When my fiancé gave away a special gift I made for my mom, it triggered emotional confrontations and difficult choices. I’m left questioning our relationship. Will this test lead to reconciliation or goodbye?

Noah and I, engaged after three years, bonded over our love for hiking and cooking. He proposed on a mountain where we had our first date. I make vases as a hobby, and for my mom’s birthday, I made a cat-shaped vase.

Noah’s mom, Eleanor, visited and, since Noah hadn’t gotten her a present, he gave her my mom’s vase. Eleanor loved it, but I was stunned. When I confronted Noah, he shrugged it off. I asked Eleanor for the vase back, and she was disappointed, which upset Noah.

Noah texted me later, saying his mom cried the whole way home. I felt torn between loyalty to my mom and sympathy for Eleanor.

Noah and I argued, and he ended the relationship. I felt a mix of anger and relief. Reflecting on everything, my mom supported me, saying, “You did what you thought was right.” I found solace in pottery, understanding my values better.

What would you have done in my shoes?