my boyfriend gave me a promise ring after us being together for 2 years, he wants to one day marry me, but we lack the funds to at this point, i have 1 more year of college and he has 2 more. He has always been loyal to me and what he says he means, which is why i love him because he is honest, sometimes maybe brutally honest, but if its the truth i accept it. I think it makes since having one in our situation, it pretty much is a reminder, " i really do want to marry you, but when the time is right". I don't think it is cheesy at all, because it is a symbol and a reminder. Like people who say it is cheesy or an extra not needed step don't understand the true meaning for it. Rings wrap around your finger because in older times people used to wrap a piece of twine around their finger to remember something. That is why people where wedding bands as a reminder that you promised your life to this person. So a promise ring is also just that, a promise to the person that we will wed, and a constant reminder to her regardless of what happens. It is not cheesy at all.
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Cute in theory but a bit silly in terms of practicality. How many stages must be created in a relationship?
First just seeing each other --> dating --> 'serious relationship' --> promised to each other --> engaged --> married
A bit excessive in my opinion. I'd never get with someone casually or not if I didn't see things working out in the long-haul, in which case dating for a few years and marriage would suffice. It seems like this promise ring thing is just a way jewelry store can cash in on current generations' obsession in bragging about their relationship and how 'dedicated' they are too each other on social media.
I've seen loads of couples have these so called promise rings. The thing is I don't think there is a real meaning behind them since as soon as the couple breaks up they just get tossed in the garbage can like hotcakes. No I find them cheesy and a waste of time. If within 6 months to a year my boyfriend wants to marry me I want the diamond ring nothing more nothing less... if need be... Its the only object that has a real meaning for me...
I'm such a softie. <3 I'd f**king love a promise ring, to be completely honest.
@sixnineanon - ^^^ So, about that ring you 'promised' me. ;)
They aren't for me but if your a fan of em go for it, personally though I'd rather just give her an engagement ring instead of a promise ring then an engagement ring but that's just me I'm old fashioned when it comes to that kind of stuff.
I don't see the point of it. I understand an engagement ring, but not a promise ring. Isn't my word and actions enough to prove how much I like you?
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"from that interview he said she bought her a promise ring, and then he met another guy who she had just done the same thing to. she sounds like a sociopath, fluctuating from extreme false ego, to deep worthlessness/ self-doubt."I think they are Cheesy and unrealistic. Unless somehow you know the other person really well for a very long time and that you are absolutely certain that you can trust them such as if they always have a track record of always keeping their promises no matter what and had always been faithful, loyal, and honest, otherwise it's just a ring with claims and that there are no guarantees that the person will keep their promises.
I have a promise ring <3 it used to be his mother's promise ring and I'm going to give it to my kid once we have one :) he got it for me since he can't afford a real engagement ring but he promises that once he has enough money to he will get me a real engagement ring and we'll have a nice and small wedding. I think it is cute and in some families it is a tradition.
Cheesy. I grew up in an environment where people cheat despite having a ring on their finger, so their promises were bull. I don't feel the need to have a ring to be expressed to me their dedication. Just express your dedication to me by being their for me in my time of need and showing me love and affection and were all good!
I don't really understand the purpose of a promise ring. Like if you're gonna get engaged, just get engaged! Lol. I feel like promise rings are pretty much just for young teenagers who think they're gonna be together forever but they really have no idea what that means.
I think they're unnecessary. They are like Christmas Eve Eve.
They seem like pre-engagement rings. In other words, a pre-wedding promise to the pre-wedding promise. Doesn't seem to make any sense.
You only need two rings, one for the engagement, and one for the wedding.My boyfriend gave me a promise ring on our second year anniversary and I've worn it every day since then. I think it's a sweet way to show you're committed to your partner and have plans to replace that promise ring with an engagement in the future.
I don't think it's common in Belgium. Usually the engagement ring is the first ring you give. Is it common in France?
I like it. Its a sweet endearing gesture. A tangible reminder.🙃
I feel like that's something you do when you're too young to get engaged. I have never seen anyone with a promise ring in my life. I'm not convinced it's a real thing.
I don't see the point. I see engagement rings as a promise to commit and marry. A promise ring is a promise to what? sorta commit without really having to commit? lol I'd probably be offended if I was hoping for an engagement ring.
I'd rather get a pretty necklace or um a regular ring is okI think they're adorable. They're like commitment without the commitment
I think it's a good idea for people who are ready for engagement but perhaps aren't at the right point in their lives to get engaged (maybe monetary reasons)
well i think it could go either way, it really depends on where the couple are at in life together.
I am not the most romantic person on the planet. I prefer words, letters, and actions to a giant rock.
Anything romantic and done from the heart can never be cheesy... unless it was an actual gift of cheeses lol.
I wouldn't want one. I'm old fashioned in a lot of ways when it comes to relationships and dating but promise rings are cheesy/awkward/weird in my opinion.
I would never want to give or receive a promise ring.
I don't think it's necessary to have a ring around my finger to remind me of how much I like someone, and how much that person likes me.Cheesy. Promise ring=I promise we will not be getting married... ever
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