Summary
A woman ended her three-year relationship after her boyfriend said she hadn't "earned" an engagement ring, a statement she found hurtful. They had previously agreed that marriage was a shared goal, but his comment changed her view of their future together. The incident garnered support from online commentators who agreed with her decision to leave.
Key Facts
- A woman left her boyfriend after he said she hadn't "earned" an engagement ring.
- They had been together for three years and agreed early on that they wanted marriage and children.
- The boyfriend had been given a ring by his mother over a year ago, but no proposal had happened.
- The argument about a purchased toy car led to the hurtful comment about the ring.
- The woman felt that engagement should not be something she has to earn.
- She shared her story on Reddit, receiving support from other users.
- Relationship experts say it is okay to end a relationship if long-term goals do not align.
- The woman's experience highlights a broader theme about commitment and relationship expectations.
