Today, my boyfriend won a diamond engagement ring through a citywide competition. Instead of proposing to me, he's selling it. FML
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Today, I was out with my boyfriend, when he started browsing wedding rings. He found a ring, proposed to me right there in front of a crowd, and then was promptly denied a payment plan. We left without a ring. FML
Today, my boyfriend told me he's prepared to commit to marriage, but only if I buy my own ring and tell everyone he surprised me with it. FML
Today, my boyfriend proposed to me by tossing the ring at me and saying "Here, wear this." FML
Today, my boyfriend proposed. He said we’d go pick up the ring tomorrow. Then he asked to borrow $40 to get it out of pawn. He pawned it when his ex gave it back to him. FML
Today, my boyfriend and I went shopping for an engagement ring. We ended up breaking up in the process. FML
Today, I found out my boyfriend was going to propose. He'd bought me a beautiful white gold ring that I never got to see. His estranged mom stole the ring. FML
Today, my boyfriend proposed to me with the prettiest, most simple ring I have ever seen. I called my sister to tell her the good news, and her response was, "I know. He had me steal the ring from Claire's." FML
Today, my boyfriend of 4 years proposed to me. I said yes and he gave me an engagement ring. He immediately went to call his mom to tell her the happy news. After the phone call, he asked if he could return the ring because his mom needed money. FML
Today, my boyfriend finally proposed. His reason? A Las Vegas wedding came up on Groupon. FML
Today, my boyfriend gave me the most beautiful diamond ring I have ever seen. As I excitedly put it on my finger, he told me it wasn't an engagement ring, but I should wear it like one to keep other men away and seem "unapproachable". FML
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The_Big_Boss 20
He is not obligated to propose just because he won a ring. Sorry
grossn 12
Maybe he isn't ready for marriage
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Comments (236)
FemskyD 26
Thats just shitty xD
crazytwinsmom 25
Maybe he's selling it after realizing he has to pay taxes on the value of the ring. So he's selling the ring to get the money to pay the taxes.
rlTlk 13
Right! A lot of people don't realize winning prizes in Contests sucks because of that.. You have to pay a fortune in taxes on it. A lot of people winning these outlandish prizes can't afford that. So yes it is most common when winning a big prize to just sell it.
baxeh 29
You really shouldn't assume that he would just because he had a ring. Wait until the time is right and you are both ready, if it's supposed to happen it will! Best of luck to the two of you.
rlTlk 13
I don't think it's a big step to assume your partner is planning to propose if they get an engagement ring.... Think that' like climbing a mountain and screaming "I'm planning on proposing!" But then they don't do it.. Yea I'd feel upset. Maybe he's not ready for marriage or they haven't discussed it, they could have, but either way you can't blame her for it putting clear ideas in her head. Who would not make that connection, I think the use of the word "assumption" is a little too condescending here because that is not an assumption. That's a clear 1+1=2 only only it didn't l, I'd be confused and hurt too. The bf should have made it clear he was not planning to propose if he let op find out about the ring.
baxeh 29
To be fair though we dont know how long theyve been together for, for all i know it could be an overly attatched girlfriend or a douche boyfriend.. Maybe the ring wasn't even the prize he was after.
rlTlk 13
Could be that it wasn't the specific prize he was after, would be an odd random prize though. But yes that would be different. Though, Sounds like those contests they do for brides where they'll give you your dream wedding. It's meant for couples to enter. Of course there are people out there who'd just enter to sell of the prize and hell I'd sell it too. But it doesn't matter how long they've been together getting an engagement ring even attempting to win one, most definitely implies something.
jodyl1 5
I enter contests all the time. It is free money in the end. And it sounds like he is the same. It's a smart move, and talked about on "Money Monday" (radio show theme). It's a painless way to get free cash in the end.
xSkittle 16
I'd choose money over the ring anytime.
LoopyLuuLuu 7
I know several ladies who'd be happy with him selling it, buying them a cheaper ring, then using the money on other stuff. don't know if the OP's boyfriend is doing anything like that, but hey, IF he uses the money on her, then it might not be so bad.
kesspeak 11
He is probably selling it to buy you a different ring, one that is more "you" an that is perfect for you. Or maybe he's just a jerk.
queerdragon 20
He's a jerk for not buying her an engagement ring? I don't think so, honey. Just because you are with someone does not mean you want to marry them. I have dated people for years and had no intention of getting married or tying the knot. I had a guy ask, after a year together, and I turned him down. Unless he said to her "I want to marry you, I just need the ring" then she is at fault for getting her hopes up.
JanisEvans 10
I agree with the just because... blahblah... But why on earth would you date someone for years if you don't see it resulting in marriage? You're wasting their time if you know all along you're not in it for keeps.
queerdragon 20
I am honest with people I date. Despite hearing me say these things, decided I was just playing and proposed, in front of our whole family. I turned him down and he broke up with me because of it. Which is fine, because after 20 or so conversations of "I don't want to marry someone I have only known a year/I am not going to marry until I am in my 40s, if I ever want to" he decided I would change my mind.
marcranger 29
OP, I can't really vote YDI here unless you were the one who entered him in the competition (hmmmm...), but this does seen to me like it's the flip side of those FMLs where a guy basically writes, "Today, I proposed. She said no, usually in an embarrassing fashion. FML." I always vote YDI on those. As other commenters pointed out, does he even want to get married? Have you ever discussed this with him? In a way, Y do DI for making assumptions.
llama612 27
it's not uncommon for people to enter compititions, even if the prize isn't something they actually want. Especially if it was a contest where someone actually came up to him and said "hey want to enter this contest?" Sorry OP but just because he won an engagement ring doesn't automatically mean it was because he was planning on proposing, nor does it mean he has to just because he won. He even could have entered it with the idea in mind that he would sell it if he won so he could pay off some bills or stuff like that. Also I don't think anyone in the comments can say the bf is a jerk for doing this. Unless he told her "babe i'm going to win this for you" he is not a jerk. Even if they have been together for ages it still doesn't make him a asshole or anything for selling it.
fmlfantom 8
He doesnt want to marry u right now nothing wrong with that and maybe he needs the money