I proposed to my girlfriend, Becky, at her family gathering. When she saw the ring, she frowned and blurted out, “Is this all I’m worth?” I was 21 and couldn’t afford any more. I never saw her again. I removed her from all of my social media accounts.

Two weeks later, her father called, in tears. His voice shook. I froze as dad said, “Son, we need your help! “Please come see Becky.” Before I could answer, he stated, “After you two broke up, she grew so depressed that she started seeing a much older man.

Now she wants to marry him! He’s eighteen years older. You are the only one who can prevent her from making this foolish decision.” I hung up. I’d moved on and recognized I was far better off without her. Her father had always looked down on me, as if I were beneath him. Now this felt like karma.