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To me, 1k seems outlandish. I think I'd feel bad if he spent more than $500 regardless of salary.
It all depends on your income and what you're used to getting out of life. $1,000-$2,000 are pretty standard, which is why there are so many of them.
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To me, 1k seems outlandish. I think I'd feel bad if he spent more than $500 regardless of salary.
If the woman (you) didn't want your bf to spend that much then I understand. I know people like that. Mine understands that I'm not rich and 1k is a fair amount for what I make. A lot of women though don't want their mates to spend too much money when they could put that to something else, but if your making 100k and you can't even pony up $300 for a ring they might think your cheap or is the relationship only worth a measly 300 bucks when your making 100 grand a year. All perspective I guess.
It all depends on your income and what you're used to getting out of life. $1,000-$2,000 are pretty standard, which is why there are so many of them.
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I don't care if he's making 500k a year, 1k for a ring still seems a bit too expensive.
In fact, I went ahead and looked on Etsy and THIS would be the perfect ring... and there's a matching dude ring too!
$50, done.
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Originally Posted by packer43064
If the woman (you) didn't want your bf to spend that much then I understand. I know people like that. Mine understands that I'm not rich and 1k is a fair amount for what I make. A lot of women though don't want their mates to spend too much money when they could put that to something else, but if your making 100k and you can't even pony up $300 for a ring they might think your cheap or is the relationship only worth a measly 300 bucks when your making 100 grand a year. All perspective I guess.
I definitely think it depends on the woman...as for me, I don't even want an engagement ring and I'm prefer a wedding band from someone on etsy or some other craft organization. I think $200-$300 would be just fine for a decent wedding band.
I definitely think it depends on the woman...as for me, I don't even want an engagement ring and I'm prefer a wedding band from someone on etsy or some other craft organization. I think $200-$300 would be just fine for a decent wedding band.
The wedding band will definitely be cheaper...might not even get one. Or if we did it might be a 5 year wedding anniversary type gift. You are not the norm though,lol. If someone truly loved you it wouldn't be hard to spend 1k or more if they made 500k. I understand a relationship isn't all about the ring and it shouldn't be, but most women don't want a $200-300 ring unless your making 15k a year maybe.
But I respect that you don't want someone buying you a fancy schmancy ring...if only all women were this way.
The wedding band will definitely be cheaper...might not even get one. Or if we did it might be a 5 year wedding anniversary type gift. You are not the norm though,lol. If someone truly loved you it wouldn't be hard to spend 1k or more if they made 500k. I understand a relationship isn't all about the ring and it shouldn't be, but most women don't want a $200-300 ring unless your making 15k a year maybe.
But I respect that you don't want someone buying you a fancy schmancy ring...if only all women were this way.
I just don't think I like gifts very much. Honestly, I don't think I'll ever get to the point of marriage with anyone so it's not something I really dwell on, but I have thought about it here and there.
Besides, I like simplicity and rarely wear jewelry
I just don't think I like gifts very much. Honestly, I don't think I'll ever get to the point of marriage with anyone so it's not something I really dwell on, but I have thought about it here and there.
Besides, I like simplicity and rarely wear jewelry
Ha, my Mom actually makes fun of me for this. Even as a kid, Christmas and Birthdays made me feel really uncomfortable and when I was in High School I told them to just forego presents for me if possible. Now, my Mom gets me nothing but toiletries, socks and underwear for Christmas/birthdays because it's the only thing I'll accept
Guilty. I don't buy cheap crap. I'm not going to buy a crappy coffee maker so I'm not going to buy crappy jewelry either.
Guilt here too. Money spent on a quality product is much easier for me to justify. I had a custom tension set band made for the ring I gave my now wife. It probably cost 6 weeks take home pay at the time, but I don't think of anything in terms of take home pay, rather in terms of net assets. I won't be getting another one, already had a house and two paid off cars. Everyone's circumstances are different.
She always throws out the 'three months of income.' Not saying this as a 'ohh look at me, blah' but that would translate into a number i never even fathomed for a ring. Like not even same ballpark as what I'm thinking. Not same sport. I am not cheap by any means. We live a pretty lavish lifestyle, but that also means we don't have a ton of savings. What she is suggesting would go a longgg way towards a down payment or something more useful in my eyes.
To further complicate things, she saw some receipts from when I was in vegas this summer. Wound up drinking a bit too much with a group of my friends, and had a $5-10k bill at a nightclub. This was a HUGE mistake, I know that. And while she wasn't mad I spent that, she throws it in my face constantly about the ring stuff. No sense making another financial mistake just bc of one I already just made.
When I'm thinking about this, I think about the absolute price of the ring. Is it wrong i think i am spending enough, but when in comparison to my annual income, it may only be ~2% or less than a Month's income?
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