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#RI-6ad1a210·5 months ago·
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Lookback: A few days

“Spent weekend picking out gifts together”

SO returned gifts without telling me, expected me to be okay with it

What I wish I knew
"You should've asked me before returning gifts"
If I could tell you one thing
"Communicate financial expectations and decisions with your partner"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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