2006-12-31 06:13:56 · 10 answers · asked by Renie B 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Generally, it's sort of a pre-engagement ring, when the couple is either too young or just not ready to be engaged. It's meaning is more determined by the giver and the wearer, though, and should be discussed to be sure that you both see it as representing the same thing.
2006-12-31 08:13:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a promise to be married at a later date, but it could also work as the engagement ring itself. Sometimes, if the couple can't afford a traditional engagement ring (or would prefer to use their money elsewhere), they'll buy a promise ring and use it as such. A promise ring usually has a much smaller diamond and costs around $100 - $200.
2006-12-31 22:14:42 · answer #2 · answered by Galoshes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's supposed to be a promise to become engaged someday, or a promise to stay faithful, but in my experience it's either just a way to get into a girl's pants or, as someone else put it, a "shut up" ring to keep her from nagging about marriage. I've never seen anyone get a promise ring and then end up married.
2006-12-31 19:06:21 · answer #3 · answered by Torchbug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A promise ring is a symbol that some one cares.You are special to them. It means when you look at this ring think of me.
2006-12-31 14:21:12 · answer #4 · answered by summer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many people take it to be a pre-engagement ring, but, I don't know if I buy into that. If you ask me, if you need a ring to say "we'll get married someday, just not yet" it's probably not a very good bet.
So I would personally take it to mean that it's a very sweet gift that someone who cares about you thoughtfully picked out.
2006-12-31 14:17:12 · answer #5 · answered by The Only 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
---to me a promise ring can be for a gf and bf who haven't been dating very long or a couple who has been together for a long time even married couples.
it shows that you think the relationship is real and isn't going anywhere anytime soon and your not going to give it up without a fight first. ---
2006-12-31 14:25:07 · answer #6 · answered by apolloK♫ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
given by someone who cares and is young. you give a promise ring, saying i love you and we are committed. when we get a little older we will get engaged and then we will set out wedding date.
2006-12-31 15:41:26 · answer #7 · answered by try 2 help 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its called a shut up ring. thats the type of ring u give your girl when she keep nagging u about getting married. when u get a "shut up ring" it can buy your more time to think b4 u give her the big ring. trust me it works i got my girl a promise ring aka "shut up ring" and i got 3 more years to stall b4 buying her the real ring. now im married and it all good
2006-12-31 18:05:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A promise to be engaged.
2006-12-31 14:24:44 · answer #9 · answered by regina g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from your parents-not to have sex until your married
from a partner- to be true to the one who gave it to you
2006-12-31 14:42:49 · answer #10 · answered by Courtney A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋