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RelationshipsGift Expectations
#RI-6ac8de82·3 months ago·
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“Expected a ring after 7 years of dating”

Boyfriend refused to gift me a ring, said I'll get it after marriage

What I wish I knew
"Whether I deserve gifts while dating"
If I could tell you one thing
"Communicate gift expectations with your partner"
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The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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