What do you think?
2006-09-05 04:30:13 · 20 answers · asked by lc 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Sometimes when you love somebody but do not have enough money, and you want to marry them, you will ask them to marry you without a ring. But traditionally, you do give a ring when you ask somebody to marry you, its a sign of commitment and promise, its a big thing to many woman.
2006-09-05 04:33:01 · answer #1 · answered by jam_psb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not a rule that is set in stone, but generally a man should give a ring when he proposes to a woman. It's a bit old fashioned and many couples forego an engagement ring, but I think it's very lovely and important for the man to give the woman a token of his love and promise to her. If he can't afford an engagement ring, I would suggest at least some token of affection to present during the proposal with perhaps a promise to buy a real ring when he's able to. Some women don't really care about getting a ring, but it's nice to have an object to show to your friends/family which represents the man's love and everything he has promised to the woman. I think women are more sensitive about marriage issues, and most brides would want at least what all their friends have had.
2006-09-05 11:37:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was proposed to my at the time fiance did have a ring. But have heard of guy proposing without a ring. So the girl could go shopping for the ring with the guy or the ring was still being sized. Either way is okay but I think it is probaly more common to ask with a ring!
2006-09-05 11:34:41 · answer #3 · answered by PinkHighHeels 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is that your beliefs... My husband didn't give me a ring.. Mainly because I find the whole ring thing to be out dated... and it's a waste of perfectly good honeymoon money... Most people do the ring thing because of their families traditions... It depends on you though... If you want a ring get a ring if not don't... I've been with my husband for 8 1/2 years with no ring and We're still happily together and in love... Good luck....
2006-09-05 11:34:07 · answer #4 · answered by secret agent lady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be an engagement ring, and I think it's appropriate to give one to the woman. It's a way of saying that you're spoken for, so that other men don't bother.
What I'm not in favor of however, is rings for men because a man should not pursue other women because of his integrity and nhonor. A wedding or engagement ring for a man is within the realm of sissydom and/or liberalism in my opinion.
Of course, liberals will disagree and find this objectionable, because they don't have sound minds and they are devoid of understanding.
2006-09-05 11:37:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The engagement ring is a symbol, a symbol of your commitment to each other. Yes it is a symbolic gesture, but it is a bond, a tie to each of you. It is also a promise, a pre promise to your actually wedding vows, and wedding ring. It does not have to be a huge diamond. Some people get more hung up on what the ring is worth than how strong their personal bond, and their love is. Yes go for the ring...
2006-09-05 11:36:55 · answer #6 · answered by stevensings20032001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tradition dictates, yes. But of course it is not necessary when declaring one's devotion or intentions. If a man and woman are planning on spending the rest of their lives together they might as well learn to compromise worldly standards and traditions because sometimes finances, time and thoughts aren't always in sync with that.
A marriage will never succeed if a couple tries to do everything the world says it should do.
2006-09-05 11:33:56 · answer #7 · answered by NONAME 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well when my fiance proposed to me he just got me a very feminen white gold band. the next day we went to the jewler and i got to pick out my own ring. I loved it because i got to choose it and it was a really fun experience to pick out our rings together.i think thats a really great idea!!! so yes i think he should have some type of a ring weather a band or a setting
2006-09-05 11:39:43 · answer #8 · answered by TEMPTRESS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some women get rings, it's a tradition. it's nice, but not necessary. I know two women who received lovely watches, one received a music box...i think your boyfriend probably wanted to know if you would need a ring. do you?
2006-09-05 11:36:54 · answer #9 · answered by steelypen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol.. thats what the point of a ring is.. the way to ask... but if u dont find it imp then its not.. its more abt what u think is imp in terms of how to be asked.. some people make a big deal, others dont
2006-09-05 11:33:11 · answer #10 · answered by conspicuous 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋