2006-06-13 06:50:47 · 33 answers · asked by Patsgirl 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Yes, DEFINITELY!
2006-06-13 09:06:48 · answer #1 · answered by blueeyedlovebug 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I mean it would be nice...what girl doesn't want a guy to think up a creative way to propose it adds on to the whole getting married experience. But as long as you two are in love with each other it shouldn't matter if there is a ring or not. Some people say a ring represents the bond but really the love represents the bond.
2006-06-13 06:58:54 · answer #2 · answered by CPSweetie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you simply forget about him having a talk with your parent(s), or is that so unimportant to you.
To answer your Q, it is up to you to let him know what you hope for or expect, and it is up to him to be man enough to make some kind of romantic gesture, with or without "the ring."
You really are not officially engaged until you have a verbal or (better yet) a written agreement to marry each other. The ring is optional but in modern Western culture not so much so. You'd be surprised how recent the whole ring thing is, though there are ancient traditions involving rings.
Some, very few, couples forego engagement and just elope, but you don't want that, and even less likely do your parents want that. So do some more "talking about marriage," and be sure to talk about the many differences you'll have to deal with - better to talk about them while you're in love than after they start to fester and really test your love.
2006-06-13 07:03:03 · answer #3 · answered by im_a_fun_nut 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He doesn't have to, no. But I know I much preferred it. As I've mentioned before when my husband proposed he didn't have a ring. It was non-traditional - no one knee thing. But when we bought the ring he sure did drop to one knee to put it on my finger. It was corny but it was still great. I know I would have felt wierd saying I was engaged with no symbol as evidence. It doesn't have to be an expensive ring, but a ring all the same.
Side bar - my husband wore an engagement ring as well. He said it was sexist that girls get proof but guys don't. So he bought a simple thin band and wore it during our engagement. His wedding ring was more ornate then just a band so it worked out well.
2006-06-13 08:12:24 · answer #4 · answered by bubb1e_gir1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't have my ring until 5 days before we got married. I just couldn't find one I liked. Yes a ring is nice but the most important things is truly wanting to get married. And don't settle for a ring just because you feel that you need one to be engaged. You need to find one that you will be happy with for the rest of your life. The perfect ring will come along I promise.
2006-06-13 09:10:31 · answer #5 · answered by cascade_waterfall04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, talking about it and proposing are two different things. I have the same problem with my boyfriend--we have talked about it but he hasn't proposed. I have told him that he HAS to propose, tho. I may call him my fiance to some, but he is really still my boyfriend until he does propose. But, all of this depends on the persons point of view.
2006-06-13 06:54:11 · answer #6 · answered by honey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband proposed with a promise ring first. Then he proposed to me again with my diamond ring 3 months to the day later, then we set our date.
2006-06-13 09:13:34 · answer #7 · answered by Tiffany C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's completely up to your fiance, but the proposal is a very important part to the marriage. It is something both of you will remember for the rest of your lives. It's also a special way for him to show you his commitment and love. Besides don't you want that romantic moment??
2006-06-13 06:56:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he doesnt have to propose to you with a ring you can still be engaged without a ring. Until he says the words "will you marry me" and you say yes or no.....then thats when you are officially engaged....dont rush into it and think about everything before you automatically think he proposed to you....
2006-06-13 06:54:42 · answer #9 · answered by kkds14 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Talking about it doesn't make you married. Even if not with a ring, one of you should ask the other.
It is fun talking about it but actually doing it is very different!
2006-06-13 06:54:08 · answer #10 · answered by jessigirl00781 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No he doesn't. My husband and I talked about for a bit and one day he said "Let's tell your parents we're getting married". If you're materialistic you would want a ring but I got to chose my own ring (and I LOVE it by the way). We are planning on one day renewing our vows because we never had a ceremony (we went to the courthouse). I told him that I do expect him to plan a romantic evening and get one knee and ask me recommit myself to him or to reaffirm our love in front of family and friends. Something along those lines. If you love him, all you need is for him to say "let's get married!"
2006-06-13 07:55:09 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋