she left their house one day.

The revelation occurred when the man stumbled upon his girlfriend’s open laptop while cleaning the house. He discovered emails discussing a family business, exposing her share in the company and her father’s ownership of multiple clothing stores in New York.

The man shared how he had overlooked red flags throughout their relationship. Despite dating for a decade, he never suspected her wealth as she lived a seemingly ordinary life, wearing modest clothes and never spending extravagantly.

The girlfriend’s frequent trips to meet her alleged “aunt” in another state took on a new light, leaving the man feeling deceived. He uncovered a separate account and years of financial support from her father, leaving him shocked and questioning the authenticity of their relationship.

The man expressed his sadness and shock, realizing he had been striving to make ends meet while his girlfriend had millions. Reddit users found aspects of the story perplexing, and the man sought advice on how to navigate this unexpected revelation.