Oh, Live Rose….the Christmas break-up. That’s the hardest. I had one or two of those. The good thing? You didn’t give him the present and then he pulled the plug. That happened to me.
I would NOT give it to him. Please return it for a refund. Not sure, but I think you are in the UK..? I know that most Brits don’t like to return gifts, but please do it. If you don’t have the receipt, take it anyway, and tell them your story…most shops here would really understand.
Take the refund money….and go over the things you really wanted to get for yourself and didn’t because you spend the money on Mr Mean. Then, go buy that special gift for yourself.
I know that you are really hurting…and this is a lousy time to break up. But you know what? He probably did not buy you anything anyway….so just do it for yourself.
Be kind to yourself, nurture yourself, rally your friends round you…have a good cry, and do the things that will help your heart heal….go to an art gallery, go shopping, visit good friends, check into a hotel and just order room service, take hot baths and curl up with chamomile tea….do something that makes you happy and nurtures you.
You deserve every good thing. Remember that.