My name is Kirill, and I recently graduated from college at 22. While my parents offered to rent an apartment, I chose to live in a student dorm throughout my studies. During my third year, I met Tanya, my ex-girlfriend, who was studying in a parallel program.

With the money I saved from working and investing in the stock market, I bought a 25-square-meter studio in a new building. I renovated the apartment and proposed to Tanya, surprising her with the keys. She said yes, but our happiness was short-lived.

When we visited the apartment, Tanya questioned if it was a one-bedroom. I encouraged her to explore the stylishly renovated space, but she was unimpressed. She criticized my decision to renovate and suggested that a two-bedroom apartment without renovations would have been more practical for the future. Her words seemed mercenary to me.

I couldn’t continue with someone who held such materialistic views. We parted ways, and I now live alone in my renovated “man cave.” The apartment features a mini hallway, a bathroom, a kitchen-living room, and a balcony. I’m proud of my accomplishment at 22, but it wasn’t enough for Tanya.

Do you think I made the right decision in this situation?