Women: would you marry a guy without a diamond ring?

[Lestat]

I like the idea of wedding rings. It's sexy

Does it have to have diamonds....No


The two rings I liked the most on people, have been gorgeous gold bands. I even remember thinking, that would be great for me because I could wear that doing the kind of work I do

what kinda work do you do? rub and tug?

 

[starfish]

what kinda work do you do? rub and tug?

Rub and tug is after work activities.


I work with a lot of marine mammals/animals. In the past there was a lot of SCUBA diving involved. Can't risk having loose jewelry coming off and ending up in the stomach/hurting an animal. Plus they can be attracted to it and nip/bite

 

[Lestat]

Rub and tug is after work activities.


I work with a lot of marine mammals/animals. In the past there was a lot of SCUBA diving involved. Can't risk having loose jewelry coming off and ending up in the stomach/hurting an animal. Plus they can be attracted to it and nip/bite

ahh gotcha

 

[The Red Dragon]

I'm with Matt on this one.

It creates another market...2 rings for every guy that gets married = $$$. I think it's just sheer materialism, tradition really has no practical value. Look at North American society in general: where money and possessions take precedence over human lives/friendships and/or relationships.
Plus it has been proven time and time again that love is not eternal, diamonds are expensive...too expensive to be wasted on 4 years or so of misery before a divorce...of course...there are exceptions...I'm sure there are tons of people that are happily married, however statistics look grim for the majority.

 

[velvett]

As long as it's not in yellow gold. Set it in something like white gold, or platinum, which will bring out the blue contrast better.

Yes totally.
I don't do gold, looks terrible on me and I've never really been a fan.

 

[biteme]

Sigh.

While I agree with your investment analysis of the value of diamonds, you are missing the whole point of why you buy the ring in the first place Matt. It's not about future values, or long term investments. It's not something you will want to take a look at years later and get upset because it lost value, because it loses value the moment you buy it.

A wedding ring is a symbol of your love for a woman, it's tradition, and the fact is that most women today are groomed to expect the diamond engagement ring and they want that ring. Sure a car might be a better monetary investment, but you have to give the woman what she wants, not what you think is best for her. Fact is most women enjoy showing off their diamond engagement ring, it's bragging rights. My ex hardly ever wore jewelry, but when I bought her an expensive beautiful engagement ring she wore it every chance she got, she showed it proudly to everyone she could. She didn't do that because she liked wearing rings, she didn't do it because it was worth alot, she did it because it was a beautiful symbol of how I felt about her. A car wouldn't have gotten the same reaction.

If I ever get married again and if she wants a diamond ring you can be damn sure she's getting a ring she can be proud of. Because if I'm marrying her then she's worth it.

You're missing the point and you disappoint me. Do you even give a fuck that that industry is extremely corrupt and that children are forced into slavery to mine these worthless diamonds? Goddamn.

 

[biteme]

LOL, obviously you don't understand that most women LOVE fairytale bullshit!




And although you may not believe it, there is nothing more romantic than dropping to one knee, slipping a beautiful ring on her finger, and proposing to love and cherish her for the rest of your life. Memories bor, it's what life is made of. Might as well make the important ones worth remembering, even if it does cost some money.

Marriage is about commitment and promises, thats what the ring signifies to a woman.

Ua) stop paying and let the motor home creditor sue them, at which time it is appropriate to file for bankruptcy

You're just trying to get laid. You remind me of someone else on here.

 

[biteme]

Seriously.

I think I might have to go back to my pool boy idea and just tell the judgmental idiots that I'm widowed.

Some of these guys are just too much of a pain in the ass to even waste your time with - I really who needs em?

















...now I just need a pool...

or a hot tub boy - can you hire someone to clean a hot tub???
hmmm

I feel the same way about the majority of women. I can get what I want without having to put up with all that bullshit.

 

[Lestat]

Yes totally.
I don't do gold, looks terrible on me and I've never really been a fan.

I'll be sure to get you platinum.

 

[Forge]

Ua) stop paying and let the motor home creditor sue them, at which time it is appropriate to file for bankruptcy

You're just trying to get laid. You remind me of someone else on here.

Trying to get laid, what the hell are you talking about? It's just how I feel about the whole ring and marriage thing, if it's what the woman wants then I have no problem with it. And if I'm at the point where I'm going to propose to a woman then I better damn well be getting laid on a regular basis, the ring has nothing to do with sex.

And hey grumps, who else do I remind you of?