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Woman Seeks Reddit Advice on Wedding Gift for Ex of Five Years
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News18•20-10-2026, 15:51
Woman Seeks Reddit Advice on Wedding Gift for Ex of Five Years
- •A woman took to Reddit to ask for wedding gift suggestions after receiving an invitation from her ex-boyfriend of nearly five years.
- •She explained that they ended their relationship due to family expectations but remained friends, and she plans to attend the wedding without any drama.
- •Choosing a gift has left her confused, as she wants to avoid options that are too generic, too personal, or uncomfortable for the bride.
- •Reddit users responded with mixed advice, with several urging her to skip the ceremony entirely instead of attending.
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The woman explained that family background and expectations played a role in the breakup, noting that her ex is 28 and marrying outside his Gujarati community was never an option for him.
She was unsure whether to choose a practical item, something for the couple, or simply give a traditional shagun envelope without making the groom's future wife uncomfortable.
Reddit users expressed mixed reactions, with several advising her to skip the wedding entirely to avoid emotional complications, while others criticized her decision to remain friends with an ex.
