Is skipping the ring totally unacceptable?
Here’s the thing, my boyfriend and I have been talking about getting married for a while, and when he asked what kind of engagement ring I wanted… I realized I kinda don’t want one. I’ve looked at so many styles vintage, minimalist, designer and none of them feel worth it. I mean, why spend thousands on a rock when I could use that money for, like, new tires or an actual vacation to recover from burnout?
But now I’m lowkey panicking about what my family will say. They’re super into appearances, and I just know they’ll whisper, “Why didn’t he buy her a ring?” even though we’re fine financially. My boyfriend said he’ll just cover the wedding or honeymoon instead, which makes total sense to me.
Is skipping the engagement ring totally unacceptable, or is that just outdated tradition?
There are no written rules saying you have to have an engagement ring. A ring also does not have to be a diamond. It could be your birthstone. However, if you do not want a ring, you don’t have to have one. If you are worried about what your family will think, just tell them what you said here. You don’t want one and feel it is a waste of money. Your engagement, your choice.