Some stories go straight to your heart, and a good laugh can make a big difference in a world that sometimes seems all too serious or even grim. This tale is one of those – light-hearted and unexpected, with just the right mix of humor, irony, and a twist you won’t see coming. It’s a story about a husband seeking a divorce and his wife’s rather surprising response.

So, whether you’ve come across it before or are hearing it for the first time, get ready to chuckle at a story packed with drama, a hint of revenge, and an ending that’s sure to surprise.

The story begins with a man’s letter to his wife, informing her of his decision to leave her. But it’s his wife’s response that steals the show.

Dear Wife,

I’m writing this letter to let you know I am leaving you, for good. Seven years of marriage have passed, and I can honestly say that I have been a good husband to you. Despite all my efforts, I haven’t received anything worthwhile in return.

The last couple of weeks have been especially difficult for me, and the final straw came today. I heard from your boss that you quit your job, and frankly, I don’t know what’s going on with you.

Just last week, I did everything I could think of to rekindle our relationship. I cooked your favorite meal, got a fresh new haircut, and bought a new pair of silk boxers. But when you got home, you didn’t even seem to notice.

You sat down for dinner, ate in silence, watched your TV shows, and then went straight to bed. It feels like you have no interest in being close to me, in showing love, or anything that connects us as husband and wife. I’m convinced now that you don’t love me anymore, and maybe you’re even cheating on me. Whatever the case, I’m done, and I’m leaving.

Your (now) Ex-Husband

P.S. Don’t bother trying to find me. Your sister and I are moving to West Virginia together. Best of luck in your future – I hope life treats you well.

Dear Ex-Husband,

I can honestly say that reading your letter made my day. Yes, we have been married for seven years, and though you may have tried to be a “good husband,” I have to say that you weren’t exactly successful at it.

I’ve noticed you’d complain about my watching soap operas, but those shows have been my escape from your constant complaining and endless negativity. It was actually pretty refreshing to tune out the noise and have some peace.

As for your new haircut, yes, I noticed it. However, my parents raised me to keep quiet if I didn’t have anything nice to say. My first thought was that it made you look a bit too much like a girl. I figured I’d just keep that to myself, as you likely wouldn’t have taken the comment well.

When you made my “favorite dish,” you forgot something pretty important: I haven’t eaten pork in seven years. Not only that, but it was actually my sister’s favorite dish, not mine.

About those new silk boxers – well, I could tell you were quite proud of them. But I didn’t comment because you left the $49.99 price tag on them, and I couldn’t help but notice my sister had borrowed $50 from me that very same day. I hoped it was just a coincidence, though it looks like I was wrong.

Despite all this, I did care about you and was genuinely invested in trying to make things work. Just when I thought our situation couldn’t get better, I had a stroke of luck and won the lottery. Ten million dollars, to be precise. I quit my job, thinking we could travel and reconnect, even booked us both tickets to Jamaica. But when I got home, you were already gone.

I guess everything happens for a reason. My lawyer informed me that your letter guarantees you won’t get a single penny of my winnings. So, as much as I tried to make our marriage work, it seems that freedom – and a bit of good fortune – were what I truly needed.

I sincerely hope you find the happiness you’ve been searching for, and that life brings you everything you deserve.

Signed, Your Ex-Wife

Rich, Happy, and Loving Life