what is the meaning of a promise ring?

Question

my boyfrend of only 6 months got me one and i think he is crazy and were only 15 what. so what dose this mean? what do i do?

Answer 1

A promise ring can mean a lot of things. It can symbolize an actual promise, symbolize that he wants to marry you, or just be a pretty piece of jewellery. If you don't know what it's supposed to mean then ask him. My bf bought me a promise ring after six months of dating and stuck a note in the box with it explaining that it was a symbol of his love and promise to be faithful. My friend's bf bought her one as a pre-engagement ring. The meaning varies with each guy and again I suggest that the only way you'll figure out what it means is by asking your bf. Good luck!

Answer 2

You dont need to do anything except thank him for being so sweet.Although 6 months is a long time to go together in the teenage world,15 is still very young for a token of love such as a promise ring,The meaning of a promise ring is he is promising you that he will still be there and in love with you when the time comes to get formally engaged.

The time factor is completely relative.........I married the mother of my 9 children 5 days after we met,and that was 22 years ago...

Answer 3

It is just that. A promise. Not as serious as a wedding ring or engagement ring. Just take it as a present and dont worry about it. He really cares about you. If you're only 15 it doesnt mean much because you have a lot of life to go before you worry about marraige or anything like that.

Answer 4

It means simply what it is. He is only promising he will marry you some day. Best thing you should do if it is bothering you is ask him what it means to him. I don't think it can hurt.... but then what do I know, I got married when I was only 16 and didn't even get a ring!!!

Answer 5

A promise ring is given to a romantic partner to signify a promise to be committed in a monogamous relationship, maybe in which a young couple pledge their love for one another. The gift of the ring indicates 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. Most promise rings as marketed by jewelers are less valuable than traditional engagement rings, with smaller gems.

In some cultures, young adults in partnership wear 'friendship rings' as a sign of their commitment to each other. Generally speaking, however, 'friendship 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.

Other options for the symbolism behind promise rings include purely platonic promises: a promise to refrain from sexual activity until marriage, a promise to quit smoking, or a promise to keep in touch between friends, for example. In these cases a promise ring may be exchanged at any age, between any two individuals regardless of their personal relationship (from parents to children, same-sex friends, etc.).

hope i helped.....

Answer 6

I had a promise ring once. It's sort of like a pre-engagement ring. It means that you are committed to each other only, so not dating other people, but not yet engaged.

Answer 7

I'm not really sure, but I think it's a pre-engagement ring. Don't accept the ring. In my opinion, you need to date more people before choosing one to settle down with. You're young; take your time and only settle for the best. :)

Answer 8

Promise Rings, sorta symbolizies "Young Love". Its what young teenage couples give each other, when their in a relationship. Its basically saying "Well always be together-I promise". But DON'T count on it!!!!!!!!

Answer 9

this ring is a promise too marry

Answer 10

it's just a chance to get one more ring out of him.....