Imagine proposing at Coachella under the festival lights.

Now imagine that moment unraveling into a spectacular disaster.

The OP and their girlfriend were enjoying the second weekend of Coachella, soaking in the music and nostalgia.

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The proposal was a success, and the girlfriend was over the moon and adored the ring.

But then, just as the OP had projected, their girlfriend lost the ring.

And instead of confessing, she pretended she had stashed it away safely.

Engaged couple with focus on woman’s hand displaying ring, set outdoors with trees in background.

Once they gothome, panic set in.

She tried to replace it, only to realize just how expensive it really was.

Thats when she finally broke down and confessed.

Text screenshot about giving a fiancée a fake ring to protect the real engagement ring.

However, instead of relief, thefianceeexploded.

She lashed out, furious that she had spent the entire weekend sick with worry over a fake ring.

And just like that, the engagement was over.

Proposal at Coachella with a swapped ring leads to ended engagement due to fiancée’s reaction.

On one hand, the OP feels like they dodged a bullet.

This is whyBetterUpinsists that communication is very important forhealthyrelationships.

Without the ability to express feelings openly, relationships will struggle to progress.

Engagement ring swap story text: brass and moissanite copy made to protect real ring from loss or damage.

However, most believed that her reaction and dishonesty were far worse than OPs omission.

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