Speaking of rings....a few q's about "promise" rings

[nativesunshine]

Do people still exchange promise rings now like they used to in grade/middle/high school?

I was just thinking..what exactly does it mean to have one anyway? Dunno why..but it just popped into my head..and i wanted to know what people think.

 

[wfbberzerker]

i sure as hell dont, and i dont know anyone that does

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: nativesunshine
Do people still exchange promise rings now like they used to in grade/middle/high school?

Maybe if you were hippies.

 

[dirtboy]

I would never give a woman a promise ring. The point of them is that there is no point.

They are just proof that women think that if a man gives her some item in "promise" that he will not cheat on her or dump her later on.

They are also proof that women like to be showered with gifts and shiney objects that make them feel more secure and better about themselves.

All of which is lame.

If it wasn't for my sex drive I wouldn't need women.

 

[Spac3d]

Originally posted by: wfbberzerker
i sure as hell dont, and i dont know anyone that does

 

[Spamela]

my son gave one to his GF. it's sort of an "engaged to be engaged" thing.

 

[ThaGrandCow]

Originally posted by: Spamela
my son gave one to his GF. it's sort of an "engaged to be engaged" thing.

So why not just give them a fsckin engagement ring?

 

[IanthePez]

waste of money....

either get a real engagement ring or not...

there is no in-between ring

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Is that like a BFF bracelet?

 

[MainFramed]

alot of christians will get them.... it is a reminder for them to keep pure and keep their virginty until marriage.....most girls get promise rings, guys get promise watch's sometimes.

 

[Ciber]

Originally posted by: nativesunshine
Do people still exchange promise rings now like they used to in grade/middle/high school?

I was just thinking..what exactly does it mean to have one anyway? Dunno why..but it just popped into my head..and i wanted to know what people think.

It's something people that need to grow up give.

Either get engaged for real or nothing.

 

[Ciber]

Originally posted by: MainFramed
alot of christians will get them.... it is a reminder for them to keep pure and keep their virginty until marriage.....most girls get promise rings, guys get promise watch's sometimes.

 

[anno]

Originally posted by: IanthePez
waste of money....

either get a real engagement ring or not...

there is no in-between ring

can you not see a situation where it would be.. nice? say you're in college and you're in love and you're not in a position to make that engagement committment because you know you're too young and your future is just too uncertain.. one of you is going away for a long time, study abroad, internship, whatever.. you'd like to make the engagement committment but.. there's just too many uncertainties but you're so in love and you're going to miss each other so much.. would not some token, whether you were giving it or receiving it, at least make you feel more.. hopeful, about the time apart?

anno

 

[silverpig]

Originally posted by: MainFramed
alot of christians will get them.... it is a reminder for them to keep pure and keep their virginty until marriage.....most girls get promise rings, guys get promise watch's sometimes.

Promise watches huh? To like, count down the time or something?

 

[Ciber]

Originally posted by: anno

Originally posted by: IanthePez
waste of money....

either get a real engagement ring or not...

there is no in-between ring

can you not see a situation where it would be.. nice? say you're in college and you're in love and you're not in a position to make that engagement committment because you know you're too young and your future is just too uncertain.. one of you is going away for a long time, study abroad, internship, whatever.. you'd like to make the engagement committment but.. there's just too many uncertainties but you're so in love and you're going to miss each other so much.. would not some token, whether you were giving it or receiving it, at least make you feel more.. hopeful, about the time apart?

anno

I guess.......

It just feels like such a childish thing.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Originally posted by: dirtboy
I would never give a woman a promise ring. The point of them is that there is no point.

They are just proof that women think that if a man gives her some item in "promise" that he will not cheat on her or dump her later on.

They are also proof that women like to be showered with gifts and shiney objects that make them feel more secure and better about themselves.

All of which is lame.

If it wasn't for my sex drive I wouldn't need women.

agree++

 

[Ciber]

Originally posted by: FFMCobalt

Originally posted by: dirtboy
I would never give a woman a promise ring. The point of them is that there is no point.

They are just proof that women think that if a man gives her some item in "promise" that he will not cheat on her or dump her later on.

They are also proof that women like to be showered with gifts and shiney objects that make them feel more secure and better about themselves.

All of which is lame.

If it wasn't for my sex drive I wouldn't need women.

agree++

You guys seem a little bitter.

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: anno

Originally posted by: IanthePez
waste of money....

either get a real engagement ring or not...

there is no in-between ring

can you not see a situation where it would be.. nice? say you're in college and you're in love and you're not in a position to make that engagement committment because you know you're too young and your future is just too uncertain.. one of you is going away for a long time, study abroad, internship, whatever.. you'd like to make the engagement committment but.. there's just too many uncertainties but you're so in love and you're going to miss each other so much.. would not some token, whether you were giving it or receiving it, at least make you feel more.. hopeful, about the time apart?

So? Just because you get engage, doesn't mean you NEED to get married ASAP. If i'm in a relationship, it's a given that we're going to be faithful with one another.

 

[anno]

So? Just because you get engage, doesn't mean you NEED to get married ASAP. If i'm in a relationship, it's a given that we're going to be faithful with one another.

ok.. I'm officially clueless (I've been married forever).. just tryin' to find a possible good reason.. guess I failed!

anno

 

[dirtboy]

Originally posted by: Spamela
my son gave one to his GF. it's sort of an "engaged to be engaged" thing.

::snickers::

Your son's a wussy.

 

[dirtboy]

Originally posted by: Ciber

Originally posted by: FFMCobalt

Originally posted by: dirtboy
I would never give a woman a promise ring. The point of them is that there is no point.

They are just proof that women think that if a man gives her some item in "promise" that he will not cheat on her or dump her later on.

They are also proof that women like to be showered with gifts and shiney objects that make them feel more secure and better about themselves.

All of which is lame.

If it wasn't for my sex drive I wouldn't need women.

agree++

You guys seem a little bitter.

I'm not bitter at all.

 

[EvilYoda]

I never understood the "promise ring" premise. I bought my ex a ring (platinum, ooooh) a few months into the relationship, because I wanted to her to have something. that's it, no other reason, and it wasn't supposed to mean anything inparticular. But then again, I'm not like others when it comes to romance, I really treat my g/fs well...oh well.

 

[Sid59]

Originally posted by: nativesunshine
Do people still exchange promise rings now like they used to in grade/middle/high school?

I was just thinking..what exactly does it mean to have one anyway? Dunno why..but it just popped into my head..and i wanted to know what people think.

only the insecure ones.

 

[nativesunshine]

Originally posted by: EvilYoda
I never understood the "promise ring" premise. I bought my ex a ring (platinum, ooooh) a few months into the relationship, because I wanted to her to have something. that's it, no other reason, and it wasn't supposed to mean anything inparticular. But then again, I'm not like others when it comes to romance, I really treat my g/fs well...oh well.

Lucky gf's....

 

[Jzero]

Originally posted by: nativesunshine

Originally posted by: EvilYoda
I never understood the "promise ring" premise. I bought my ex a ring (platinum, ooooh) a few months into the relationship, because I wanted to her to have something. that's it, no other reason, and it wasn't supposed to mean anything inparticular. But then again, I'm not like others when it comes to romance, I really treat my g/fs well...oh well.

Lucky gf's....

Notice she's an EX!

Anyway, I didn't think anyone outside of high school did that. It's pretty lame idea to me, and I agree with the "Get engaged or don't" notion. Let's face it - if you're THAT serious, than you can be one of MILLIONS who get engaged without setting a wedding date, operating under the premise of "Life is too unstable right now, but as soon as we are ready, we will get married." And if you are not that serious.......



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