The Billion-Dollar Ex-Girlfriend, All Cash, No Regrets

Whenever I brought up getting married during our five years together, my boyfriend always refused.

"It’s not the right time yet. Wait until I’ve saved enough for a down payment."

I didn’t understand his obsession and tried to reassure him. "I don’t care if you own a house or not."

"Well, your parents do!"

He cut me off sharply, then reached over to stroke my hair, softening his voice. "Be good and just wait a little longer. I don't want you to struggle."

I believed him.

I spent years convincing my parents to give him a chance, living frugally right alongside him.