"I Secretly Made 100 Million Won from Stocks Without My Wife Knowing. How Can I Tell Her Without Getting in Trouble?"... Husband's Dilemma Sparks Buzz

"Trust, Not Profit, Is the Real Issue," Many Point Out

As the KOSPI continues its upward trend, stories of individual investors making profits are multiplying, and the story of an office worker who secretly invested in stocks without their spouse's knowledge and earned a substantial profit has become a hot topic.

On June 2, a post titled "I'm about to reveal my stock investment gains to my wife" is spreading on various social networking services (SNS). The author, referred to as Mr. A, began by saying, "I invested in stocks without my wife's knowledge. Fortunately, it coincided with the KOSPI's rise, and the amount has now exceeded 100 million won."

"My wife hates stocks... I'm struggling with how to tell her"

The main issue was not the profit, but the 'secret.' He shared, "My wife thinks I only make deposits or savings. She's conservative by nature, has never invested in stocks, and dislikes stock investment. Although I did make a profit, I invested in stocks without her knowing, and now I want to tell her, but I'm struggling with how to bring it up."

Mr. A continued, "I have no intention of using it as secret savings; I want to keep holding the stocks after letting her know. My money is my wife's money." He added, "I have no desire for praise from her. It's becoming inevitable that I reveal this, so I want to ask how to tell her in a way that doesn't upset her. She really hates being lied to, so I don't know how to confess the truth," seeking advice from others.

On the 1st, when the KOSPI hit an all-time high closing price, a dealer was working at the dealing room of the Seoul Hana Bank headquarters. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

"Trust comes before profit"... Advice pours in

The majority of netizens who read the story pointed out the 'trust issue' first. Comments included, "It just happened to turn out well, but if it had been a loss, the situation would have been far more serious," and, "The bigger issue is the act of investing behind your spouse's back."

There were also various suggestions on how to confess. Some said, "Rather than emphasizing the profit, explain first why you kept it a secret," and, "If you focus on the results, it might sound like bragging." Others pointed out, "The important thing is to apologize first and express your intention to make decisions together in the future."

Some offered more practical compromises, such as, "Suggest moving the principal to a safe asset and investing only the profits," and, "If your spouse is uncomfortable, be flexible and consider liquidating part of the investment."

"Damaged trust between spouses... Possible grounds for divorce"

If trust is repeatedly damaged by failed investments or lies, the issue can go beyond financial matters and lead to legal disputes. In particular, if one continues to invest while deceiving their spouse and breaking promises, it could be considered a serious breach of trust in the marriage, potentially constituting grounds for divorce.

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