Dear Toni, My fiancé and I have been engaged for three years, but our relationship isn’t going anywhere. Maybe I was caught up in the excitement of a potential wedding, but without a date or any real plans for the future, the thrill is wearing off. Every time I approach him about moving forward, he gives me a million reasons as to why it’s not a good time right now. Meanwhile, it always seems to be a great time to borrow my money and go hang out with his friends. I’ve decided to put an end to this charade, but I hope you can help me with an important question.What to do about the ring? He owes me money, but all the traditional rules state that if the woman ends the relationship, she must return the ring. Are there ever any exceptions? KM
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