Is giving an ultimatum ever a good idea?

I just finished watching "The Ultimatum" on Netflix and… wowza. I won't share any spoilers in case you haven't watched it yet, but it features plenty of can't-look-away, cringeworthy moments and tons of drama. It also brings up one big question: Is giving a relationship ultimatum ever a good idea?

This week, senior reporter Brittany Wong spoke to psychologists all about ultimatums, and surprisingly, they weren't as anti-ultimatum as you might expect. In fact, framed instead as "boundaries," they can be a good thing — depending on the circumstances. Go here for more.

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But do they work?

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Wedding season is upon us, and with it comes expenses — lots of expenses. Multiple upcoming weddings means multiple gifts, in addition to any potential travel costs. It can quickly add up! So what do you do if you simply can't afford a wedding gift, but you do want to celebrate with the couple? Etiquette experts weigh in.

Also, do you have to send a gift if you're not attending?

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