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Woman who shared ‘manipulative’ gift from ex-boyfriend after she dumped him sparks online debate

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Updated 09:52 28 Feb 2025 GMTPublished 09:37 28 Feb 2025 GMT

Woman who shared ‘manipulative’ gift from ex-boyfriend after she dumped him sparks online debate

Handing your ex a present after breaking up is certainly a choice

Brenna Cooper

Brenna Cooper

When it comes to romantic relationships, there's nothing more difficult to navigate then a break-up, especially if you're not in agreement over the end of the relationship.

For the dumped party, you're left heartbroken and rejected, while the the person initiating the break-up is often feeling guilty over the whole situation.

There's no easy way out of it, unfortunately.

Break-ups are never easy (Getty Stock Images)
Break-ups are never easy (Getty Stock Images)

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However, there are still certain unwritten rules to follow during the sticky aftermath of a failed romance, and sending an ex-partner a present wrapped in pink tissue paper isn't one of them.

Yet, this is exactly what happened for one TikToker and the contents of the gift has left viewers divided.

In a video with the caption, 'I dumped him after 7 years and he gave me this gift', a user named Jessica (though formerly Rachel) filmed herself unwrapping the present accompanied by a sad song.

After removing the layers of tissue paper, she revealed a note which read: "I know you don’t love me anymore. Love yourself now, Kev."

Underneath that was the book Fall in Love with Yourself by Angel Gaudia, suggesting that Jessica's former partner may have been trying to send a pointed message about her own self-image.

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The clip, originally posted last year, has since gone viral as people attempt to decipher what the woman's ex was trying to say by sending such a book — and people were divided into two camps on the subject.

On one side you had people telling Jessica the gift was 'manipulative' and a last ditch attempt to hurt her, while others thought it was kind gesture.

"Can’t tell if it’s manipulation or actual genuineness," one user wrote, while a second added: "They always only do stuff like this when it’s too late."

"I swear he’s making fun of you," posted a third.

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Meanwhile, the more sentimental among us thought it was a sign that the original poster had made a huge mistake.

"NO GIRL. YOU MADE A MISTAKE. SOS. GET HIM BACK NOWWWW," one horrified viewer added.

Wrapping the gift up and placing it in a love heart covered bag was certainly a choice (TikTok/@jessica.xyc)
Wrapping the gift up and placing it in a love heart covered bag was certainly a choice (TikTok/@jessica.xyc)

"7 yrs?? the most genuine gift?? go get your soulmate back babe," a second person wrote.

Although, if anyone hoping for a happy ever after should look away now, as Jessica would ultimately end up burning the gift on the advice of several comments (via VT).

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She then admitted in a separate TikTok that the biggest mistake she made was loving her partner more than she loved herself.

And there lies some advice for those who may be going through the same thing. Self-love is crucial.

Featured Image Credit: TikTok/@jessica.xyc

Topics: TikTok, Sex and Relationships, Viral

Brenna Cooper
Brenna Cooper

Brenna Cooper is a journalist at LADbible. She graduated from the University of Sheffield with a degree in History, followed by an NCTJ accredited masters in Journalism. She began her career as a freelance writer for Digital Spy, where she wrote about all things TV, film and showbiz. Her favourite topics to cover are music, travel and any bizarre pop culture.

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