Sounds like you're making the decision.
If that's the case... you should return the ring.
He will probably say no anyways.
If that's the case... you should return the ring.
He will probably say no anyways.
Do you give the ring back ?
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Cycleguy007 said:Why am I not surprised by your answer Hunter...
Spanglerdoo... have a sit down chat with the guy, tell him how you feel and offer him the ring back. Depending on his situation, he may not want it back... but at least let him make that choice.
Just my nickles worth.
(oh... and what happened to your sig pic????)
good advice
incase you didn't know hunter is my stalker on terb lol
I believe that tradition dictates that whoever calls the engagement off forfeits the ring. IMO you are obligated to give the ring back or at least, sincerely offer it back.
"All the woman i ask say keep it lol"
This woman says give it back. If you don't want the man, why keep the ring? Would you actually wear it after you broke up???
This woman says give it back. If you don't want the man, why keep the ring? Would you actually wear it after you broke up???
An engagement ring is not a gift.patton said:
It is not the same as a necklace given on Valentine's Day or a watch given at Christmas or a bracelet given on her birthday.
Gifts should be kept.
An engagement ring is given and accepted with the understanding that there will be a wedding.
No wedding, return the ring.
What kind of women are you asking for christ sakes???Spanglerdoo said:
It's an engagement ring with strings attached; not a friendship ring or gift!
I've had this discussion with other women who all say they will (or had) offer it back, because the proposal simply can not be fullfilled. Good for you Spangy, that you confronted the truth about your ultimate feelings about this fellow. Now show him the respect of a friend by offering it back. He may just surprise you, and appreciate that 'heartfelt' gesture...by letting you keep it.
Malibook, I think its a gift in terms of tax purposes which i was referring to.
A gift is usually something you give with the intention of nothing given back in any form of compensation.
I want to know how many people give watches , necklaces etc and dont except something in return?
you can get engaged with out a ring or any other form of jewlerry etc.
A gift is usually something you give with the intention of nothing given back in any form of compensation.
I want to know how many people give watches , necklaces etc and dont except something in return?
you can get engaged with out a ring or any other form of jewlerry etc.
i don't need the "cashman" or cash for it ..i find things of very little monetary value sentimental ..this just happens to be very expensive thats allMalibook said:
the temptation was to just keep wearing it cause its absolutely stunning and i do have a history with him
I thought the point here is keep it or give it back.patton said:
The point here has nothing to do with paying taxes.
the whole tax issue came up from regarding to Diverdown's comments about contract law in US and Canada.Danolo said:
everything comes down to $$ and taxes!!
whats the point in keeping something if you find out later you have to pay tax on it that you cant afford to pay?
I think of all angles.
Woman breaks the engagement....... give it back.
Man breaks the engagement............you keep it.
Man breaks the engagement............you keep it.
Agreed.pencilneckgeek2 said:
Back in university I had a female friend that got dumped by her fiancee. Got her through the first night getting drunk and debating what to do with the ring, my suggestion being sell the diamond use the money to have the band melted down into a gold hand giving the finger and mail that to the guy.
Off topic? You bet but ethically this is an easy question and I don't like being brief.
