Chatting about lottery tickets with friends, I preferred a proportional payout based on my higher investment, while they expected an even split. Am I being unreasonable?
imho if u put in more then u deserve more. its not wrong as long as uve been clear. talk it out with ur mates so no one feels cheated, maybe next time all in writing, lol.
Hey there! Honestly, I think you’re not the one in the wrong. Money and friendships can get messy when things aren’t clearly defined beforehand. What you did was fair based on the input each person made, and that kind of approach makes sense if you communicate it upfront. Sure, sometimes it’s easier to just split things equally, but if one person’s putting in more, they make a bigger ask. At the end of the day, it’s all about having those honest conversations before things get out of hand. Just my two cents! 
i have found myself in a similar situation when i was expected to share winnings equally after investing less than others. my expeirence was that fairness is in the transparency of the investment and the communicated agreement from the start. i ended up explaining that a proportional split reflects the risk each person took, and although some felt slighted, clarifying the approach helped settle any disputes. being upfront about contributions prevents disagreements later, and if everyone agrees to the rules originally, your stance remains justified even if it goes against the norm.