When He Doesn’t Believe In Buying A Ring
“Rings are too damn expensive”
Then, maybe some of his true concerns came out. He said, “Do you know men are expected to pay one third of their annual salary on a ring?!” This is where the conversation can become a bit awkward. In fact, my boyfriend said, “Look, I know it’s not romantic to talk about the money, but I can’t go bankrupt just to be polite.” And he was absolutely right. Which is why I told him I don’t care if he finds a ring for under $1,000. Or an antique ring. Or a Craigslist ring.