We’ve all heard of messy breakups, but this one takes the cake! A woman donated her engagement ring, which happens to be a family heirloom, to a charity auction after her ex refused to take it back for three years. Now, he’s demanding the ring back, and she’s telling him to bid on it if he wants it so badly. Let’s dive into this wild story…
Auction Fundraiser for a Good Cause

The Painful Reminder

Attempts to Return the Ring

No Response, Time to Donate

One Final Warning ⚠️

Confirmation Text, Still No Response

Unexpected Visit

Demands for the Ring

The Ring’s Importance

He Should’ve Responded

Accusations of Spitefulness

A Week to Get the Ring Back ⏳

The Ultimate Response: Bid on It!

Sister’s Opinion

Money for a Worthy Cause

Heirloom Ring Drama: Who’s in the Wrong? ♀️
This story has it all: a beautiful engagement ring, a family heirloom, and a dramatic breakup. After her ex ignored her attempts to return the ring for three years, our protagonist donated it to a charity auction. Now, he’s demanding it back, and she’s telling him to bid on it if he wants it so badly. With opinions divided, let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Ex demands engagement ring back after ignoring texts. NTA.

NTA, 1000 days to return a family heirloom?

Don’t let him intimidate you. NTA. Document and report threats.

NTA for donating family heirloom. Replies suggest humorous and relatable reactions.

Protect yourself from crazy exes with a restraining order

Standing up to threats: NTA commenter receives support

Abandoned heirloom sparks witty comments and username recognition.

Unwanted address sharing? Friend-of-friend spills the beans

Humorous comment and reply about ring inspection with fire emoji

No guilt, no problem. Enjoy the auction!

Ex-fiancé never responded to attempts to return the ring

Abandoned engagement ring donated to charity, NTA according to comment.

Ignoring her multiple attempts, he lost his chance at ring.

NTA, made effort to return ring, ex abandoned it

Ownership debate over heirloom ring sparks family conflict
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Ex-fiancé demands ring back after donating it to charity auction

Donated family heirloom ring after 3 years, NTA with precautions ⌛

Don’t feel guilty, sell it and treat yourself

Efforts to retrieve heirloom ring acknowledged, legal action anticipated

Supportive comment urges caution and action in heirloom dispute

Giving chances to get back heirloom, NTA sells it.

Your ex’s family has no right to demand the ring back ♀️

Ex engaged in power trip, not love. You’re NTA

Sister accuses OP of sabotaging relationship with donated heirloom

NTA suggests drastic action in engagement ring drama

Verdict changed, NTA. Silence cost him family heirloom ring

Charity auctioned family heirloom, owner had 3 years to retrieve.

Returning engagement ring after 3 years, NTA according to commenter.

Engagement ring legality and possible solutions for charity auction

Don’t be his safety deposit box

Ex threatens over engagement ring, NTA advises legal action.

Ex-boyfriend’s loss, not donating family heirloom is NTA

Did he really receive her messages?

Abandoned property drama: 3 years is enough time. NTA

Abandoned property? NTA for donating family heirloom to charity

Legal advice on engagement ring dispute, potential lawsuit looming

Engagement broken off, UK location. Seeking more information

NTA stands up for family heirloom and considers pressing charges

Abandoned heirloom sparks debate. Not the a**hole.

Keeping the ring was a manipulation tactic. NTA for auctioning.

Family heirloom donated to charity auction, NTA for not returning.

Abandoned ring or not? Police report advised. NTA

Sister thinks you’re wrong for donating family heirloom? NTA ♀️

Legal advice on engagement ring return, NTA situation

Ex-boyfriend’s family wants heirloom back, blames OP. NTA.

Ex-partner’s controlling behavior led to heirloom being donated
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Charity auction dilemma: Commenter advises caution with orphanages

NTA for keeping the engagement ring after trying to return it.

Stand your ground and stay safe.

NTA, but auctioning the family heirloom was not ideal

Ex shares phone plan revenge story with jewelry twist

Keeping family heirloom ring: NTA, tried to return it.

NTA but legal advice could have helped

Commenter suspects sister and ex may be involved romantically
