Ashley put months of effort into saving for the perfect Christmas gift for her fiancé, Ben—a PS5, something he had long wanted. “I just want something that I can do while switching my brain off. Work is tough enough, Ash,” he had told her. Despite the financial strain, she secured the console, hoping to make his Christmas unforgettable.

On Christmas morning, Ben’s excitement over the PS5 made it seem worth it. But when it was Ashley’s turn to receive a gift, he handed her a small package. Inside? A bottle of toothpicks. His sister burst into laughter, filming Ashley’s reaction. “I thought you’d like it,” Ben said. “But if you don’t, I can give it to my niece instead.”

Humiliated, Ashley confronted him, only for Ben to dismiss her concerns. “It was just a prank. Mandy thought that it would be funny.” Seeking solace, Ashley spent the rest of Christmas at her mother’s, realizing the lack of respect in her relationship. The next day, Ben brought her “real” gift, but she was already done. “I’m calling off the engagement,” she told him.

Soon after, karma struck. Ben lost a prestigious job opportunity due to a malpractice lawsuit. His family blamed Ashley, but she felt nothing but relief. “The weight of the relationship, the hurt, the disrespect. It was all gone.”