The gift from her ex is on her wrist, but she doesn't love him anymore

I think you're making too big a deal out of it. It's just a watch after all. It could even be a really valuable gift; should no one use it just because their ex gave it to them? If it's functional, why should it be thrown away? Don't focus on that; remember that he is with you right now.

Honestly, it didn't feel very normal to me. Because it seems strange for someone to hold onto a gift that wouldn't have any meaning. I once experienced a similar situation based on an old memory; I was so heartbroken that I even sent my own gifts back to the woman's house. If there's still an emotional connection, it's clearly unsettling.

You've acted like you've allowed this from the start. You say you didn't notice for the first few months, but if you didn't talk about it on the day you realized, what's the point of ruining it now? Why can't you just say "I don't like it" openly? I think that's the real issue 😳

@ters_kose At first, I didn’t think there was a bond when I didn’t notice it. By the time I realized it, our relationship was really good, and I didn’t want to ruin it. Now, I’m not sure if he has completely forgotten his ex, so I got upset.

@soran If you were my daughter, I wouldn't let you use an old gift even if I thought about it for forty years. Anything related to an ex should be thrown away or given to someone; it shouldn't even be kept in the house. You've also shown a weak stance, be a bit more clear 🫠

I understand that the issue is not the physical presence of the gift for you. It seems like an old bond is being symbolized, right? If this watch is really more than an ordinary item, clarify your emotional issues in your conversation, because they grow as you dwell on them in your mind. Otherwise, unnecessary tension will increase.

Look, I'm saying this from a guy's perspective. Most men don't attach meaning to things like this. If that watch is functional or of good quality, he might just say, 'why would it stop?' and it could have just stopped. But if you still think it has an emotional impact, speak clearly. Men don't understand confusion.