Imagine this: you have just lost your fiancé, a man you wanted to share your life with, and suddenly his family asks you to engagement ring back. This is exactly what one woman who shared her story on the famous Reddit thread experienced 'Am I the Jerk?'. The story stirred up a lot of emotions.
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The special ring
Our brave lady explains that her fiancé had the ring made especially for her by a goldsmith, because his family did not heirlooms or had family jewels. She doesn't understand why his family wants the ring back, which was made especially for her. She tells:
“Don't get me wrong, if it was a family jewel or heirloom, I wouldn't hesitate to give it back. But that is not it."
The division
And just when you think everyone would agree that the ring is hers, Reddit users take action. The reactions are mixed: some agree with her and claim that the ring is rightfully hers, others see the ring as a symbol of a promise that will never be redeemed.
The sadness of loss
This makes our poor friend even more torn between sadness and understanding. She received that special ring, a sign of love and devotion, and now she's accused of keeping something from her late fiancé. It's like rubbing salt in the wound.
Meaning of engagement rings
Engagement rings are an important part of the wedding process. Our bride in this story, who comes from a country where engagement rings are not commonly used, had fallen in love with this idea and had her American fiance told her she wanted one.
Custom made ring
Her fiancé granted her wish and hired a goldsmith to make one special ring to make for her. He knew she didn't like excessive, shiny jewelry, so he made her the perfect ring. A ring that symbolized their love. Unfortunately, her fiancé got sick and left our world.
Heartbreaking final situation
And then her fiancé's family comes and demands the ring. They say her fiancé's sister would like to pass it on to her future children. But our brave bride remains steadfast. She will keep the ring because it was made especially for her. A memory of her fiancé and the love they had for each other. People close to her are divided over who should get the ring, but the majority of Reddit users are standing up for her.
Final Thought
This story leaves us with a deep thought. Who has the right to an object that is so strong emotional value has? Is it the person it was given to as a token of love, or the family of the person who left the world?
Authentic sources: Silence
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