Just a few days before my wedding, I discovered that my fiancé, Jared, was planning a trip with his ex-girlfriend for what he called “closure.” Rather than confront him right away, I made a quiet decision of my own: I booked a getaway with someone from my past.
Jared and I had been together for two years, and everything had seemed picture-perfect. He proposed last Christmas, and I was thrilled. But as the wedding approached, he became distant and secretive. When a mutual friend casually mentioned his plans with his ex, I realized things weren’t as solid as I thought.
Instead of reacting with anger, I reached out to Liam—an old college flame—and invited him on a short trip. We ended up crossing paths with Jared and his ex at the airport, and I calmly let my actions speak for themselves. It was a moment of clarity.
That trip with Liam turned into something surprisingly meaningful. Within six months, we were married in a small, peaceful ceremony. Jared later sent a message that simply read, “Guess your closure worked.” It absolutely did—and in a way none of us expected.