When getting engaged why do men only give women a ring but not a woman to man?

[Anonymous]

[OneViewpoint]

Because historically in Western civilization a woman was a man's property. A ring is claiming his property, branding his cattle so to speak. Yeah, not a flattering image but that's what it is.

On the flip side, by accepting the brand, the cow can publicly proclaim she has snagged herself a meal ticket and will not spend her life as a childless spinster. She can also rub it in the face of all her single girlfriends because status matters in a society.

It really was that shitty back in the day.

OK, there may have been some love or lust in the mix too.

[bowenw]

It seems it is just the tradition, but there are no rules.

[bowenw]

Thank you for the MHO. 😊

[ElenaSeluna]

You can give him a ring if you want or any other things, I gave my ex a ring and a necklace

[HighValue]

Because men give and women take. Men care, women use and abuse. That is the way it usually is. The majority of women are terrible, unfair, immoral people. Not just for romantic relationships, but also for friendships, co-workers, etc. They are often best to be avoided.

[CherryLove007]

nobody is a picnic... males or females🍒but I do share my cherries with men if they need a snack (the fruit only)

[slatyb]

I find the whole thing ridiculous -- a vestige of the patriarchy. But women seem to like it. If I were dating, I would tell my date early that if they wanted the kneeling proposal and an engagement ring, they should date someone else.

[Anonymous]

Women like sparkly 💩. Guys could give damn.

[Anonymous]

Get off your fake pink account.

[Anonymous]

Female entitlement syndrome (FES).