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Nightbreeze

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When is about the right time in a relationship to start thinking about getting a promise ring for the girl friend? I've been dating my current one for about half a year and love her more then anything. I really feel that someday I will marry this girl.

Basically a promise ring signifies that you are fully commited to the relationship and in the future there will be a engagment ring to follow, right?

How much should I look to spend? I want to spend a decent amount but without going overboard or else she'll be expecting the world from her engagement ring.
 
F

Fuzzy

I would bang a hot farmer!
Nightbreeze said:
When is about the right time in a relationship to start thinking about getting a promise ring for the girl friend?
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When you're 15 years old. :D
 
B

B'z-chan

Banned
Somehow i think this will end badly. Dont ever put the ring in cereal they dont usually find it. REMEMBER that.

Spend about 120 something simple not very fancy, but nice enough. Thats how much i would spend, but i'm saving up for something a little better for my girl.
 
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Deleted member 4784

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Something in silver with her birth stone. ^^
 
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Mike Works

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Nightbreeze said:
Basically a promise ring signifies that you are fully commited to the relationship and in the future there will be a engagment ring to follow, right?
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Wait wait wait, you're talking about getting her a promise ring, and you haven't even gotten her an enjoyment of company ring yet? It goes enjoyment of company ring -> cross your fingers ring -> promise ring -> engagement ring -> wedding ring -> testicles.

Honestly, you've only been going out with her for a year and a half and the boy's talking about a promise ring :lol
 
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MrPing1000

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Remer: What's that?
Coop: It's a commitment ring.
Remer: What, for Jenna?
Coop: Yeah. I'm letting her know that I'm ready to consider thinking about dating her exclusively.
Remer: Well I'm giving Jenna a pre-commitment ring. It's a promise to pledge that we'll think about getting engaged just as soon as we're ready to make a commitment.
 
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Macam

Banned
Mike Works said:
Honestly, you've only been going out with her for a year and a half and the boy's talking about a promise ring :lol
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Actually, not even: A mere six months according to his original post.
 
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ZootedGranny

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Instead of buying a promise ring, just give her your severed penis, you won't be needing it.

Damn broads, 20 years from now they'll come out with a next level eye surgery that only allows you to look at the girl you're with.
 
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Mike Works

Member
ZootedGranny said:
Damn broads, 20 years from now they'll come out with a next level eye surgery that only allows you to look at the girl you're with.
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hahaha, i actually had a nightmare about that once. she suddenly ran across the room, and it made my eyeballs rotate into the back of my head. blood shot out, i was screaming in agony. fun times.
 
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ohamsie

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Get her a tennis bracelet.

I never understood jewelry. So much money for a bunch of rocks that don't have any function other than looking sparkly.
 
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Vormund

Member
Mike Works said:
hahaha, i actually had a nightmare about that once. she suddenly ran across the room, and it made my eyeballs rotate into the back of my head. blood shot out, i was screaming in agony. fun times.
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I sense a major motion picture deal.
 
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Jim Bowie

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According to Amazon, $11.98 + S&H.

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Dice

Dice

Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
Any girl worth committing to won't care about some shitty ring symbolizing what you both should know/feel.
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The girl I like agrees, she sees it as a lame materialistic tradition made up by jewelry makers, she doesn't even want an engagement ring.

oh, and....

Tremolo - Promise Ring

Long ago, I drew a line into the sand
Jumped across and held your hand
Band of gold protect us from the bitter tide
That comes to wash away our words with time

Hello you,
Hello me
Hello Hello,
can't you see
Love is more than what it seems
So I wear your promise ring

Promises made under the rite of spring
Heavy under summer's sting
Say you know,
I'd run to where the spaceships land
A million miles between my mouth and hand

Hello you,
Hello me Hello Hello ,
can't you see
Love is more than what it seems
So I wear your promise ring

Love labors through the night
It bleeds and never fights
And like a seed it lives because it dies

So don't forget, just like cash
I walk the line
Like a soldier guarding what is mine

Hello you,
Hello me Hello Hello,
can't you see
Love is more than what it seems
So I wear your promise ring
 
Smiles and Cries

Smiles and Cries

Member
lets change the culture and make women buy the rings... those damn compressed coals are expensive

I love it when they say "I like Platinum!"
 
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Alyssa Hu$tle

Member
Nightbreeze said:
When is about the right time in a relationship to start thinking about getting a promise ring for the girl friend? I've been dating my current one for about half a year and love her more then anything. I really feel that someday I will marry this girl.
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First of all, I am really happy for you, way to go! When is the right time? It sounds like you are ready... I'd say 6 months is enough if you feel this way.

Basically a promise ring signifies that you are fully commited to the relationship and in the future there will be a engagment ring to follow, right?
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I don't know, I had actually never heard of the term "promise ring", but I like it, I think it is sweet. No less I am not qualified to comment on this, but I like the symbolism of being in a committed relationship, without actually saying you are ready to get engaged or married.

But “promise” or not, it is rather lovely to get jewellery from your man, not so much because it is a statement of their commitment, but because they cared about you enough to want to get you something beautiful like that, and because you think of them every time you look at it.

How much should I look to spend? I want to spend a decent amount but without going overboard or else she'll be expecting the world from her engagement ring.
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How much you spend is really up to you... if she turns out to be all that you think she is maybe you will want to give her the world for her engagement ring ;)
 
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Go Go Ackman!

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Nightbreeze said:
When is about the right time in a relationship to start thinking about getting a promise ring for the girl friend? I've been dating my current one for about half a year and love her more then anything. I really feel that someday I will marry this girl.

Basically a promise ring signifies that you are fully commited to the relationship and in the future there will be a engagment ring to follow, right?

How much should I look to spend? I want to spend a decent amount but without going overboard or else she'll be expecting the world from her engagement ring.
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BAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHHAH
 
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aoi tsuki

Member
If you really want to get her a ring, next time you're on a date, take her to a toy or candy store and get her a Ring Pop.

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No, seriously. Casually and playfully give her your spiel on how it's a sign of your commitment as you put it on her finger. Make sure the store actually sell them the day before.

i always thought the idea of promise rings was to give young teens something to emulate engagement rings since they can't get engaged (or can they?) at that age. In adulthood, you shouldn't have give jewelry to show your commitment to each other outside of engagement/marriage, and even that's up in the air.
 
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Koshiba

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I think promise rings are sweet. I mean, like Alyssa said, it is nice to get jewelry from your guy. =) But I wouldn't spend too much on it. Depending on how much you make, they have ones that are like $80. She should like it as long as it's something from you. I'm usually not a jewelry person but it does feel nice to get jewelry from a bf I've found out. Though I don't like it when he spends too much on it. Just a little something makes me happy. :)
 
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Guzim

Member
Michael: I think that my son might be planning on asking your daughter to get pre-engaged.
Pastor Veal: Oh, my gosh!
Mrs. Veal: My gosh!
Pastor Veal: Well, that is something to celebrate.
Pastor Veal: Can we open up some sparkling apple cider?
Michael: No.
Pastor Veal: Oh, did you want us to go down to the liquor store and get you some liquor?
Michael: Well, don’t you think they’re a bit too young?
Pastor Veal: Oh, we got serious around his age.
Michael: Well, who could blame you? You got to lock that down.
 
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Cherubae

Member
Smiles and Cries said:
lets change the culture and make women buy the rings... those damn compressed coals are expensive

I love it when they say "I like Platinum!"
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:lol That'll probably be the case in my relationship. Many people can't believe we've been together over 6 years and there's no ring involved. He did get me a black pearl pendant necklace for christmas one year. I do wear it every day.

I'll probably have to fork over the dough for rings, but I think I want to buy a house first :D

Promise rings sound kind of... cheesy...
 
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Manics

Banned
Leatherface said:
:lol

A promise ring??
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I never understood the whole "promise ring" culture either until a couple of friends of mine were dating and all of a sudden I saw the girl wearing this ring and she said "it's a promise ring!"

When the hell did this all get started? It's bad enough some women have this "2 months salary" bullshit embedded in their heads about how much a guy should spend on their engagement ring. How many rings do you have to get your significant other? It's that what it's all about a ring??

To make a long story short, the 2 friends I knew with the promise ring are no longer dating. The promise was broken, despite the ring.
 
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Ecrofirt

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I'm 19 and my girlfriend is nagging at me for an engagement ring or some sort. There's NO CHANCE IN HELL I'll be buying one for a looong time. I'm not at that stage of my life yet where I feel ready for such a commitment.

I don't understand the comments by you guys about not ever getting jewelery at all. Girls like jewelery. It makes them feel pretty. I don't see the logic in not wanting your girlfriend to feel special.
 
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aoi tsuki

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Manics said:
When the hell did this all get started?
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i failed to find out when the idea of a promise ring started, but i did find this relevant bit:

Hello people, I am so excited to announce that my amazing boyfriend got me a promise ring. Oh I am soooooo happy, he gave it to me about 3 days ago but I haven't shared my excitment online so I thought I'd take this opportunity to brag about it (jk). I am so happy people even though we have not been together for too long I know this is the guy for me, we are so meant for each other. I have a gut feeling I have never had before and everything just feels so right. He makes my days better and I am just so in love with this guy. YAY I AM SO HAPPY!!!!!!! :) Ok now you tell me about your amazing significant other. Oh by the way The Lonely Boys ROCK!!!!
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And i was shocked to find out there were diamond, titanium, and platinum promise rings. WTF? i'm not anti-jewelry, but jewelry with the attachment of relationship status is better reserved for engagement or marriage.
 
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PotatoeMasher

Member
Ecrofirt said:
I don't understand the comments by you guys about not ever getting jewelery at all. Girls like jewelery. It makes them feel pretty. I don't see the logic in not wanting your girlfriend to feel special.
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Nerevar

they call me "Man Gravy".
Ecrofirt said:
Oh. You're the kind of guy who doesn't spend money on anything then, I'd imagine.
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do you even have the slightest clue what decent jewelry costs? And no, the crystal earrings at Hecht's / Macy's / whatever don't count.
 
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Ecrofirt

Member
Nerevar said:
do you even have the slightest clue what decent jewelry costs? And no, the crystal earrings at Hecht's / Macy's / whatever don't count.
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Yes, I know what jewelry costs. I've bought a good deal of it in ranging values. I look at it this way: My buying it for her makes her feel happy.

It's the same as buying stuff for myself. "I want that nice TV/Game system/computer! Ooh, too bad it costs some money. Guess I shouldn't buy it because it's a bit expensive!"
 
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Cherubae

Member
muncheese said:
A serious question,

How do ladies feel about a promise ring to *not* get married?



:D
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:lol That is an idea though. I could just buy the rings and not have to go through the official paperwork. I would have no problem with that.

*Cher's opinion does not reflect the typical female mindset. Your results may vary*
 
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