Girls, if your boyfriend couldn't afford a ring, would you get married without a ring?

Question

If your boyfriend can’t afford a ring?

AmandaYVR · Accepted Answer

The rings are the symbols of the neverending bond, a circle which is infinite. It is a beautiful and romantic concept (even if it isn't taken seriously enough by many; and for others, they change over time and it does legitimately become increasingly difficult to grow together, instead of apart.)

The diamond ring is a bit something else. It's the gift to the woman, something symbolic, pledging your love, but also something gorgeous, sparkly, and valuable monetarily. But the marriage, and relationship, should not be about the ring. It is, however, a symbol of the man's commitment, and love, for this woman. It's something she's maybe always wanted, and he gives it to her to make her happy. (Men don't care about jewellery for themselves, typically, so it can't be compared. It's like him getting a new sports car, for example. He marvels at the design.)

My advice is to get her a ring, but not a diamond. Just a ring of some sort, that she, specifically, would think is beautiful, that suits her style. A proposal without the ring might feel like it's missing something. But even a couple hundred dollar ring can become symbolic of your love for her. If it's all that you can afford, then it is enough.

Daniela1982 · Accepted Answer

If he can't afford what, a 5 caret diamond ring or a simple gold wedding band? The mistake people make is having expensive rings and weddings and maybe even a new car and house when they get married. Then reality hits and they find themselves in the financial dung heap. That causes friction and arguments about spending and the stresses of maybe having to go deep into debt or filing for bankruptcy looms over their relationship. Then divorce raises it's deadly head. So, to answer the question, I wouldn't expect him to afford a big fancy ring, nor would I want one. You always have to worry about losing a stone or it getting damaged at work. A simple gold wedding ring would suffice for me. WOW, MR. BIG SPENDER. WHERE DID YOU GET ME THIS RING, FROM A CRACKER JACKS BOX?

GreenLanternI0I · Accepted Answer

This question is tricky, See, if he cannot afford a ring, that means there is no financial stability, no financial stability, means a lot of serious problems for him and his future family. Money and solid financial stability is Super important when it comes to building a family. Instead he should speak to his future wife and be like hey, instead of me buying you a $30,000 ring and having a $70,000 wedding ceremony, let's just dump all of this money into a down payment on a house, where we can make a baby? Do you see what I'm say here.

Still-alive · Accepted Answer

I would really hope women realize the ring really isn't that important. If he can’t afford one it also doesn't mean he’s irresponsible with money nor that he isn't ready fir marriage. Id say he may not find buying an expensive ring all that important

Rainbow30 · Answer

For me, yes I would if I really love the guy.

But, there's a but to this. It would make me feel special if there's a ring. It doesn't mean that we're materialistic and we value the diamonds in the ring or the price of ring. It is a symbolism for us that the guy had put an effort to obtain the ring, that he is in love with the girl and that he is ready to get married.

Proposing to a girl without a ring is just a manifestation that you're not ready for her. It doesn't need to be an expensive ring that you can afford, it can be a simple ring that reminds her of you and the fruit of your effort.

I thing a ring that you've put an effort to obtain is more special and more romantic for a girl than without a ring or a ring which is a expensive but without a sentimental value. She will value it more knowing that worked hard for it.

It's just my opinion.

KrisPW · Answer

I would get married with a dollar store ring as long as I'm marrying the guy I want in life. I would dream of a replacement later, and I DO believe there needs to be some form of rings involved, but "the big ring" is not something I have ever felt I needed.

Idazle34 · Answer

Absolutely!!! In fact I would rather have no ring than have a ring that my husband couldn't afford. And if a ring was super important to me then I'd get a really nice $20 ring. Nobody will be able to tell the difference.

If your woman says she won't marry you without a ring than she isn't the woman for you. A woman worth your life doesn't care so much about the ring.

Aerissa_Jade · Answer

Nope, not a chance BUT I would also just buy the ring myself, already have my eye on one right now. I have let him know exactly what I want.

I do not see it as a thing he has to do, after all if we are getting married then I plan on our budgets being joint anyways. Not one of those married couples that have separate budgets like roommates or something.

Xoxocutekitty · Answer

I would get married without a ring, but I wouldn't get married without a wedding.

I don't need an expensive affair. A planned Backyard BBQ (heck, make it a potluck) with paper plates/cups and a haul to the liquor store. Wedding dress from JCpenny or Macys.

We can pronounce our vows for friends/family to see then blast music until 10pm with the best speaker anyone owns. The one thing I want is a good photographer to remember the day.

liburnia · Answer

The ring is a symbol of marriage and no, I would never get married without one. But that doesn't mean it has to be the diamond one. Something cheap, but bought with love would be enough for me. You're not buying my love with the ring, just pledge to it.

Anonymous · Answer

If he can’t afford a ring how can he afford a wedding? Services cost money and wedding rings are plain so not expensive. It’s engagement rings that cost. Why not save a bit rather than rush?

I told my guy not to propose unless he actually intends on getting married with savings for the wedding otherwise it’s an empty proposal

Anonymous · Answer

I would marry. It's not all about money, ostentation, luxury, expensive jewelry. But there is also the fact that after men get rich, they leave such women and go to women who love expensive jewelry and show off.
That's why these gold diggers should use men as long as they have money. I say good luck to them. You gold diggers do what we couldn't do.

Alisa158 · Answer

Marriage is for both parties and needs to be run by two people, but if you can't even buy a wedding ring. Will your marriage be happy? A marriage without material things is a mess of sand, unable to withstand any storms.

Dinklex3 · Answer

I can afford my own ring, but i don't plan on getting any engagement ring or wedding ring.
I honestly would think it'd be cute to get a matching small earring, but id have to talk to my partner about that lol.

dustybiker · Answer

There are lots of people that have done this. They’ll get a simple symbol ring and something else later if wanted. Personally I would become attached to the stand-in. I never liked flash.

MelonSoda · Answer

If he's good to me and treats me well and I know he's the guy I wanna spend my life with, then idgaf if he proposes to me with an Arby's curly fry.

muscularbumblebee · Answer

I mean I personally don’t want to get married but yeah ring doesn’t matter to me so if doesn’t matter if he can’t afford. But then again I don’t know about most women.. I’m a simple girl

SphynxUK · Answer

I would want a ring, as it’s a symbol of marriage. However, as long as it’s silver in colour, I’ll be happy. I don’t care about how much it costs.
(A wedding band doesn’t require a diamond.)

SpiderManFan2002 · Answer

Not that I have a boyfriend but if a dude wanted to marry me but couldn’t afford a ring but I really loved him- sure. You don’t need a ring for marriage.

RedStiletto88 · Answer

Definitely not. If he can’t even afford a modest ring I’m not sure he can afford the responsibilities of a lifelong commitment.

annabananna · Answer

I mean Walmart has wedding rings for less than 100 so I don’t know why he couldn’t get me something inexpensive and we could upgrade when there is more income.

SnakeBoop · Answer

He could literally get me a £20 ring (if i was getting married), if he can't afford even that then relationship is a no go.

YollyM · Answer

No, I'd advice him to wait until he can afford it. The way I think of it is, if he can't afford a ring he also can't carry HIS weight during our marriage, sue me 🤷‍♀️

shaysh87 · Answer

A boyfriend who can't even buy a ring likely won’t make a good dad. Because if a simple ring is expensive , your kids will just starve

charlean · Answer

It can be a £2 ring from Primark for all I care, as long as there is a ring

exitseven · Answer

I never got my wife an engagement ring. We di however get matching gold wedding bands. Later in life i bought her a diamond ring.

acooke-13 · Answer

I would pay towards a ring, it doesn't need to be expensive, it's just a ring.

Uptowngirl88 · Answer

Hell no.. if he can't afford a ring how can he will he afford a family? He sounds financially unstable.

Anonymous · Answer

If he can't afford a diamond ring, not even a small diamond, then he can't afford the lifestyle I expect.

Subarugirl · Answer

If y 'all can't afford a ring, how y 'all gonna afford to get married?

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, he could get me a cheap one and then we can get real ones later on when we have more money.

donnny2367764 · Answer

They ahould, it's no different than us waiting to tie the knot before having sex

Luopio27 · Answer

Kevin Federline & Britney Spears. Enough said.

oldmoon · Answer

If he can't even buy the ring then I'm sorry he can't afford anything how he can provide any security for family and children?

Anonymous · Answer

We wouldn’t get married until he has money for the ring because a wedding costs a lot of money too

InYourHead · Answer

Definitely. Marriage isn't about the ring

sheikalana · Answer

I would get us matching rings.

lilaccc · Answer

it's ok, i'll buy it and then get married. lol

Anonymous · Answer

then why the fuck does he want to get married?

jasco · Answer

He can save and buy it later

HeartFullOfGlue · Answer

Nah its fine we can use those pretzel rings

DizzyDesii · Answer

Absolutely

JoyGirl · Answer

Yea, I would.

Anonymous · Answer

Bunch of gold diggers in the comment section.

xJayleenx · Answer

Yes I would

BestWoman · Answer

İ dont

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