Giving back the Ring... And other things

So a while back, before I started this blog, I came across this story about a guy who was suing his ex-wife. For money? No. For custody of the kids? Not that I know of. Nay, he took her to court to get his kidney back following the divorce. I’m shocked that this story didn’t become more of a cause-celebre. Apparently, he had been a match for her (which is quite rare) and, because he loved his spouse, decided to serve as a donor. So, she gets the transplant, all is well. But then, in physical therapy, she falls for her trainer and has an affair with him. (Sometimes, life can sound like soap opera). Her husband saved her life, and she sleeps with another guy. THEN she files for divorce. Evil  ass broad. There are so many things wrong with that picture. Anyway, apparently, hell hath no fury like a kidney donor scorned, because now he is taking legal matters into his hands in efforts to reclaim his organ. Now, this is just ridiculous. Sure, he’s pissed off, but you can’t just ask for an organ back, right? In conversations, some people agreed with me, some didn’t. But it got me thinking: what can you ask for after a relationship ends? I think a woman should give back a ring if the engagement is called off, but there is some dissension with that belief as well. I think that some things should be given back, but I don’t agree that you should ask someone to return those items back to you. It seems immature after a relationship to be like, “Hey, you know that iPod I gave you for Christmas? I want it back now!!!” It looks very petty. However, you can make a case for some things (like wedding rings, family heirlooms, etc.)


I understand this guy’s anger. If I gave Ryan one of my kidneys (keep in mind that without it he would die) and on top of that, put myself at risk for serious complications (yes, you can live with only one kidney, but it puts your body through some turmoil that is rarely made known to the general public and oft-ignored). Moreover, as with any other surgery (especially one this invasive), I could die on the operating table. So, suppose I put my health and life at risk to save Ryan’s life, and then he sleeps with his personal trainer? Probably some Chyna/Stephanie McMahon/Jillian whatever her name is, yeah that mean lady wannabe. I’d be pissed! I would want that kidney back too.  I'd also want to castrate him. But I wouldn’t go to court over it. That’s just preposterous.

So what can you ask to be returned to you after a breakup? The XBox she bought for you? His old t-shirt that you wear to bed? The Golden Retriever? Share your thoughts in the Comments section.