How would most women react to this?

[DainBramaged]

Originally posted by: theprodigalrebel
Slap in the face, I believe.

At which point I would be forced to defend my honor and slap her back.

 

[Q]

That's a weird question

But I'd bet most women would choose #1 deep down

I guess it depends on the person. Switch places, and assume instead of a ring, it's a PC, top of the line....or a 1995 Dell. You choose. It'd be a tough choice for me, but I'd like to say I'd choose the charity. I'd have to be in situation

 

[Isla]

I would say "Stop playing head games with me, psycho" and ditch him for being so manipulative and controlling.

BTW, I still wear the smallish, $800 on clearance ring my husband originally bought me. It's not the size of the ring. It is the RELATIONSHIP that is important. And the question that you pose wouldn't happen in a relationship that was based on RESPECT.

 

[IEC]

Originally posted by: brandonb
With my past GF who I was serious with (and talked about engagement) she'd be pissed if I even presented the question of a choice. And would take the $5k ring. She had the attitude : "If I have to wear the ring the rest of my life, I want a good one, and I want others to see that you cared enough about me to spend alot of money on the ring."

On the other hand,

My sister in law told my brother to spend at the most $500 on a ring. That a ring is just a ring, and it doesn't matter in the how much is really spent... Engagement has more to do with love and family, etc, not a material "proof" on a finger that means anything. She is much more down to earth, and normal (as far as I'm concerned.)

So thats my 2 cents.

If I find a woman like that she'll be a keeper

 

[Lola]

to be honest, that is a difficult one, however, i would really consider using that money for the American Cancer Society or the Make A Wish foundation. After seeing what people go through with cancer, i would give all i can to cancer research

 

[illusion88]

I bet the lady who picks the ~100 ring and charity donation drives a beater, goes to a weekly protest and graduated from berkely. Not exactly a Type A, but very goal orienated and gets behind a new cause every month. :thumbsup:

 

[Captante]

I just can't see a good outcome to actually asking this question in this way.

 

[Isla]

Originally posted by: Captante
I just can't see a good outcome to actually asking this question in this way.

EXACTLY.

We have always given charitably... I have always done charity work and volunteer work, and my husband MET me while working at a non-profit organization.

The whole thing sounds like a 'test'.

Makes me think of the song, "If you don't know me by now.... you will never never know me at all...."

 

[erickj92]

Just give her the expensive ring..... Women like that