should I try and give the engagement ring back to him? now that we are not getting married.
2007-02-17 07:12:06 · 22 answers · asked by giggleswsb 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
yes, you should give it back. it was given to you as a gift with a certain ending in mind and now that that ending is not going to happen, it is only morally right you return it. besides hocking it will only get you a small portion of the value of the ring. do the right thing and return it, your conscience will thank you later.
2007-02-17 07:16:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If HE broke off the engagement the you get to keep the ring. If YOU broke off the engagement then you need to give the ring back. An engagement ring is a gift given in anticipation of marriage, so if you broke it off there will obviously be no marriage and he is entitled to it back. If he broke it off you were planning on a wedding and the ring would be compensation for that wedding not taking place. Besides, if YOU broke it off and don't return the ring he can sue you in a court of law.
You don't have to give the ring back personally. Put it into a small box and mail it to him.
2007-02-17 07:17:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Proper etiquette dictates that if you broke off the engagement or if it is his family's heirloom, you should return the ring. If he broke the engagement or cheated on you- it is yours to keep. Engagement rings were traditionally given as an insurance policy so that you could settle your affairs should he have a change of heart.
If the decision was mutual, you should also return the ring.
2007-02-17 07:28:14 · answer #3 · answered by Mariela 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My favorite line comes from the much-married Zsa Zsa Gabor who said," I always give the ring back Dahling, but I keep the stone."
Seriously though, give the ring back, it was given as a symbol of a promise that will not be given. Most states have laws that say its got to be returned to the giver.
2007-02-17 07:56:53 · answer #4 · answered by justa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you broke the engagement, if he did then you are not obligated. But in the end, its all about how you feel about the situation and what is right for you.
2007-02-17 08:03:25 · answer #5 · answered by Diane T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitly offer to give it back to him. Only bc if your letting go of a relatioship the best way to get over it and move ion is to get rid of evrything. It will make it easier on you in the long run!!!
2007-02-17 07:26:27 · answer #6 · answered by Andi L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the ring was given to you so therefore its yours. You dont have to give it back but it would be nice of you to offer it back since it prob. cost alot. If he doesnt want it back then keep it.
2007-02-17 07:53:53 · answer #7 · answered by Worried wife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
technically you don't have to give it back. but i think that giving it back is the right thing too do. it shows that you're a mature woman who's not trying to be spiteful. even if he doesn't want it back he'll appreciate you being the bigger person and offering. much better than being a woman scorned and doing everything you can too screw him over.
2007-02-17 07:19:05 · answer #8 · answered by heynow 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should give him the ring back. It is the right thing to do. It's not a deposit on a house where if you mess up escrow you loose your deposit! Give it back!
2007-02-17 08:00:59 · answer #9 · answered by froalskiner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep the ring and wear it on your right hand. Put it in your jewelry box or put an ad in the paper to sell it. I would keep it if it were me.
2007-02-17 07:17:33 · answer #10 · answered by Nancy M. 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋