what does a promise ring mean!?

Question

My boyfriend that i love sooo much and he loves me wants to give me a promise ring but what dose it mean he said that its becaues he will always love me and all of that ...but idont know what dose it really mean ?I'm 15

Answer 1

A promise ring or friendship ring is a ring given to a boyfriend or girlfriend, to promise to be committed in a serious relationship. These indicate that serious courting is under-way. It can be given as a symbol that a couple does not feel that it is an appropriate time to consider engagement or marriage but are serious about each other and their relationship.

A promise ring can be worn on any finger on the left or right hand, although ring fingers are far preferred. Most often it is the left ring finger, but due to engagement confusion, the right ring finger is finding acceptance in today's world.

High school class rings (rings purchased to represent one's high school and year of graduation) are coveted by young people of either sex. "Wearing his/her class ring" means that the couple is 'going steady' and that theirs was an exclusive relationship (if the young man wore a 'letter jacket' -- an overt symbol of athletic participation -- his girlfriend may be given that to show that she is 'taken').

Some people judge the seriousness of a promise ring by its value and by the size of its gem.

In some cultures, young adults in partnership wear 'friendship rings' as a sign of their commitment to each other. Generally speaking, however, 'promise rings' are uncommon except for the very young.

Also in some cases, but not all, a promise ring may take the place of an engagement ring in the most serious of relationships among young people. This is often because one or both of the partners are either too young to legally be wed under the law or unwilling/unable to receive legal waivers, required due to status as a minor/dependent, from their respective parents and/or guardians.

In certain religious groups, where the concept of premarital sex is shunned, a promise ring can be worn by a person to indicate that they have made a vow to put off having sex until they are married. These rings are then replaced by a true promise ring (given by the partner in the relationship), engagement ring, or wedding ring.

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Answer 2

A promise ring or friendship ring is a ring given to a boyfriend or girlfriend, to promise to be committed in a serious relationship. These indicate that serious courting is under-way. It can be given as a symbol that a couple does not feel that it is an appropriate time to consider engagement or marriage but are serious about each other and their relationship.



A promise ring can be worn on any finger on the left or right hand, although ring fingers are far preferred. Most often it is the left ring finger, but due to engagement confusion, the right ring finger is finding acceptance in today's world.

High school class rings (rings purchased to represent one's high school and year of graduation) are coveted by young people of either sex. "Wearing his/her class ring" means that the couple is 'going steady' and that theirs was an exclusive relationship (if the young man wore a 'letter jacket' -- an overt symbol of athletic participation -- his girlfriend may be given that to show that she is 'taken').

Some people judge the seriousness of a promise ring by its value and by the size of its gem.

In some cultures, young adults in partnership wear 'friendship rings' as a sign of their commitment to each other. Generally speaking, however, 'promise rings' are uncommon except for the very young.

Also in some cases, but not all, a promise ring may take the place of an engagement ring in the most serious of relationships among young people. This is often because one or both of the partners are either too young to legally be wed under the law or unwilling/unable to receive legal waivers, required due to status as a minor/dependent, from their respective parents and/or guardians.

In certain religious groups, where the concept of premarital sex is shunned, a promise ring can be worn by a person to indicate that they have made a vow to put off having sex until they are married. These rings are then replaced by a true promise ring (given by the partner in the relationship), engagement ring, or wedding ring.

Answer 3

He loves you, but perhaps he is afraid he won't feel the same conviction to marry you. But he knows in his heart he'll always love you, and care for you. Just at this point in your relationship is the only or might be the only level higher of commitment he can offer.

Just be careful, a promise ring is not an engagement ring. I hope your relationship is healthy, and wish you all the best

Answer 4

Well let's see I got one of those when I was 15 and I am now 16 but still it depends on your relationship with my b/f and i it ment we were going to wait to have sex until we were married but for most it is kind of like a "pre engagement ring" I hope that helped some

Answer 5

It means that he will break your heart about 2 months after he gives you the ring

Answer 6

What he said, "If he breaks the promise you keep the ring" its probably fake so its a win, win situation for him.

Answer 7

it just means that he promises to stay with you and if he doesn't you get to keep the ring....

Answer 8

a ring with a promise in it..your boyfriend's promise to you..

Answer 9

it dont mean **** guys make promises all of the time

Answer 10

It doesn't mean anything.