By llord - 24/08/2011 02:29 - United States

Today, I found out that my engagement ring was actually my husband's ex-fiancée's. FML
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Tidus0 17

Tbh I dont see a problem. Clearly that ring was quite expensive so there was no point losing all that cash just to go buy another expensive ring. Plus he must really like it to give it to you and actually marry you.

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Pretty_Pink_Lady 10

I'd be pissed.

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QueenQuay77 10

that sux, but I least u got one. I was wit my ex for six years and never got one. eventhough that maybe just consider urself grateful u got one.

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BoredomCentral 8

I fear for humanity sometimes.

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BoredomCentral 8

35- Because sometimes people don't think about things. They just go "Oh ok *does it and thinks about it later*" As is the case here, he gave her the ring and didn't even think about what her reaction might have been. Then again maybe he WAS short on cash and decided to reuse.

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cufaoil 11

I saw how much OP said the ring was worth... no way he would have gotten that money back if he sold it to buy her something better... yes, it sucks that he didn't buy it specifically for you, OP, but, would you have picked out something different? Or did you really love the ring?

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Shmekekey 0

Why should he have to shell out another chunk of money over something so trivial?

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TheNewGuy03 28

Well, an engagement ring isn't "trivial" per se, but it is certainly not something worth wasting tens of thousands of extra dollars on. Yes, ultimately, a ring is a chunk of metal and stone (albeit carefully crafted), but people always get hung up on how much the ring costs. It's dumb. |the kid|

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gusgus36 5

I'd be so pissed!! my fiance was engaged before and if it turned out that my ring was recycled, I would be soooo mad! there is no excuse to not sell it and use the money for a different one!

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chellexx 0

Actually, there are a few reasonable excuses. 1. You'll likely lose money by selling or trading 2. Assuming they are adults, they should be mature enough to realize that everyone goes through failed relationships, some more serious than others and people make mistakes such as proposing to someone and things don't work out. 3. It's only an object, be happy you got a ring. It's her husband, so it's safe to assume they love each other and have for quite some time. This new knowlege shouldn't change anything

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cufaoil 11

although you know that selling the ring will never return the full amount... If you're really lucky, maybe up to 80% of what you paid for it will be gotten back

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gusgus36 5

I guess my reply isn't showing up, anyway @48 & @50, I understand all that but I would MUCH rather have a cheaper ring that was picked out for me, than a more expensive but recycled ring. I know when my fiance's ex broke up with him, he sold the ring and only got a fraction of what he paid for it, but he would have never considered hanging on to it for a different fiance down the road. there's no way you wouldn't think of "them" whenever you see that recycled ring

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cufaoil 11

can't say it's something I would do either... I wouldn't want any reminders...

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Emzixxx 0

Well she should be happy she has a almost to be husband and a ring Some people are living at the side of the road!

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HungerGames95 13

depends on the circumstances... what if it's a family members wedding ring? or he could just b a cheap bastard lol

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missjessmac 0

My fiancé gave me his x girlfriends ring but she had broke it in half and destroyed it so his parents just paid for it to get fixed for me! But I don't know If that would be the SAMs?

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wazdog 4

I think most women would prefer a less expensive ring that was hand picked for them rather than a more expensive one chosen originally for someone else. As they say, it's the thought that counts. Well, the fiance was thinking about another woman when the ring was bought. Poster has the right to be upset.

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