My gold digger mother-in-law called me cheap and stingy because of the ring I bought her daughter.

I recently proposed to my girlfriend in a way I thought was perfect. After three years together, I was sure she was the one. She’s amazing, but there’s always been one problem: her mom.

The first time I met her parents, her mom said, “I thought you said he was rich—look at that car!” The car I brought was practical for a trip I had planned, but her comment stung. At dinner, she made more jabs about my looks, and while my girlfriend apologized later, I couldn’t shake how uncomfortable it was.

Over time, it got worse. Her mom kept making snide remarks about money, saying things like, “At least he’s rich.” It caused arguments between me and my girlfriend, though I tried not to hold it against her.

One day, after another insult, I snapped. “I could lose all my money, and she’d still stay because we love each other,” I told her mom. For once, she went quiet.

After I proposed, her mom’s disapproval was obvious. No matter what I did, I’d never be enough for her. It became too much, and I canceled the wedding. My girlfriend begged me to reconsider and promised to talk to her mom, but I realized this wasn’t just about her mom—it was about our future. And I wasn’t sure I wanted it anymore.

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