Realizing this wasn\u2019t our trip anymore, I confronted Jane, but she dismissed my concerns. I decided to switch our tickets back to Maine without telling anyone. The next day, I told Maggie, and we flew out as originally planned.\n
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When Jane found out, she was furious, accusing us of ruining their vacation. But we had the peaceful, romantic getaway we\u2019d dreamed of. Despite the fallout, I stand by my decision. Sometimes, setting boundaries is the best lesson you can teach.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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