I Spent Months Planning Our 10th Anniversary Dream Trip—He Canceled It to Take His Mom Instead So I Took Revenge in a Way He Never Saw Coming

For our tenth anniversary, I planned a dream Santorini trip, booking a cliffside suite, spa treatments, and wine excursions. My mom took time off to watch our kids. But Drew texted, canceling to take his stressed mother to the Bahamas instead, promising to reschedule. Devastated, I refused to stay home. I invited Evan, my friend’s brother, who loved Santorini. He joined me, and we spent days exploring cobblestone streets, hiking cliffs, and dining by the sea. Evan was kind, attentive, making the trip unforgettable. I posted a photo captioned, “Didn’t let

a change of plans ruin the adventure.” Drew’s furious texts came at 3:12 a.m., demanding answers. I replied, mimicking his words: “Change of plans. We’ll talk when I’m back.” At JFK, Drew confronted me about Evan, ignoring my feelings. I called him out for prioritizing his mom over our milestone. I wasn’t leaving yet, but I demanded change. Stronger, I walked away, vowing never to be an afterthought again. If you’re overlooked, demand to be seen—loudly.