OT: Engagement Rings

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I offered to buy one for my husband. He declined.
He did accept the fact that I wanted a sapphire rather than a diamond (my birthstone is sapphire.) It was WAAAY cheaper because of this. (We knew we were going to get married from about date 3 or 4… Just waited a decent time to make sure.)

I would have been fine with no ring. That said – I wear my engagement ring fulltime… It’s silly sentimental. I’ve been wearing it for more than 10 years. It’s stupid, but it reminds me of our bond every time I look at it. Sappy, I know. And I’m not the sappy type.

I’m curious Dave… how old are you?
My husband was a lifelong bachelor… He was 47 when we got married. He’d never been married… never fully committed to living with anyone prior – although he’d been “virtually” living with 2 long term girlfriends prior to me. (Serially, not parallel)

I was reasonably content being single too – I was 38 when we got married – first marriage for me. I’d wanted kids – but had pretty much put that aside by the time I met my husband.

We both had comfortable, happy lives as single people prior to marriage. That said – we’re happy together… although there’s less freedom post kids. But our kids are great and we have no regrets.

Dogs can learn new tricks… You never know. LOL.

[Ricechex]

LOL ladies of Piggington! I also hate to shop! And, would have no interest in a diamond ring. The money can be used or saved for something more necessary.

The entire wedding/marketing/fancy diamond ring scheme is designed to keep people buying. Nothing wrong with a wedding to demonstrate your commitment in front of others, but so many go in debt over it. 30K for a wedding when you are only making $70K a year? 2 months salary for a ring? The corporate industry has brainwashed women to believe that the grander the material gift, the greater the love. It is simply not true.

[Ricechex]

LOL ladies of Piggington! I also hate to shop! And, would have no interest in a diamond ring. The money can be used or saved for something more necessary.

The entire wedding/marketing/fancy diamond ring scheme is designed to keep people buying. Nothing wrong with a wedding to demonstrate your commitment in front of others, but so many go in debt over it. 30K for a wedding when you are only making $70K a year? 2 months salary for a ring? The corporate industry has brainwashed women to believe that the grander the material gift, the greater the love. It is simply not true.

[Ricechex]

LOL ladies of Piggington! I also hate to shop! And, would have no interest in a diamond ring. The money can be used or saved for something more necessary.

The entire wedding/marketing/fancy diamond ring scheme is designed to keep people buying. Nothing wrong with a wedding to demonstrate your commitment in front of others, but so many go in debt over it. 30K for a wedding when you are only making $70K a year? 2 months salary for a ring? The corporate industry has brainwashed women to believe that the grander the material gift, the greater the love. It is simply not true.

[Ricechex]

LOL ladies of Piggington! I also hate to shop! And, would have no interest in a diamond ring. The money can be used or saved for something more necessary.

The entire wedding/marketing/fancy diamond ring scheme is designed to keep people buying. Nothing wrong with a wedding to demonstrate your commitment in front of others, but so many go in debt over it. 30K for a wedding when you are only making $70K a year? 2 months salary for a ring? The corporate industry has brainwashed women to believe that the grander the material gift, the greater the love. It is simply not true.

[Ricechex]

LOL ladies of Piggington! I also hate to shop! And, would have no interest in a diamond ring. The money can be used or saved for something more necessary.

The entire wedding/marketing/fancy diamond ring scheme is designed to keep people buying. Nothing wrong with a wedding to demonstrate your commitment in front of others, but so many go in debt over it. 30K for a wedding when you are only making $70K a year? 2 months salary for a ring? The corporate industry has brainwashed women to believe that the grander the material gift, the greater the love. It is simply not true.

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[quote=scaredycat]a big gold brick would be a much better marriage gift than a diamond. More desirable brides would get bigger bricks.[/quote]
Its late, I misread last word at first. (But desirable brides would getter –, as well?)

[equalizer]

[quote=scaredycat]a big gold brick would be a much better marriage gift than a diamond. More desirable brides would get bigger bricks.[/quote]
Its late, I misread last word at first. (But desirable brides would getter –, as well?)

[equalizer]

[quote=scaredycat]a big gold brick would be a much better marriage gift than a diamond. More desirable brides would get bigger bricks.[/quote]
Its late, I misread last word at first. (But desirable brides would getter –, as well?)

[equalizer]

[quote=scaredycat]a big gold brick would be a much better marriage gift than a diamond. More desirable brides would get bigger bricks.[/quote]
Its late, I misread last word at first. (But desirable brides would getter –, as well?)

[equalizer]

[quote=scaredycat]a big gold brick would be a much better marriage gift than a diamond. More desirable brides would get bigger bricks.[/quote]
Its late, I misread last word at first. (But desirable brides would getter –, as well?)

[equalizer]

[quote=Ricechex]LOL ladies of Piggington! I also hate to shop! And, would have no interest in a diamond ring. The money can be used or saved for something more necessary.

The entire wedding/marketing/fancy diamond ring scheme is designed to keep people buying. Nothing wrong with a wedding to demonstrate your commitment in front of others, but so many go in debt over it. 30K for a wedding when you are only making $70K a year? 2 months salary for a ring? The corporate industry has brainwashed women to believe that the grander the material gift, the greater the love. It is simply not true.[/quote]
Know someone who is in bad financial shape near retirement, yet spent over $30K on wedding for daughter. Not the first mistake.
(I would have taken a car and a chapel but I’m just a dude)
Listen to society and you go broke.

[equalizer]

[quote=Ricechex]LOL ladies of Piggington! I also hate to shop! And, would have no interest in a diamond ring. The money can be used or saved for something more necessary.

The entire wedding/marketing/fancy diamond ring scheme is designed to keep people buying. Nothing wrong with a wedding to demonstrate your commitment in front of others, but so many go in debt over it. 30K for a wedding when you are only making $70K a year? 2 months salary for a ring? The corporate industry has brainwashed women to believe that the grander the material gift, the greater the love. It is simply not true.[/quote]
Know someone who is in bad financial shape near retirement, yet spent over $30K on wedding for daughter. Not the first mistake.
(I would have taken a car and a chapel but I’m just a dude)
Listen to society and you go broke.

[equalizer]

[quote=Ricechex]LOL ladies of Piggington! I also hate to shop! And, would have no interest in a diamond ring. The money can be used or saved for something more necessary.

The entire wedding/marketing/fancy diamond ring scheme is designed to keep people buying. Nothing wrong with a wedding to demonstrate your commitment in front of others, but so many go in debt over it. 30K for a wedding when you are only making $70K a year? 2 months salary for a ring? The corporate industry has brainwashed women to believe that the grander the material gift, the greater the love. It is simply not true.[/quote]
Know someone who is in bad financial shape near retirement, yet spent over $30K on wedding for daughter. Not the first mistake.
(I would have taken a car and a chapel but I’m just a dude)
Listen to society and you go broke.

[equalizer]

[quote=Ricechex]LOL ladies of Piggington! I also hate to shop! And, would have no interest in a diamond ring. The money can be used or saved for something more necessary.

The entire wedding/marketing/fancy diamond ring scheme is designed to keep people buying. Nothing wrong with a wedding to demonstrate your commitment in front of others, but so many go in debt over it. 30K for a wedding when you are only making $70K a year? 2 months salary for a ring? The corporate industry has brainwashed women to believe that the grander the material gift, the greater the love. It is simply not true.[/quote]
Know someone who is in bad financial shape near retirement, yet spent over $30K on wedding for daughter. Not the first mistake.
(I would have taken a car and a chapel but I’m just a dude)
Listen to society and you go broke.

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