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- My boyfriend gave me a promise ring when I was expecting a proposal. I was upset — until he explained himself. (businessinsider.com)
Local woman recounts her initial disappointment after receiving a promise ring instead of an engagement ring. She admits she was expecting a proposal, especially after her boyfriend suggested she get a manicure. She even considered wearing the ring on her middle finger out of spite.
Her frustration stemmed from the belief that promise rings were noncommittal placeholders. She voiced her displeasure to her boyfriend and friends, complaining about the cost of her manicure and the perceived meaning of the ring.
However, her perspective shifted after some reflection. She remembered her boyfriend had previously gifted her a diamond necklace and matching earrings. He explained the ring was part of a set and symbolized his intention to propose within a year, once their finances were in order.
Realizing she’d misinterpreted the gesture, she now wears the ring on her ring finger. She plans to move it to her middle finger once she receives her engagement ring.