I still have it in my possession. I spoke with the guy again a few days later and told him that I thought that this bracelet was too expensive for him to be giving to me. He admitted that he hoped it would make me look at him in a different light, but he can clearly see that that didn't happen. I pointed out that his wishful thinking was even more of a reason why I couldn't keep it, but he insists that he would like for me to keep it because he meant for me to have it regardless of whether or not I decided to be with him. He says that if I like it, I should keep it and not worry about the cost because he has $$$$$ and it's no big deal.
So, I have decided to hold on to it for him. If at any time I feel as though he is "holding it over my head", he'll get it back. Also, if he ever asks for it back, I'll give it to him. I figure that by saying that I'll "just hold on to it for him" I am promising myself that I will not get attatched to it. I'm just going to look at it as though I'm keeping it safe for a friend. I'm not going to keep trying to throw it back at him, though. Why let perfectly good diamonds go to waste? I know that he won't take it back and get a refund anyway.
Thank you all for your comments and suggestions.
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