Who Gets the Spare Key Now?
After a break-up, rebuilding trust can begin with something smaller than romance: deciding who to call, who can help, and who gets the spare key.
By Dear Cupid Editorial · · 3 min read
A spare key is a modest object to carry so much meaning. While you are together, it may sit on your partner’s keyring without attracting a thought. Then the relationship ends, and suddenly there is a small practical question with an unexpectedly large interior: who should have it now?
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