I think anyone not blowing thousands on a ring or wedding is an indicator of good judgement necessary to build generational wealth. |
I know someone who bought his wife a grand piano instead of an engagement ring. I hear she plays piano very well. It was creative and you don’t have to worry about losing a grand piano!
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Since when a wedding is an important milestone? |
I know, right?! Having a child isn't a milestone either, especially when consent was absent. |
I didn't get a ring because I had been engaged before and really there was nothing that I liked more than what I had had the first time.
So instead we designed our wedding bands which are gorgeous and match. They were super expensive and I would much rather have a lovely ring. I wear every day than some big gaudy thing. |
You mean like if there was a rape or an unplanned pregnancy in general? |
I didn’t have one. My now husband said he had enough for a house down payment or a ring but not both. The decision was mine and I voted house. Years later I did get a beautiful ring so in the end I got both. |
Why do some women think it’s acceptable to be all in people’s business? Worry about your own life. Your values don’t need to be others’ values. Jeez. This is simple. |
I think all women want a ring deep down. They just settle for no ring. |
I didn't get a ring because my husband was in his first year as a professor and we spent the money on a honeymoon. We had 10kt gold band rings.
We have been married over 40 years. I have a lot of jewelry now from anniversary rings (5,6,10) and other anniversaries and holidays. We have traveled all over the world. Our house is paid for. Our dollar net worth, built from scratch from our earnings invested, is in the millions. I don't think I settled. Oh yes we had a city hall wedding. I think putting a lot of importance on a ring or wedding indicates something but not worthiness or earning potential. |
I think you're projecting. |
I agree. People are different, have different tastes and different priorities. I really truly did not want one. I'd rather spend money on different things. |
OMG - 24 pages on this question!?!?
Here's the answer: It's the year 2024 - you (most likely a troll -- but you got everyone to bite) need to go back to Little House on the Prairie Nelly!! |
Whaaat? A wedding is not appropriate to that list. |
I hate jewelry and never wear it. For us, no engagement ring. I wore my wedding ring on my wedding day and it has been in my jewelry box ever since (27 years ago). |