Did you live with your husband/wife before marriage?

missbiggles1

Buzzybee90 wrote: »

Of course there is, it's when someone proposes or a couple agree to decide to start planning a wedding.

I've never known anyone to say they're engaged without a ring on their finger/ their fiances.

I've been engaged 4 times - one of the times I didn't have a ring.

Buzzybee90

missbiggles1 wrote: »

I've been engaged 4 times - one of the times I didn't have a ring.

4 times?! Good going.

Gloomendoom

Georgiegirl256 wrote: »

Well it's the truth.

Is is, but I doubt the "ring on the finger" bit was meant to be taken literally.

Gloomendoom

Buzzybee90 wrote: »

I do agree with the last bit though, but a ring doesn't have to be expensive, it's symbolic.

Oh yes it does. It has to cost at least three months salary otherwise it's a worthless gesture. Just ask De Beers, they'll tell you.

missbiggles1

Buzzybee90 wrote: »

4 times?! Good going.

50% success rate, if you count the wedding as success.:)

Georgiegirl256

Buzzybee90 wrote: »

I'll let you know when someone does it then. You have one so not sure why you were deliberately disagreeing with me.

I do agree with the last bit though, but a ring doesn't have to be expensive, it's symbolic.

I have one because my husband bought it without me knowing (you know, the whole surprise proposal thing), I've hardly worn it, and now it doesn't fit. So that's why I'm disagreeing, as I wasn't particularly bothered if I didn't get one.

A friend of mine who's been married for over 15 years didn't get one, infact I know quite a few people who never bothered, and preferred instead to exchange gifts. Horses for courses really, and whatever suits he individual couple don't you think?

Georgiegirl256

Gloomendoom wrote: »

Is is, but I doubt the "ring on the finger" bit was meant to be taken literally.

It obviously was when you read her other replies. You've got to have a ring to show off don't you know!

Buzzybee90

Georgiegirl256 wrote: »

It obviously was when you read her other replies. You've got to have a ring to show off don't you know!

No, it wasn't.

But then you made out that having an engagement ring is strange, when obviously it's not. It is definitely out of the ordinary not to have one.

Not really, can't say I care about anyone else's jewellery.

Georgiegirl256

Buzzybee90 wrote: »

No, it wasn't.

But then you made out that having an engagement ring is strange, when obviously it's not. It is definitely out of the ordinary not to have one.

Not really, can't say I care about anyone else's jewellery.

No I didn't!! Where did I say it was strange? :rotfl: I actually agreed that yes, most people do have them! I'd actually say it was the norm to have one. I just said that you don't need one.

If you want a ring, have a ring, if you don't, then don't, simples!

Anyhow, we're going round in circles, I'm starting to feel dizzy!

Gloomendoom

Georgiegirl256 wrote: »

It obviously was when you read her other replies. You've got to have a ring to show off don't you know!

My wife found wearing hers very practical but, I agree, you don't need one.