I am the Prize

Keith and Megan once embodied true love—devoted, joyful, and united in building a life together. But when a viral social media debate asks, “Who is the prize in a relationship—the husband or the wife?” a playful conversation spirals into a battle of egos that slowly poisons their marriage.

What began as lighthearted banter turns bitter as both partners fight to prove their worth. Keith withholds affection, flirts with other women, and stops caring. Megan retaliates with cold indifference, public jabs, and calculated distance. Their home becomes a silent warzone where love is replaced by pride, resentment, and the need to be “right.”

As the years pass, the viral post fades from memory—but the damage lingers. Keith and Megan remain under the same roof, strangers bound by stubbornness, their once-vibrant love reduced to ashes. In the quiet moments, both wonder: Was proving who the prize was ever worth losing what they had?

A heartbreaking exploration of pride, ego, and the fragile nature of love, I Am the Prize is a cautionary tale for anyone who’s ever let the need to win eclipse the power of “we.