Since marriage is supposed to be about "love", get your girlfriend a cubic zirconia ring instead of a diamond and save your self some cash! If she finds out that it is fake, that means she went out and got it appraised which means your marriage is about a rock and not love. If she finds out and makes a stink about it, you obviously are marrying the wrong chick who is in it for anything but love. If love were the issue, then it wouldn't matter what you gave her to signify your commitment. Your commitment is action, not an object

Good luck guys!

I would post my opinion on this but folks take what i say way too personally on here lately.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Ok, I'm not a man, but I completely agree with this right here.

Stymie said:

pfft, post it! as long as you're not calling out names or baiting someone i don't see how anyone would have an issue?

evenstar said:

People are crazy. I have been on people's hitlist for stupid ass jokes and I'm like You didn't think I was being serious there did you?!. Sarcasm and irony are lost arts around here

evenstar said:

Even though I start posts with "I think" or "some", people think I'm making generalizations.

I'm highly opinionated so.....

more to come.

I've found the right woman then

Stymie said:

This is my lesson to learn. I post something and all of a sudden I am accused of making that situation about an entire nation of people! I'm opinionated too and you'd think after 10 years people would know me by now

ArielB said:

She found out and wanted to marry you anyway!?! Or did she not want a diamond?

How much you wanna bet men are going to be afraid to post on the thread like they were on my "why do women need to be bribed" thread

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

MY OPINION is I don't need or want a ring. I couldn't justify spending all that money.

Stymie said:

GO STYMIE, GET BUSY!!!

F 'em if they can't take a joke, I always say!!!

reneGade20 said:

This coming from the guy who called me a man hater?

Stymie said:

See how wishy washy everyone is

i would like a ring, but i'd just as happily get married without one. that's just me though.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Or how about they tell her it's a cubic zirconia when they give it? Why not be honest up front? I'd be pissed if someone lied to me about something, even something as "small" as that.

I'd happily take any ring my intended wanted to give me. I think most women would too.

I used to dread marriage. I mean dread it!!!


But lately, Iv'e been missing my nephews so much that I actually think I could make a great husband and father. I certainly think I could do better than mine did.

Imago said:

So you're going to adopt with rushing?

ArielB said:

As soon as they legalize marriage in the States, that motherfucker's got a green card for sure.

evenstar said:

That's basically the answer I got.

I like the ceremony. I like the old fashion traditions because well, I'd like to experience it. I don't want to end up looking like I'm a cheap bastard

CarrieMpls said:

What would the marriage rate be then?! .04%!!! I really do have an issue with female entitlement when it comes to the ring. I think it should be earned

Imago said:

I was the same. And changed my mind somewhere around 2 years ago...

Imago said:

gay marriage is not legal? well, marry in Canada then, and stop looking for excuses.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

This is such a weird hang-up of yours. I don't get it.

ArielB said:

Not legal yet.

But it will change eventually. Younger Americans just trend towards liberalism now. I don't think conservatives will stem that tide in time to stop the changing social attitudes. You can see it everywhere in Youth culture. It's not to say bigotry and hatred don't exist--they do in spades--but the trend is always towards more tolerance when it comes to the youth. Plus urban cities grow larger, and the larger they get, the more tolerant they get.

I believe it's only a matter of time....before I can tap his ass consistently.

CarrieMpls said:

It's not weird though! Expecting something just for the sake of having a vagina is weird! Just like expecting a position simply because you have a penis is weird. And I know you aren't used to see me bat for team boy but perhaps if marriage were a legitimate venture for me I'd take it mroe seriously. Until then, my hang-ups will prevail

I once dated a girl named Zirconia.
And when I say "dated", I mean that she gave me a lapdance.

i think it's kind of a silly, impratical gesture. "i want to build a home and a life together and we're going to be partners in creating a family and giving our children the best upbringing we can manage. oh, and here's a $10,000 diamond ring that we'll be paying for over the next seven years."

something symbolic and precious is fine, but it doesn't have to be about the bling. an heirloom or something with personal meaning would be just as valuable.

Anxiety said:

And this is my point! Most women will NOT BE HAPPY unless they get that fucking ring and everything and everyone be damned, including her own financial wellbeing! Many guys cannot afford the ring of a girls dreams but they make it happen because the girl won't have any part of it otherwise.

I am RIGHT on this and I know it!

I'd make a stink about it if he gave me zirconia but passed it off as a diamond because he would be LYING.