a) Return the ring, use the money for tuition. The return on the investment will be ten-fold (at least).
b) Never ever ever ever entertain the thought of seeing her again. No good will come of it.
c) Realize now that there is no sense at all being in a relationship with anyone until you are at a point in your life where you DONT NEED to have a relationship.
Been there pal. It never gets easier. But I can assure you that it can be prevented by staying away from relationships until you dont need a relationship. I don't mean dont be social, or dont date. By all means, do those things. But dont "have a girlfriend" or live with anyone (ferrchrissakes dont get anyone pregnant) until you and the parter of your choice are at a place in life where you have all you need and are ready to share. As opposed to needing the other to fill some kind of void in one anothers lives.
And she took it, right? When you find the girl who wants to give YOU the world, you should realize that she's the real keeper.
"and she just walks out on everything. Like it is nothing."
Someone like that doesn't have enough guts or grace to face the person who loves her and say: "It's over, here are the things you gave me" and at least let you have the opportunity to recoup some of the money you wasted on her.
Sorry if I sound harsh, but I've been married to a great gal for 34 years. We've been through a lot, but we've always respected each other. I have, however, seen several of my friends nearly ruined by heartless partners. Just be glad you didn't marry her. The divorce would have REALLY cost you!
Focus on your life and work/school. Don't be too anxious to get into another serious relationship until you've played the field for a while. When the right one comes along, she'll stand out from the crowd!
Great points here! While my wife and I have only been married for a little over 5 years, I am sure we have a lifetime of happy years ahead of us because it's a give-give relationship. We don't do anything without the background thought of how it will affect the other. If you're in it for the other person, and they're in it for you, its incredible!
And she took it, right? When you find the girl who wants to give YOU the world, you should realize that she's the real keeper.
"and she just walks out on everything. Like it is nothing."
Someone like that doesn't have enough guts or grace to face the person who loves her and say: "It's over, here are the things you gave me" and at least let you have the opportunity to recoup some of the money you wasted on her.
Sorry if I sound harsh, but I've been married to a great gal for 34 years. We've been through a lot, but we've always respected each other. I have, however, seen several of my friends nearly ruined by heartless partners. Just be glad you didn't marry her. The divorce would have REALLY cost you!
Focus on your life and work/school. Don't be too anxious to get into another serious relationship until you've played the field for a while. When the right one comes along, she'll stand out from the crowd!
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