Where did you buy the tie at? If you bought it at JC Penney you can still return it, the only draw back is you'll get the lowest selling price in the last 30 days and your refund will be store credit. I'm sure other places accept returns without receipts as well.
And as for the more serious stuff: I bet you've realized this already as it's been a few days but things will get better, they always do.
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