A ring is only a symbol is it required to ask a woman for her hand in marriage. Rings were not nescessary back in the day becasue the commitment was between man , woman and god
2007-04-03 09:05:01 · 30 answers · asked by citizenparticular 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I'm a newlywed and when my husband proposed he did have a ring.... BUT!!! I he didn't have one I would have still said yes...
Being proposed to is every women's dream and a beautiful ring to show off is also one along with a dream wedding....
But sweetie if you really, and I do mean really love her and she loves you a ring is the last thing she will be worried about...As long as you get her one then you should be fine....
If she really loves you she will say yes and everything else is in the bag....GOOD LUCK!!!!
2007-04-03 09:27:24 · answer #1 · answered by danxtsupamodel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They aren't necessary. But if you love your girlfriend and want to make the day really special, getting a ring, going down on bended knee (yes totally corny but romantic), finding a special place to do that, making a big production out of it like it is a special occasion for you will be something she will always remember.
My husband asked me at a fast food restaurant (Arby's) with no ring and standing up in the line. I did say yes, but it's not quite the same and when I hear of other's romantic proposals I do get a little envious I must admit!!!
2007-04-03 16:44:16 · answer #2 · answered by Karen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to buy a ring to propose. However, if you are not willing to spend any $$ to buy a ring for the love of your life that is your choice. Yes, a ring is just a symbol, symbol of love an commitment. We are not able to see love or commitment. This is a small gesture to show that you love this woman and you will be committed to her. If you don't buy a ring and propose to your girl and she said "I do" than good for you, but I doubt she'll say "I do".
2007-04-03 16:19:29 · answer #3 · answered by Victoria78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What "back in the day" are you refering to? Because women have been getting engagement rings for centuries. The idea of an engagement symbol dates back to the cavenmen. And if a man can not fork out even just $50 for a cheapie he is in no financial position to be comitting to a marriage. Especially because the number one cause of divorce is, (you got it) money.
2007-04-03 16:18:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some things go beyond tradition, and an engagement ring is one of them. Every man who proposes marriage should always present a ring to show his good intentions to the woman.
2007-04-03 16:24:54 · answer #5 · answered by Annie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's only necessary if the woman thinks it is.
I didn't want or get an engagement ring.
If it's *not* important to you and it is to her, you'll have to decide whether you want to marry someone who feels that a ring is a requirement for a promise.
2007-04-03 16:49:48 · answer #6 · answered by Maureen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
an engagement ring is not necessary for a marraige proposal, and as you state wedding rings are a visible symbol of the committment between the man and the woman.
2007-04-03 16:18:55 · answer #7 · answered by tersey562 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately today society says yes to this question. i think this question should be answered with a no, or with the answer of DOES IT HAVE TO BE 3 CARATS and NEW? NO! It can be antique. Or it can be a car or a house or a promise. It depends on the relationship between the man and the woman. I think though that if anyone should have the ring on it should be the man, women of today are conniving.
2007-04-03 16:10:19 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No a ring is not required. Every religion has a symbol of marriage the wedding band is Christianity's and it is a gold band no diamonds or anything fancy just a gold band.
2007-04-03 17:26:12 · answer #9 · answered by swtlilblonde31 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally think it's necessary. It shows the committment of the engagement, and the wedding rings show the symbol of fidelity and committment. It's tradition as always and it shows the two of you really are committed to one another =) I personally would want a ring if someone was going to ask me to marry them =)
2007-04-03 16:15:32 · answer #10 · answered by suzlaa1971 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋