Engagement Ring

I have not mentioned on the engagement ring. Well, traditionally, when a man proposes to his partner, he will present her with a ring. However, the question here is why is it that some men out there dare not pop the question of "will you marry me?" Let me give you a real life scenario which I have encountered.



"A: Ann, how much will a diamond ring cost?
Me: Well it depends on the carat, the cut, etc. Why?
A: Whaa, so expensive la to own a girl!”

Well, this says it all... MONEY! Money is always an issue in a relationship. But why is it that sometimes we let money take over our lives?

“Love flies out of the window when it comes to money” --> Do you agree with me on this saying?

To a certain extent, I agree with the above saying. But do take a minute or two to think of the questions I am about to state:
1) What if the guy wasn't born with a silver spoon in his mouth?
2) What if the guy wasn’t poor but wasn’t too rich?



Does that mean he would never be able to be with the girl of his dream? Well, by all means, he can shower his girl with whatever she wants or demand if he is rich. But what if he wasn’t? Can he still marry the girl he loves? The answer is YES! Proposal can be with an inexpensive ring and if the girl truly loves him, she will accept it with a big smile just like how she accepted him before with open arms.

What is a cheap ring? I wouldn’t call it cheap but rather what is an ‘inexpensive ring'?



While there are many promise rings available for less than $500, even a ring that costs as little as $100 may be too expensive for a young, committed couple that isn’t quite ready to get engaged. Fortunately, there are many lovely rings that can be found at a much lower price. An inexpensive ring does not make the promise it represents any less meaningful. There are many reasons as to why certain individuals are more interested in cheaper promise rings:

• Financial Responsibility: A couple that spends very little on a promise ring can save money for more practical uses, such as paying debts or saving for a life together.

• Less Risk: If a promise is broken, a cheaper ring is less of a loss. Furthermore, even if the promise remains strong, an inexpensive ring can be replaced more easily if it is lost or damaged.

• Personal Preference: An inexpensive ring can still be stunningly beautiful for a fraction of the price of a diamond ring or other expensive style. For a frugal-minded couple, a less expensive ring is just the right choice.



P.S: My fiancé proposed with a sapphire stone ring. It wasn’t a diamond ring but I have always thought and will always think of it as the most beautiful thing I have ever gotten because that was the day he assured me that he wants to spend the rest of his life with me. I reckon the location and the atmosphere matters more.