I mean yeah it's not the rock that matters it's the symbolism plus diamonds kinda suck they are very overpriced then again I already own a 10 k diamond so I don't need to worry about that
I proposed to an ex-girlfriend and after my birthday she broke up with me and I did not pay a lot of money for a ring for her, it was a little over $299.99 I couldn't afford it.
The engagement ring I bought was £10. I wouldn't spend thousands, we've just bought a house, lots of work to do, better things to spend money on, either with house or kids
I think the market for diamonds is manipulated and the way they are mined and transported is usually riddled with controversy…so I would have a serious discussion about expectations with my partner before we thought about rings
I will always give two options when proposing and rings. You want a big wedding or a big honey moon? Which one is more likely to give you more memories?
Yes it’s petty. I’d say it falls under the sin of idolatry. It is a useless rock that is only valuable because the de Beers family has cornered the market.
Cost of the ring is NOT an indication of how much he loves you, and diamonds are ridiculously overpriced for something that is essentially compressed coal.
sure as fuck it’s selfish. unless he had gobs of money ie rich af. other wise it’s petty and maybe a gold digger. people should appreciate the gift no matter what.
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this is a ridiculous stance on a very superficial and small part of marriage. marriage is more than a "huge diamond ring"
Yes very, and you just listed the exact reason why. If life is getting so expensive, why should we be expected to waste money on an expensive ring?
Why marry either? Marriage is expensive too! Why have kids? Kids live for free on your head til 18!!
Marriage doesn’t cost anything other than expensive weddings and rings (or divorce)
Don’t want kids so an irrelevant point for me.
But still! You only marry once, man
Yeah. And if I was to get marriages I’ll spend that money on a vacation or something we could use and enjoy to signify it, not a pointless ring
Point taken
I mean yeah it's not the rock that matters it's the symbolism plus diamonds kinda suck they are very overpriced then again I already own a 10 k diamond so I don't need to worry about that
Hello Richie Rich 🤑
Yeah im so rich I found that diamond ring while walking into a dollar store, also found a gold wedding band while cleaning at my job
😆😆😆😆
You're the new alpha
Nice and I got at least 2 rings wanna see them
Sure! Pasteboard me
I proposed to an ex-girlfriend and after my birthday she broke up with me and I did not pay a lot of money for a ring for her, it was a little over $299.99 I couldn't afford it.
The engagement ring I bought was £10. I wouldn't spend thousands, we've just bought a house, lots of work to do, better things to spend money on, either with house or kids
I think the market for diamonds is manipulated and the way they are mined and transported is usually riddled with controversy…so I would have a serious discussion about expectations with my partner before we thought about rings
I will always give two options when proposing and rings. You want a big wedding or a big honey moon? Which one is more likely to give you more memories?
Big honeymoon as in vacation in Switzerland
whatever she may want
Yeah especially if they're wanting a ring that's damn near in the millions.
I got one and they are really pretty. But it's probably poor financial sence.
Nah, this is definitely some “run bro” behavior. Extremely petty and spoiled.
Yes it’s petty. I’d say it falls under the sin of idolatry. It is a useless rock that is only valuable because the de Beers family has cornered the market.
Extremely petty.
Cost of the ring is NOT an indication of how much he loves you, and diamonds are ridiculously overpriced for something that is essentially compressed coal.
Love should be the overruling factor.
Well it sounds like you’ve got your answer about whether or not marriage is for you.
Just what you need, payments on a ring that will in all likelihood last longer than the marriage.
Yes. Do you want to spend a lot of money on a rock? Or would you rather spend it on things that actually bring your life value?
Like a house?
Sure
sure as fuck it’s selfish. unless he had gobs of money ie rich af. other wise it’s petty and maybe a gold digger. people should appreciate the gift no matter what.
Yeah it is
this is ONE of the reasons why i dont want to get married
Yes, it is. He should retain legal title to it. Guess why.
Yeah. But women can be petty.
I certainly think there are much better expectations to have from a partner.
People will waste money on a huge ring and an overdone wedding instead or being modest and then making the down payment on a home.