The Christmas Gift That Ended My Engagement

Christmas is often seen as a season of warmth, generosity, and closeness, yet for me, it became the moment I finally saw my relationship clearly.

I had spent months taking extra shifts, saving every dollar to buy my fiancé, Ben, the PlayStation 5 he had wanted more than anything.

As a hairstylist still building my career, it wasn’t easy, but I kept imagining his face lighting up when he opened it. That anticipation pushed me through long days and late nights. Or so I thought.

When it came time to exchange gifts, Ben handed me a small box, grinning as if he had something amazing planned.

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