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
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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 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, I went to a jeweler's to buy a ring to propose to my girlfriend. When I was at the restaurant, in mid-proposal, with people watching, I realized I had left the ring in the store. FML
Today, I was shopping for rings with my fiancée. We spent over two hours selecting the perfect ring and diamond to match. When filling out the paperwork I discovered I left my wallet at home. She had to pay the 20% down payment for the ring. 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 won a diamond engagement ring through a citywide competition. Instead of proposing to me, he's selling it. 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 fiancé told me he didn't have the money to make payments on my engagement ring and that I either have to return it, or make the payments myself. Now we aren't engaged any more, and are "dating." FML
Today, my boyfriend said he wanted to marry me. Since he doesn't know my ring size, he asked for me to find a ring that I liked, and he would buy it and propose. The only problem is that he won't spend more than 200 dollars on it. Oh, the generosity. FML
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KitchKraft 21
Sounds like he didn't think that out very carefully.
Advising 17
It's the thought that counts :)
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KitchKraft 21
Sounds like he didn't think that out very carefully.
Rinat_fml 26
Credits for effort though!
HazingNight 4
doesn't sound like he had any credit... or maybe bad credit lol
Advising 17
It's the thought that counts :)
brettrb 18
It really is the thought.. At least you know he's committed to the relationship! Just because he isn't in the right place financially to get you a big ring doesn't mean that he doesn't love you. Stick with him OP, cause that way when he's got more cash, he'll repay you for supporting him during rough times. After all, love conquers all, right?
duuuh1 11
If its the thought that counts then he could have thought ahead and gotten his financing in order before the proposal so he could have saved her the public embarrassment. Seriously its like 15 minutes online to fill out an application, it was honestly pretty awkward and very unromantic of him to do the paperwork with her right there anyways. I'm hardly for a gigantic, overpriced diamond that puts someone in debt, but if he had to finance it couldn't he have been a little more thoughtful and have them bring out the rings in his price range?
cryssycakesx3 23
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
"here babe, I *thought* about getting you a ring - and that's what really matters, right?" could you imagine if guys could really get away with "it's the thought that counts." if it were really the case women wouldn't expect fancy, snazzy, shiny rings as a token to show a devoted, undying love between two individuals.
The_Burrito_Guy 6
Looks like I found a gold digger. Some people just get married for money, but if you truly love someone, any ring will do. Marriage has to do with being with someone you undeniably love, not getting them to spend a boatload of money on you.
brettrb 18
I think you missed the point, 68. The fact that the boyfriend attempted to get approved for a payment plan could mean that he couldn't afford the ring unless it was financed, which means that he was willing to purchase an expensive item that was out of his price range just to show his love. But materialistic people won't understand that.
TheNewGuy03 29
74, I can't really see this as a good thing. Perhaps he really does love his girlfriend and would like to spend his life with her; we will never know unless OP tells us. Regardless of the level of infatuation (which is what it appears to be here, honestly), a responsible should think about their finances before deciding to invest in a high-value item such as a ring. Furthermore, this seems like an "impulse buy" -- the kind of thing you do when you're a kid who just got a bank account and a card and you go into a place to buy a game or what have you and get declined like a hot chick you meet in a club. I would also argue that his spontaneous and not-so-well-thought-out proposal is a bad thing. It's good to do things on impulse sometimes (encouraged, even), but this isn't one of those things.
tweedledie 3
I don't agree. An impulsive proposal in itself is not a bad thing. My husband proposed to me spontaneously (with a piece of string cos that's all he could find at the time) and we've been very happily married for four years. Deciding to propose on a whim, cos it sounds like fun, now that's irresponsible. But asking someone who you genuinely love to marry you without necessarily planning it down to the T is not in itself a bad thing.
atav 17
Haha that reminded me of the episode when spongebob used a piece of string to make a necklace. Proposing with something like that is rather, unusual.
mpkpm 19
Maybe he knew he couldn't afford it but if the ring was nice enough you'd say yes, clever man!
JJ_86 22
Or maybe he didn't knew he had a bad credit score and would be denied a payment plan.
Maxcrss 7
Sounds like the salesperson is a troll.
Rinat_fml 26
Just doing their job, pal!
cryssycakesx3 23
the salesperson didn't deny his credit.
LunarServant 10
troll you say? I'll get my truck...
Adam5858 17
Well he should have thought about it more.
lokland 12
Wow, That must've been awkward.
Sebastian2022 22
Now that's gonna be an awesome story to tell your kids. Kids, you see this beautiful diamond ring? Well, I'm gonna tell you the story of how your father and I got. Cue how I met your mother theme song.
Melix 31
paaaaa papapa paaaaaa papa pa paaaaaaa!
SalsaVerdeDonut 22
That's embarrassing. I wouldn't know what to do if that happened to me. But at least he proposed and hopefully you said yes?
DocBastard 40
Spontaneity is great and all, but I propose that your boyfriend should be more sure of his credit before rushing into something as important as this.
brittyboo123 35
Oh wow, sorry about that OP. I'm sure there is a place that he can get a ring and have a payment plan.
RLG4 20
I don't think you should be buying a ring unless you're able to pay cash for it. I think spending more than you can afford on a ring is ridiculous.