Ishould have known the relationship was over when my boyfriend started complaining about the hotel sheets before we’d even unpacked.

We’d just arrived in paradise, but instead of enjoying the crystalline hotel pool and palm-lined views, he was complaining about the limp bed linens, cold coffee at breakfast, and the “dumpy” streets surrounding our hotel. This trip was supposed to be a romantic getaway, but it felt more like we’d already broken up and he forgot to tell me.

Weeks later, when we split, he admitted he’d been questioning the relationship before the trip but went through with it anyway since it was paid for, hoping his feelings might change (spoiler: they didn’t). He also knew how much this destination meant to me and didn’t want to ruin it in advance. I appreciate the gesture,

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