My Diamond Ring
My fiancee proposed to me with his grandmother`s weddding ring. I don`t want to wear it because it kind of creeps me out a bit. Does anyone have any suggestions of what I can do?
Posted by Wena; updated 09/07/02
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I think a ring should be special and unique for each couple. While it represents committment, it is a huge deal. I wouldn`t want to wear another person`s wedding ring either. A wedding ring is something you will wear for the rest of you life, and it is something you should be proud of and feel extremly comfortable wearing. If you are getting married to this person, hopefuly you feel comfortable talking to him about anything. Try telling him the truth. Suggest that the diamond(s) be put into another setting. Then you won`t be wearing the exact ring that his grandmother did, but it will still hold the sentimental value to him. If you are like most women, we have known the exact wedding ring we have wanted since we were old enough to say marriage. Hopefully your fiance understands. Try explaining to him that while he has only been thinking of marriage for the past (however many) months, this is an event you have been dreaming of all of your life. It may seem shallow to others, but sometime in your life you have to start thinking about what you want.
Posted by Stacie; updated 10/18/02