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Should I Give It Back?

I dumped my boyfriend because I didn't like him anymore.  He was madly in love with me! He gave me a gold heart necklace! Now, I don't know whether to give the necklace back or keep it! If I give it back he'll feel bad, but if I keep it he might want it back! I don't know what to do! – Anastasia, 13, Illinois


Hi, Anastasia. I think it'd probably be best to ask your ex-boyfriend if he'd like the necklace back. It may hurt his feelings, but it should be done so he can go to the store and get his money back, because he probably spent quite a bit of money on it. Also, what's the point of keeping the necklace if you don't even like the person who bought it for you? Anyway, good luck! – Courtney, 14, New York

If you ask me, don't give it back. He gave it to you as a gift. You don't return a gift. You may feel bad for not returning it but to be honest, I think it would hurt him even more if you gave it back. I'm going to suggest something to you and it may seem juvenile but it works. Get a box and put everything that reminds you of him inside of it. Put it somewhere you won't see it. After a while you should take it back out. Looking at all the stuff will make you glad you didn't get rid of it. It has sentimental value to it. – Gigi, 14, USA

Dear Anastasia, To put it simply, Yes. Are you guys still friends? Because that would make this so much better. Just give it back to him and say something like, "I'm sure you'll find a girl who will like you more than I ever will, and she deserves this more than I do." Hand it back to him and see how he reacts. Then close it with something like, "If it makes you feel any better, I really wanted to keep it, but thought someone else should have it more." You shouldn't say it EXACTLY like that, just put it into your own words. – Amy, 14, Georgia

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