sillyputty
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Originally Posted by DCAllAmerican
I am not against EVERYthing. Don't exaggerate it. But a lot of things I have an issue with it. Why? How am I supposed to know why I question everything, just who I am.
And the point of an engagement ring is to stunt (as I mentioned earlier), so yes I know the point of it. Make the lady feel nice so she can show people she is engaged. That is the point. LOVE is not the point of it. Putting her in a position to talk about how "great" her soon to be marriage life is the point.
This is essentially every stance I find myself resorting to.
Tradition is never a good reason for me to justify things...If I can't find a reason to do something, I don't do it. I just don't like doing things that don't grant any literal benefit.
Good for you.Originally Posted by ksteezy
Originally Posted by BrotherForReal
ksteezy since you're married, compa...how do you feel after it was all said and done?
I'm very happy, married my best friend, building on a future together, the ring is a small price to pay in order to put a smile on her face, for those who view it as just a materialistic thing....here is what a lot of dudes fail to see, specially those who's relationship has not reached that selfless level, the engagement ring is not about us guys, it's about her...it's what a lot of women have been programmed to since birth, you expect to come by and re-program what has been drilled into her since a little girl?...c'mon bros...you really gonna deprive the love of your life of it simply because of your own selfish ideals?...what's a couple a grand?...majority of us have blown far more on sneaker collections, jewelry, cars, all which are really meaningless materialistic things, the hipocrisy of some of you to judge....c'mon man
Uh wrong. Throwing money at happiness. Right. Great values.
See this is the problem. And when we try to address it, you get your panties in a bunch.
Waaaaait a minute. Did you just contradict yourself? You admit she's been brainwashed, but then i'm selfish for trying to address materialism?
This is why credit card companies LOVE you. Keep playing into their hands and wondering why your collective net-worth is under 10Gs.
Oh, and while i'm kinda skeptical about the idea of rings, I'm REALLY against the idea of watches because it really doesn't carry the same value and "tradition" that a ring does. Its not an object of permanence. Especially if you don't get something that can be worn at all times.
But hey, at the end of the day, spend your money how YOU want to...just don't get defensive when others disagree with you, or don't find the same meaning in those things that you do.