If your boyfriend tried his best and this was all he could afford, would you be angry? I know a lot of women want an expensive ring, but why is that all its about? I saw some cute ones on Amazon I would be perfectly content with.
2006-06-19 09:33:54 · 33 answers · asked by shawny4me 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
I wouldn't be insulted, I'm just asking why women would be. My best friend said she would be angry and wouldn't accept it. She wants one that is almost 30K. Is she crazy or what? I told m yboyfriend it could be tananite if he wanted, just pick me something nice, I dont mind price..that isn't what matters to me!
2006-06-19 09:39:03 · update #1
"If you're worried about the price of the ring, then your relationship isn't worth having. You said your boyfriend tried his best and it sounds like you aren't. The ring is supposed to be a symbol of your love, your love shouldn't be gauged by the cost of the ring. Maybe you better think again about your feelings towards him."
Whoa whoa turbo! Thats not what I said at all! I said there were some cute ones I would be content with on Amazon. I would be thrilled if he could even afford a $100 ring right now! If I came home tonight and he proposed to me with a ring out of a gumbasll machine I would be elated.
2006-06-19 09:41:01 · update #2
Hell my fiancee has not even given me my engagemnet ring yet, and I could care less if it came out of a gumball machine. All that matters is that he loves me enough to ask me to marry him. WE are getting married in hawaii and the ring he is getting in my opinion is way too expensive. I told him that I want a ring under $100.. I do not need a fancy ring to feel his lvoe or for it to be proven. Just being his wife will be enough for me....
2006-06-19 09:39:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
No, I wouldn't. My 'original' engagment ring was $400 at Walmart. We just purchased a house, and that was all we could afford. I recently had a different ring made because I wanted a celtic setting. My fiance said that if I wanted to do that, I may as well get a bigger stone. In truth, I am paying for most of it myself. Do I care? Not really. We were fine with the original ring, we just wanted something more unique now that we could afford it. We took all of the diamonds out of the original and made my wedding band with it. We know that the diamonds in the wedding band aren't the best quality, but who gives a rip? It's the sentiment behind it.
I cannot stand people who need to have a huge rock on their finger, just to show how much their man loves them. As long as a man treats you good, you can hold a conversation with him, and you love him more than you did yesterday, the size of you pet rock shouldn't matter. A simple wedding band should be sufficient.
I'm not baggin' on anyone, especially the asker. I'm just sayin' .. :)
2006-06-19 09:52:14 · answer #2 · answered by Aussie Mommy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, so long as I like the ring. I mean, come on, it shows that you care just by deciding to propose. Besides, how's she going to know it didn't cost more?
However, I would suggest you wait if you can't really afford the engagement ring. Or put the wedding off for a while. What about the cost of the wedding? That's definitely more than $500.
2006-06-19 09:40:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're worried about the price of the ring, then your relationship isn't worth having. You said your boyfriend tried his best and it sounds like you aren't. The ring is supposed to be a symbol of your love, your love shouldn't be gauged by the cost of the ring. Maybe you better think again about your feelings towards him.
2006-06-19 09:37:23 · answer #4 · answered by josie s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it depends on the woman. If she isn't materialistic then a regular gold band would probably suffice. Love should be the most important thing, and it's obvious that the size of the ring doesn't constitute a successful marriage. Getting a smaller engagement ring isn't a bad thing - but if your gf has told you what her dream ring is, you should try to get her something she will love.
2006-06-19 09:39:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a bit like the bible story about the poor widow who only gave a small coin and Jesus told his disciples that she had given more than all the others because she had given out of her want whereas all the others had given out of their surplus. If I loved the guy and wanted to marry him and a $500 ring was really stretching things for him financially - I would wear it with pride.
2006-06-19 09:38:53 · answer #6 · answered by Amber Amber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love is more than just a ring. If it matters so much, get the cheaper one and buy an expensive one when you get the money. Either way, it is just a ring! Let her love you for more than that.
2006-06-19 09:36:18 · answer #7 · answered by Krissy-Girl : ) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all, I mean who cares? I am not getting married to prove anything to anyone. I would like it to be a nice ring that I like but I don't have a price point.
You can put the $$ to better use elsewhere for sure!
2006-06-19 09:36:20 · answer #8 · answered by Miro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not a lady, but i say if thats all he can afford and he did his best and put as much thought into it, it shoudl be the thought, and the fact that he wants you that shoudl matter, give the poor guy a break, and maybe when hes financialy able to buy you a better ring, he probably would
2006-06-19 09:36:49 · answer #9 · answered by woundshurtless 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no of course not. the ring is a symbol of the connection between the two of you, and it could be a froot loop for all i care - it's the thought that counts. of course, girls dream about a huge rock ... but in reality, a tasteful ring can come in any price range.
2006-06-19 09:48:58 · answer #10 · answered by texandiva2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋