{"id":44,"date":"2024-06-20T21:05:07","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T21:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/Local Reads\/?p=44"},"modified":"2024-06-20T21:05:07","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T21:05:07","slug":"i-took-my-fiance-to-a-restaurant-for-our-anniversary-instead-he-made-a-scene-that-left-me-pale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/Local Reads\/i-took-my-fiance-to-a-restaurant-for-our-anniversary-instead-he-made-a-scene-that-left-me-pale\/","title":{"rendered":"I Took My Fianc\u00e9 to a Restaurant for Our Anniversary \u2013 Instead, He Made a Scene That Left Me Pale"},"content":{"rendered":"
Last week, I planned a special evening for our first anniversary to cheer up my fianc\u00e9, Liam, who had lost his job. I chose a charming, budget-friendly restaurant from my childhood. Despite its modesty, I hoped the nostalgia would make it special for him.\n
The evening started well, with Liam appreciating the restaurant\u2019s cozy ambiance. We enjoyed reminiscing about our past year together. However, things took a turn when the bill arrived. Liam was disappointed by the $45 total, questioning if that was how much I valued our relationship. He said, \u201cYou only spent $40 on our anniversary,\u201d and accused me of not making it special.\n
Liam\u2019s reaction shocked me. Despite my attempts to smooth things over, he left abruptly, leaving me to find my own way home. This incident revealed deeper issues in our relationship. His focus on money and dismissal of my effort made me realize our relationship\u2019s fragility.\n
I decided to end things, sending him a package of our happiest photos with a note: \u201cThis is how I valued our relationship. But you chose money, so we\u2019d better break up.\u201d His harsh response confirmed my decision, and I moved back with my parents to heal. This ordeal taught me that mutual respect is crucial, and self-worth should never be compromised.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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