Do Girls want a huge engagement ring...

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Originally Posted by LGray23

Shooooooooot, my heart goes to the first man to get me an expensive morph instead of an expensive ring!! Muahahahaha that's so funny lol.

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we talking super pastel? something in the bee family? or are you a soul sucker kind of girl? pun intended ;)

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Originally Posted by cecilbturtle

we talking super pastel? Something in the bee family? Or are you a soul sucker kind of girl? Pun intended ;)

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bahahahahahaha ;)

Can I ask why you joined a ball python site just to ask this question?

do you think he just joined? i just figured he has been on here for a while but created a new user profile to remain anonymous. maybe his girl is here too. hell, maybe they even met here.

ive heard that happens sometimes...sigh... oh to find a girl who digs snakes :P

For me a red tail boa would make a good engagement.....item. :gj:

its not the size of the ring, is the quality of the diamonds on it and the metal used.

so seriously, every women wants a pricey ring, and its not mostly because of you, its coz women like to show off with their friends, women when in company of other women are really vane, as we like to show off our cars or even our pets, women show off their clothes and jewelery, i think if you can (if you can afford with no major sacrifices) you should get something pricey, but if you can not, better save for the furniture, electronics, a car, honeymoon, a house...... etc.
Honestly i dont even suggest you to get married, but if you have decided doing so well good luck.

As a girl, I could honestly not care less about a ring. That is not to say that most girls don't care, many girls do care about rings very much and I can respect this. However, a small rock is merely symbolic, and in reality has very little to do with engagement.

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Originally Posted by LizardPants

That's an insightful post, but here's another perspective. It shows that you're smart, you can manage your finances, you know the truth about the diamond trade, and you're not susceptible: to a sales pitch, marketing ploy, or the shallow desires of a spoiled little girl.

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Originally Posted by LizardPants

You do know, DeBeers invented the idea of diamond engagement rings...

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:gj: On a similar topic, I would never accept a diamond engagement ring. The actual rock is practically worthless (they are only so expensive because DeBeers controls the entire diamond market and advertises them as a rarity), and there are still people dying in South Africa harvesting these worthless rocks!

Okay, I have read all of the responses and my wife is sitting here chomping at the bit to answer this one. So.................Honey....................(I hope she doesnt get me banned:oops::oops:)

Ok my husband and I have been together since we were 13 y.o.; we're 35 now. We are the proud parents of a gorgeous 15 y.o. son, 3 dogs and 13 snakes (and still counting...hubby just doesn't know it yet;)lol). My husband is the love of my life and is the best husband, father and man around. He sacrificed so much to see that our son and I were provided for and put off many hobbies, sold favorite vehicles and begged and borrowed to see that I accomplished my dream of becoming a certified chef. I was in school for 3 years and although I worked also it didn't come close to helping provide for bills, food and diapers. He put in many hours of overtime so I wouldn't have to kill myself with school, work and parenting. I would give anything to be in a position where I could be the sole bread winner and allow him the freedom to be the "housewife" for awhile and see where his snake hobby goes.

Ok I said all that to say this....all of this has taken place and I have NEVER received an engagement ring. I think they are nothing more than status symbols and I don't need some hunk of rock to see he loves me. He shows me daily with his short "good morning honey" texts and cooking dinner when he knows I've worked 90 hours that week. Relationships should not be based on how big the ring is or how much your wedding costs (mine was in my living room with our son and his grandparents...cost $45.....food afterwards...$25....the satisfaction of having the world's most awesomest husband ever....priceless)

For my birthday I got a beautiful ball I fell in love with at a pet store, for xmas 2 years ago I got my cow spotted pitty that I've longed for for many years, for mother's day last year I got him and our son cleaning the entire house and made me dinner. Everyday I get to wake up to a beautiful man who will do whatever it takes to get me anything I simply mentioned one day. I don't care about diamonds, gold, roses or going out. Give me a nice night at home with my beautiful hubby and our son, dogs and snakes and I could die a happy woman.

I know we aren't all like this and sorry guys, pitontheprowl has no sisters LOL, but if you look hard enough you too could find your perfect woman who actually has a heart and cares only for you not what you can gift her with. The next gift you should give her is a suitcase so you can send her packing.

I do not see the problem with having a nice, even expensive, engagement ring? Even if it's beyond your current budget, its your wife, supposed to be forever and she gets to look at it forever. Seems fair to me you'd choose something very special for the occasion.

If you have to save up for it, then so be it, take your time and make it worth while. Thats how me and my man have done things and I dont expect any less when it comes to the ring that will be coming to me.

If we can spend thousands on papered purebreed dogs or snakes and other such hobbies we are interested in I dont see why you'd draw a line in the sand and say, an animal/boat/vacation is worth more of my time and money than saving for a wonderful ring.

But that's just my opinion!

Womens Opinionok, so Ive read all of these posts and first off I would have to say that, I cant believe that she dosent have enough respect for you to actually say something like that. If I were you, Id get out while you still can and still have money, because it seems like shes more into your wallet and what you can buy, than you. Having said that, women have a tendancy to look for a man that can take care of them. Mentally, physically, financially its a survival, (sometimes) subconcious thing.

I personally have been with my BF for a year and a half ( anniversary today actually) and we've already discussed marriage and rings and all things asscoiated with it. Granted were still young (im 19 hes going to be 23[age hasnt nothing to do with it, its all about the mileage, meaning ive been though enough crap that I could pass for 30]) and he told me that he wouldnt buy me a ring. I was like *mouth drop* and he said. Im going to make you one. It has so much more meaning than some generic diamond. and to be honest, I cried.
Because I realized what really matters. The fact that a person could have such strong feelings to want to spend the rest of their life with you. Its the thought.


Now, dont let me persuade you. I dont personally know you, your GF/Fiance, situation.
Do what makes you happy. And I mean YOU. sometimes you have to not worry about others and do what you have to do to fulfill your own life and dreams.

Best of luck
-Jamie