Imagine being in a relationship for seven years, and your partner is obsessed with marriage. You’re not sure if you want to get married, but after breaking up and realizing you want them in your life, you propose. Fast forward a few years, and your ex is getting married to someone else, and your mom wants her engagement ring back for the wedding. What would you do? This is the dilemma one man found himself in, and his decision has sparked quite the debate. Let’s dive into the story!
The 7-Year Relationship ️
Marriage Ultimatum
The Breakup
The Proposal
Second Thoughts
The End of the Relationship
Mela’s New Love
Mom Wants Her Ring
The Refusal ❌
Family Drama
Nasty Emails
Family Torn Apart Over Ring
So here’s the situation: our protagonist refused to return his mom’s engagement ring, which he had given to his ex-girlfriend Mela before they broke up. Now, Mela is marrying someone else, and his mom wants the ring back for the wedding. However, he doesn’t want to give it back, fearing it would make Mela feel bad. His family is furious, calling him selfish and a brat, and he’s been receiving nasty emails from relatives. What a tangled web of emotions! Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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Mom’s ring, not yours. You stole it. YTA
