So, unless you’re dead set on wedding bells (and you’re entitled to be), are there other ways your boyfriend can help you feel safe in your relationship? Since the school year started, I’ve been taking the subway with a friend from middle school. Say: “Now that you’re on Instagram, our commutes aren’t as fun for me as when we just talked. When I opened it, I was surprised to find his wedding gift: a check for $500 that I never deposited. I admit it was my fault not to cash it, but it surprised me that he never mentioned the check wasn’t cashed.

Source: New York Times November 28, 2019 10:52 UTC