spencerbandit88 Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Hey, I've been thinking of getting my gf a promise ring. She's Catholic, I don't know if there are any special Catholic rules/traditions I have to follow. I've kind of hinted to her about getting promise rings, she hasn't really given me a respons to it. The monogamy promise ring is worn on the left hand ring finger, right? well thank you for any responses. spencerbandit88 FYI the Irish girl I have posted about earlier, we decided to go our own ways after the first "date", we just went to the movies and that was it. And the other girl "Mary" I havn't talked to her since the summer, I don't know if she's still with her bf or not. But i'm happy with the nice, beautiful girl I have now. Link to comment
emma34 Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 honestly - as the recipient of a promise at age 17, i would advice not to give one so young. it's a beautiful trhing to promise your love to someone, but you have your whole life ahead of you...no need to do it so early in a relationship. wait at least a couple of years. Link to comment
spencerbandit88 Posted February 8, 2005 Author Share Posted February 8, 2005 wow, that was a fast response. Well I have been looking in to this whole thing. My understanding is that it's not a promise to engagement or marriage. Is that correct? thanks spencerbandit88 Link to comment
Blue Skittles Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 How long have you been dating? My ex *lol* gave me a promise ring after about 6 months - I'm a Catholic girl - I was 17 at the time, and as for the MEANING of a promise ring - it is a commitment to the relationship - not really engagement or marriage, but a promise that the relationship means a lot to you and you are committed to it. I think u should only give her a promise ring if you have been dating a long time and you are really serious about the relationship. Thats my take on it. Link to comment
spencerbandit88 Posted February 8, 2005 Author Share Posted February 8, 2005 Well it's will be 5 months on the 26th. We are both very serious about our relationship. Her and I get along so well together. spencerbandit88 but it's just a promise of a monogomus and loving relationship Link to comment
ksk0_0 Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 What exactly is a promise ring? pfft yeah I know it's a ring but any specific type? look? costs? Link to comment
moe42 Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 im 15 and i do love my bf we have been together for a year this month and we have talked about the future and all that good stuff. i dont think age has anything to do with love or the way you feel for a person (even though im a little buyest) love doesnt know age its a feeling it isnt about experience or education its in your heart and if you want to give her a promise rings its between you and her no one else and i dont think their is any religious things to worry about the big one is no sex before marrage so ya and yes it is on the left ring finger hope everything works out for the two of you Link to comment
spencerbandit88 Posted February 8, 2005 Author Share Posted February 8, 2005 Ok, thanks everyone for your advice and help. I'm thinking for Valentines Day I might look into a ring. Now all I need to do is find out her ring size. Well thanks again everyone, I knew someone here could help me. spencerbandit88 Link to comment
spencerbandit88 Posted February 22, 2005 Author Share Posted February 22, 2005 Well I didn't have money to get her a promise ring for Valentines day. But i'm thinking for your anniversary I might get her one. When I first heard of the idea of a promise ring I didn't think it would cost that much, you know just go get a simple ring, right? Well I went up to the mall and looked around.....WOW most of the ones I saw were like $90+ Now my question is. If I just got a simple ring, maybe gold or silver, do you think that would work as a promise ring? I don't really think it makes a difference but I was just wondering. thanks spencerbandit88 Link to comment
RayKay Posted February 22, 2005 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Well I didn't have money to get her a promise ring for Valentines day. But i'm thinking for your anniversary I might get her one. When I first heard of the idea of a promise ring I didn't think it would cost that much, you know just go get a simple ring, right? Well I went up to the mall and looked around.....WOW most of the ones I saw were like $90+ Now my question is. If I just got a simple ring, maybe gold or silver, do you think that would work as a promise ring? I don't really think it makes a difference but I was just wondering. thanks spencerbandit88 Of course that would work - it still symbolizes the intent of a promise ring, correct? Calling it a promise ring is just a way for some companies to increase prices I am sure I would go with something simple, and that won't turn her finger green! Silver would probably be a better bet as it is generally more affordable for better quality then gold at same price point. Link to comment
spencerbandit88 Posted February 22, 2005 Author Share Posted February 22, 2005 Hello, again. Well I was just looking at some rings. I found a sterling silver with Cubic Zirconia, I was wondering now that I have found a ring for her, since she doesn't have a job and it's hard for her to aford these kind of things, I was going to buy one for her to give to me. With my understanding of a promise ring, both the guy and the girl wear one, what kind of ring should I wear? I was originally just going to get 2 gold bands and have our initials engraved into it. But I think I might go a head and get the 2 bands. spencerbandit88 Link to comment
starstacy Posted March 3, 2005 Share Posted March 3, 2005 I was with the same person for 5 years, from when I was 15 until a year ago.. 2 years into our relationship he noticed me looking at a white gold ring with a pearl on top (it was about $250) for Christmas he got it for me (me not knowing that it was going to be a promise ring) and told me that he loved me, and will always love me no matter what I do or where I go. I don't think that you should get her a cubic z. because it looks too much like a diamond, I think that it should be a simple ring that she can wear everyday, and yes I wore mine on my left hand.. Also do not think that you need to wear something, this is not a marriage, just a gesture of your love to her!! Link to comment
spencerbandit88 Posted March 4, 2005 Author Share Posted March 4, 2005 Well I just got her a sterling silver band, but before i give it to her i'm going to get a matching one and have the engraving done in it. I'm having to go with sterling silver because of the price, I just had to replace my Apple iBook, so i'm kind of in a hurt for money. spencerbandit88 Link to comment
tanned_production Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 I think its awesome that you are so commited to this girl . My ex (haha) gave me a promise ring... turns out he just wanted me to think he was in this for the long run... but wanted to have sex. shows how vulnerable i used to be. When you give it to her, make sure she knows its coming from your heart. Link to comment
spencerbandit88 Posted March 9, 2005 Author Share Posted March 9, 2005 Ok, well I have given her the ring I got for her, we have just simple matching sterling silver bands. But I wish I would of given it to her sooner, so that I would of had more time to be with her, I was suppose to be on a demo. site, to take out a chimney, I gave her the ring and said a few things, like. "I hope you can take this ring as a symbol of my love for you and a monogomus relationship." We kissed, and everytime I see her she has the ring on. However I was going to get the ring engraved but the place I went to could only do it on the inside so it couldn't be seen, and I would of taken almost 5 days to get back to me. But I was happy that I got the size right the first time, I was kind of comparing her finger to one of mine, with out being too obvious . Also my parents keep telling me that promise rings go on the right hand ring finger, when every person i've talked to has said left hand ring finger. My parents are weird. spencerbandit88 Link to comment
Carthiana Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 From my perspective, a promise ring can be either dedicated to the relationship or a ring to hold the place of where a future ring would go (engagement, wedding). As long as it doesn't look cheezy (hey, yeah, we are girls, we're picky!! we can't help it) there is no reason it has to include anything on the ring itself. Obviously the more personal it is the better, we like to see the extra effort I think the consideration of a promise ring is a great step forward to ensure to the other person that you are doing what isn't required (which is to stay true to the other person). No one says ou have to be true, its just normally assumed that if you are dating someone that you will be Good luck! Link to comment
quietgrl Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Wow i haven heard that word in a long time "promise ring".Do they still sell promise rings. Link to comment
Aurian Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Any ring can be a promise ring if the couple says they are. Gold, silver, diamonds, crystal, skulls... Link to comment
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