Originally Posted by
Flyer_70
Gift laws are so idiodic. In general (in a perfect world), if the receiver is the cause of the break-up, then they should hand the ring back. Period. End of story. Accepting a ring is a promise to marry and be faithful. If one can't hold up to that, well the ring goes back.
But it holds for the giver too. But clearly that is not your case. I really hope everything works out well for you.

Thanks for the well-wishes. I'm working on plans to feed the insatiable Aerogeek beast, now. As I'm not really tethered to the Festering Pit (or any place close to Louisiana) beyond finishing up my degree, I can broaden my future employment search horizon considerably. Granted, the job market is

, but having more flexibility when looking for what little is out there is definitely a plus.