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Proposal

Should there be a ring for a marriage proposal?

  • Yes

    Votes: 19 59.4%

  • No

    Votes: 13 40.6%
  • Total voters
    32
Lithium

Lithium

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So I was wondering what you all thought about having a ring during a marriage proposal?

Yes- There should be a ring..Why?
No- It really isnt needed...Why?
 
It is a nice touch but not needed. The intent and following through is more important than something on a finger.
 
Yes there should be ring but if the woman is asking for a ring that is more expensive than the man can reasonably afford then that is a bad thing.
 
For once, Mulie ain't talkin' through his backside!
Once the proposal is made and accepted, an engagement ring can be picked out by the couple so that both are pleased with it.
If she turns her fella down, he ain't out any $$$ and doesn't have to mess with returning it.
Besides, rings, a marriage don't make. It's the two hearts that do.
 
Mine got hers 5 months after we were already hitched. Finances and a down payment on our first house took priority. She don't even know where it is these days. We found it when we moved but lost her makeup. Now the opposite is probably true. The jewelry chain went belly up and we are still together 34 years later.:yum::yum:
 
I'm with those that have said once the proposal is asked and accepted is the time to take care of the ring. I know Mrs. Zoom preferred it that way as she picked out ring she wanted years before ever meeting me. She just knew what ring she wanted. After getting it for her, I got even by choosing my own wedding band that's too nice to wear so I've gone ring-less for years. :)
 
Im in all honesty saying yes- but more for a cheap but pretty band. I would much rather pick out a ring together. That way I know I like it but he does too.
 
I will vote for getting the ring after the proposal. An engagement ring is something that you will hopefully look at forever you should be happy with it. I will also weigh in on the side of a ring that is affordable. I know De beers (SP) would disagree.
 
I like the way Ron White put it.

Truth in Advertising. The DeBeers people are almost saying what they really mean. The old DeBeers slogan was "Diamonds are Forever", Then they changed it to "This year, Take her breath away". The new slogan is "Diamonds, Render her Speechless". Well Why don't they just go ahead and say it......"Diamonds, That'll shut her up... for awhile".
 
I voted yes.
It's traditional, first of all, and a lovely thing to have as a token of love.

I'm glad Steven got me a ring. I don't wear it any longer, but keep it in a special place and take it out once in a while to hold :)
 
I don't think you should ring someone with such an important life changing proposal....speaking to them face to face would be my advice.:blink:
 
Call me old fashioned but I say yes . Dont know why but I bought 6 of the damn things over the years :doh:
 
Lithium said:
Im in all honesty saying yes- but more for a cheap but pretty band. I would much rather pick out a ring together. That way I know I like it but he does too.
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Lith, Steven and I bought our rings about a month before we got married.
Prior to that, we weren't even going to bother. The "commitment was enough" idea kept floating around.
Speaking for myself, I am glad I have these. I treasure them, they are a reminder of a love that once was the most beautiful thing that ever happened in my life.
Two simple gold bands we exchanged at the registry office. Ya made me go dig these up! :flowers::wink:
The band doesn't have to be expensive.

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100% correct young lady.......the band is a symbol of Love and commitment,anyone that expects a massive $$$ ring is getting their priority's completely tit's up.....that $$$ could be spent wisely setting up home ect.
 
Cowboy said:
Call me old fashioned but I say yes . Dont know why but I bought 6 of the damn things over the years :doh:
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They might be cheaper by the dozen the rings that is not the wives :yum:
Just my opinion, I'm still on my first wife and ring.

tom
 
So when is that cheap ass Rusty going to quit swilling beer for a few weeks and spring for a ring?:hammer::hammer::yum::yum::yum:
 
tommu56 said:
They might be cheaper by the dozen the rings that is not the wives :yum:
Just my opinion, I'm still on my first wife and ring.

tom
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How true , The rings were damn sure cheaper then the houses , they all kept one of them too , cant do much but laugh about it now though :yum:
 
Lith, I voted yes, but with this proviso. The woman should have input into how the ring looks, fits, etc.... Purchase after she says yes. But for damn sure get her one. This is a sign of commitment from both parties. Him for popping for the ring, her for wearing it.
 
I voted yes. The ring/rings need to be picked out together after she says yes. They will be wearing them for years to come.
 
I think the ring should come with the proposal. The bands can be picked out later together. If you have been dating long enough and know the person enough, you should know what kind of ring she wants. Most women drop enough hints at what kind of ring they want. I was still in college paying my own way through and didn't have a lot of money to spend on the engagement ring but I got her one and she loved it. On our 15th wedding anniversary I asked her if she wanted a bigger and nicer ring and she said no that the one I gave her when I proposed meant more. Then she took my the gift I had picked out for myself (Springfield XDm9 with Tru Glo sights) :biggrin: Oh well she lets me shoot it when we go out.
 
Yes.


If you don't know her well enough to know what kind of ring she wants, you probably aren't ready to get married anyway...
 
My wife got hers after being married 10 years. We got married by a JP on False River Loozyana, we bought bands to wear (less than $200 for both). We were in love and didn't have a lot of money. You don't need no ring to get married, it's what's in your heart not what's on your finger!
 
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