You know that feeling when you’ve waited for something for so long, and when it finally happens, it’s just… not what you expected? Well, that’s what happened to our protagonist here. After 25 long years of waiting for her boyfriend to propose, he finally did it. But instead of feeling overjoyed, she couldn’t help but roll her eyes at the whole situation. Now, she’s dealing with the aftermath of that fateful eye roll and trying to figure out where their relationship stands. Grab your tissues and let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster.
The Closed Door
❄️ Breaking the Ice
Heartfelt Words
The Eye Roll Apology
No Big Party Needed
The Executive’s Girlfriend
Not Mad About the Eye Roll
⛓️ No Prisoners
Child Support Assurance
No More Marriage
A Sad Conversation
The Bombshell
Another Fight
Looking for Ways Out
Knowing My Value
The 25-Year Proposal: A Rollercoaster of Emotions
After years of waiting for her boyfriend to propose, our protagonist finally got her wish, but it wasn’t the fairy tale moment she’d been hoping for. Instead, she found herself rolling her eyes and dealing with the fallout of their engagement fight. After a series of heart-wrenching conversations, her boyfriend admitted he no longer wants to marry her, but is willing to travel together and support her if she wants to pursue an associate’s degree. However, he also dropped a bombshell: if she doesn’t travel with him, he won’t go without sex. Now, our protagonist is left questioning her value and wondering if there’s something better out there for her. Is this the end of their 25-year relationship? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotional situation…
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