Would most women trip if their men proposed without a ring?

Question

Me, personally, I think that tradition is stupid. A man to propose to the woman he loves with an engagement ring! Rings are expensive!

Do most women trip if men don't stick to that tradition?

Answer 1

YES. we would throw a fit!

Answer 2

You should give something as visible representation of your commitment.  The ring was the most common symbol because the unending pattern of the circle represents unending love, however, there were other things used like personally made clothes and necklaces and such.  The important thing is to give them something that physically represents your commitment to her.

Besides, you can get a plain wedding band for the engagement ring for like $20 if price is the issue.

Answer 3

Hey if she expects a very expensive diamond platinum ring worth thousands of dollars and likes to brag & show off to everyone than she is a self centered nasty f----ngb----!

Answer 4

To propose without a ring is one thing. Maybe if it's spontanious I would understand, but to not give a ring at all would be a little different. If a guy really couldn't afford it I'd understand, but if he had the money and was too cheap I don't think the marriage would work. The ring is a symbol of committment and I think it's still a good tradition. But I think it's fair if she gives the man something in return too. Two people with rings is better than none!

Answer 5

Personally, i'd prefer it if he DIDN'T get a ring - i hate jewellry! It's pointless

Answer 6

i guess it means something if you're willing to spend that kind of money :)

Answer 7

I don't care for wedding jewelry. I'd rather we use the money for a trip somewhere.

Answer 8

I am sorry but I DISAGREE, you can get a small ring it doesn't have to cost thousands of dollars,  Walmart even sells affordable nice rings.

Woman if shes a real person wont "trip" but I think that it's also a symbol of the love you have for her , you are showing to the world that this is your woman . it doesn't have to be a big ring, but even a small band would be nice.

if you don't have a ring you could just be stringing her along which isn't good. It shows your sincerity

Answer 9

It really wouldn't matter to me, as long as he doesn't open the box and there is nothing there! That would just be retarded!

I wouldn't want him to get on his knees either. That would be the gayest thing ever. If I were to propose to him, I probably would get a ring, however, but I would never get on my knees! I guess it's just the way people have done things over time.

To first answerer... I would rather have one of those lollipop rings! Yum. My friend and I used to always joke about that.

Answer 10

Have you ever heard the saying that says--> Diamonds are a girls best friend.

or the song?

or the poem?

well.. I guess I pretty much answered your question--> YES!

Answer 11

No, unless most women are superficial. Are they? I doubt it. Most women who want to get married would be so happy about the proposal, they'd forget about a ring ... the ring does add to the joy, though, and why wouldn't he do that if he could?

We women have, I'm afraid I must conclude after 36 solid years of being one, hard-wiring that makes us respond strongly to symbols of material resources associated with our mates. Especially at certain times of the month. The "tradition" is so successful because the ring, although it can symbolize a proprietary aspect of marriage (man claims woman), also symbolizes a pledge of the man to share his resources (their vastness proportional to the expense of the ring).

Of course women presumably have their own resources these days, and intellectually, we prefer to generate our own wealth. But the visceral, emotional reward at being presented a diamond along with a commitment can't be suppressed. It makes us feel good.

Answer 12

I guess it depends on the woman.  I personally would not, and did not, freak out when my husband and I were going to get married without an engagement ring b/c I knew he couldn't afford one at that point.  We were just happy to be together.  Wedding bands are a must, though, when the time comes.

Answer 13

They would go crazy and say no

Your Prince has Spoken

Answer 14

Well, I'm not going to lie and pretend I wouldn't be disappointed, but if I'm really in love with the man, then not having a ring isn't going to stop me from marrying him.  I understand that rings are very expensive.  Heck, a 25 cent ring from a machine is good enough for me. =)

Answer 15

Yes, trip and trip hard, but regardless of the reasons for proposing without an engagement ring, the most important aspect of any marriage proposal is the couple’s relationship.

If the acceptance of that proposal is dependent on a piece of jewelry, you may be better off working out your relationship on a deeper level before making that commitment.