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Engagement rings
thegreatbuddha:
"Any 20 year-old who isn't a liberal doesn't have a heart, and any 40 year-old who isn't a conservative doesn't have a brain."- Winston Churchhill
best I can come up with?
Darkbluerabbit:
I'm not sure if you are looking for advice for you in particular, or just personal opinions of other people.
My advice type comment: Since you are "basically engaged" but it's not official, why not talk to your significant other about it, if you haven't already? I know it's not very romantic, but since you're already in "engaged" territory without going down on bended knee, you're not following a classic courtship pattern anyway.
My personal opinion on jewelry: Unless it's puncturing fleshy tissue (piercings are awesome), I'm not a fan. It is a good thing I can't see myself settling down, because rings drive me CRAZY when I try to wear them. I sorta get wedding bands though. They're a nice tradition, rings symbolize eternity, and whoever mentioned their value as a social tool to identify unavailable folks was right. Something I've seen that I like the idea of is a plain band engraved with something personal. Simple, not gaudy, and more special than some big ol' rocks.
I knew a couple that got matching tattoos as their wedding "rings." It seemed like a really cool idea until they got divorced. I still think it's a neat idea, one that I'd consider considering if my life ever took that turn. The only problem is that it's a lot harder to cover up a tat than it is to take off a ring if things go sour.
Stryc9Fuego:
Nothing says "unbreakable strength" like Titanium. Good for a man's wedding ring, and a great metaphor for a marriage.
That's just my opinion.
fatty:
It's always been about the gold. If it ain't 24 carat, it damn ain't gold. </chinese>
jimbunny:
Just looking for people's opinions, here. She's on the same page as I am - we've been talking about it for a long time now.
I like the wedding band thing for basically the same reasons mentioned above. It symbolizes eternity, as well as being bound to something. Which is really the reason that I don't like the engagement ring tradition - why should she have to wear a ring when I don't?
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