When a woman’s fiancé suddenly passed away, his family asked for the return of an ancient family heirloom engagement ring. However, the woman refused, as the ring had been blessed specifically for them and held special sentimental value. Despite legal ownership, the family continues to harass her, calling her selfish and jealous. Though a friend suggested she seek an objective opinion, the woman is left wondering if she is being blinded by grief. After much consideration, she has decided to gift the ring to Jake’s 10-year-old cousin after she graduates high school and pay for her college tuition with the life insurance money she received. The woman hopes that this decision will honor both Jake and his grandma while also doing right by the family’s wishes. What do you think? Is she in the wrong for keeping the ring, or is it her right to hold onto something so sentimental?
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After losing her fiancé, a woman is being harassed by his family to give them the ancient family heirloom engagement ring. But the ring has a special story behind it and she doesn’t want it to be sullied. Now, she’s asking the internet: is she the a**hole for keeping it? Read on to find out more about the situation and her decision to gift the ring to Jake’s young cousin after graduation.
Deceased fiancé’s family didn’t pay for funeral, offer to sell ring to them for cost of funeral or keep it. NTA.

NTA. The ring is yours, gift it or keep it. Don’t let them harass you.

NTA keeps deceased fiancé’s family heirloom engagement ring from manipulative family.
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Keep the ring until you pass it on to the next generation. NTA

NTA for keeping the ring, consider gifting it back eventually

Deceased fiancé’s family demands heirloom ring, OP is NTA.

Woman fights for her right to keep her fiancé’s ring

Heartbreaking loss and grief lead to family conflict over engagement ring

Entitled woman refuses to return heirloom ring. Commenters side with OP.

Deceased fiancé’s family has no right to demand the heirloom ring. NTA.

Deceased fiancé’s family shows no empathy, SIL not at fault. ❤️

Keep the ring! It was gifted to you by grandma.

Deceased fiancé’s family demands engagement ring back, she refuses. NTA.

Engaged woman refuses to return deceased fiancé’s family heirloom ring
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Grandma’s blessing, your ring. No need to return it.

Family heirloom dilemma sparks ethical debate in comment section. NTA wins.

NTA – Keep the ring as a tribute to your love ❤️

Standing up for sentimental value

Treasured engagement ring sparks family feud. NTA keeps it.

A thoughtful compromise to keep the family heirloom and honor tradition

Empathetic comment supports OP’s struggle to keep heirloom ring

You paid for his funeral, keep the ring

Keep the ring as long as you need for comfort ❤️

Grieving partner refuses to return heirloom ring, family demands it. NTA.

Deceased fiancé’s family demands heirloom ring back, but legally it’s hers. #NTA

Don’t let vultures win. Return ring to family eventually. NTA.

Keep the ring, cherish the memories ❤

Family heirloom engagement ring creates tension between grieving fiancée and family

Honoring the wishes of a deceased loved one

Respectful boundaries even at funerals. NTA

Keep the heirloom, block the vulture. NTA

Fair question. Not the a**hole for keeping the ring.

A**hole brother’s girlfriend harasses grieving fiancée for family heirloom ring

Stand your ground and cut contact with deceased fiancé’s family

Keeping the ring would only tarnish the memory. NTA ✔

A family heirloom engagement ring causes a moral conundrum.

Suggestion: Return the ring, but receive a stunning diamond pendant

Legal ownership of heirloom engagement ring questioned at funeral.

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Keep the ring and spite the haters

Keep the ring, it’s yours. Don’t let anyone else decide.

Keep the memory alive . You’re NTA, they’re petty.

Keep the memory alive ❤️ Wear your ring with pride!

Deceased fiancé’s family asks for heirloom ring at funeral, NTA.

Legally yours. Take your time to mourn. Return if ready

It’s hers now . The ring is not a loan, NTA.

Keep the heirloom ring, it was gifted to you ❤️

Keep the ring, it’s YOURS. Don’t let others invalidate your grief.

Keep the ring. It’s your connection to your late fiancé.

Curious about the origin of the ring?

Compromise suggested for family heirloom engagement ring. ❤

Refusing to return heirloom ring, commenter says family was rude

NTA but consider returning the family heirloom eventually

Engagement ring dispute sparks debate over family heirlooms

Return family heirloom when ready, but approach was disrespectful
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Deceased fiancé’s family ring dilemma and a selfish sister-in-law

Deceased fiancé’s family heirloom should be returned, but with empathy
