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confused October 20, 2010

would it be wrong to ask for a simple friendship ring from my boyfriend for Christmas?

We have been together for over a year, known each other for 10. we love each other, but due to illness, have no permanent plans for the future. He wants me to tell him what I want for Chrismas, and I really want a ring, even just a friendship ring, and he knows that i wear simple rings. I dont need a promise, just something to keep him near me. he doesnt want to buy me something non personal- but I dont know if its appropriate to include a simple ring in the "samples' of what Id like, without making him feel pressured. I dont wear alot of other jewelry, and it would be something i would really enjoy wearing every day, and would be important and special to me. what do you think? I just dont want him to think I want more from him than we have discussed, as I dont!

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Diamond dude October 21, 2010

Like most women say, if it's shiny and it's on your finger then it's all right. When you go to the mall together just find something nice and simple and say something like- oooh I want that one! Trust me, he'll get the hint!

tometz October 21, 2010

Friendship rings are used to symbolize an platonic friendship relationship that has no romantic binding. Therefore I would be reluctant from using a friendship ring in such a situation and would take the promise ring route. After all - you have been together for ten years.

Rebecca BO October 21, 2010

I completely understand how you feel.  I think there is nothing wrong with wanting a friendship ring from him. People receive all types of jewelry from their significant others and it doesn't always have to mean something serious. It wouldn't be a bad idea to consider the type of ring that you want though. If you are expecting him to buy you a diamond ring, that may imply something totally different than receiving a silver ring etc.

Its fine to include a ring in one of your "sample" gift ideas, but try to specify which kind you would like. Some good ideas may be a ring that has an engraved message from him. Or a ring with a different gemstone; perhaps a ruby or sapphire. I have also seen rings that have the word "love" printed on them. If you feel more comfortable, perhaps instead of "love" you could have one that says "friendship".


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