Do you think wedding/engagement rings aren't necessary?

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I think society has been fooled into this diamond/ring scam. I want experiences (vacation, skydiving etc.) when asked to marry him, not a ring!

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To me, the ring is a symbol that i found my person. Regardless if he wears one or not is his personal choice but for me it means something. Doesnt have to be a diamond ring but any kind of ring.

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It matters to me! I almost feel protected by wearing and it also gives me pride. I love my ring because it's a constant reminder that I married the man of my dreams.

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Some people like rings, others like grand gestures. Everyone has their own preferences.

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My husband I don't even wear our rings. And we're happy.

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I didn't get an engagement ring and I'm ok with that lol

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I don't like big expensive rings, mine was a $340 ring on sale for $100 & I love it. I like the symbolism of a ring, visually telling the world you're spoken for. Obviously I want experiences with my fiance, that's why we're spending our life together, making memories. Sure you can go do something fun when he proposes, but without a ring its just a verbal agreement between you two. How could you not be excited to display yourself as your SO's wife-to-be? I don't understand why it has to be one or the other, experience or ring. Makes absolutely no sense to me!

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A ring matters.  A diamond ring does not.  I love having a symbol of our marriage, yes it is a diamond but honestly would have been happier with something else.  The stone on the ring is yes a marketing ploy.

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I completely agree that they aren't necessary.

There's a 100 year old advertisement/campaign that said 4 words "a diamond is forever" and everyone bought it, literally. A diamond will prove to her you love her, what a scam!

Diamonds aren't rare. You don't need to let other people know you're married by wearing a ring, it's like you're owned by someone if you need to do that.

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I'm engaged without a ring. I want both of us to have a wedding band though.

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I don't think they're necessary...but I like having one to "show" that I'm engaged and have someone.

Do you think wedding/engagement rings aren't necessary?

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