Husband-to-Be wants everyone at their wedding ceremony to know his fiancée is not ‘pure’

In November 2022, an anonymous Reddit user turned to the “Off My Chest” forum to recount a personal dilemma. After six years in a relationship and eight months engaged, she took the lead in wedding planning, with occasional input from her fiancé, referred to as Ryan.

About a month prior, Ryan surprised her by suggesting she not wear a white dress, sparking confusion. Initially attributing it to his artistic nature, she assumed it related to creative considerations.

However, tensions rose when she insisted on wearing white, leading to a confrontation. Two weeks before the wedding, she purchased a white dress against Ryan’s preference for red. His explosive reaction, rooted in archaic beliefs about purity, deeply troubled her.

Their relationship, which began when they were 21 and 20 respectively, had its insecurities, but this issue strained it further. Ryan’s attempt to garner support from his mother failed, highlighting his unreasonable stance.

The argument left the woman disillusioned, especially as Ryan fixated on her past despite not being religious himself. Feeling disgusted and reevaluating their future, she sought solace and understanding.

In a subsequent update, she revealed breaking off the engagement and venturing into the dating scene after six years. Commenters advised wearing red for her first date, adding a layer of irony to her journey.

Considering her experience, would you agree with her decision to end the engagement?