I guess everyone forgot about the RECESSION we're in. YDI for finding domething to complain about. the proposes to you asks you to pick the ring to your satisfaction in his price range and yet you post a fml. WTF? oh and did you know you can add stones to your wedding ring. my mom had it done few years ago.

My father paid $50 for my mother's wedding ring, and didn't waste any money on an engagement ring to begin with. They've been happily married for over twenty years now. When I get engaged, I don't want anything fancy, because I don't think the extent of someone's love should be measured by the value of a shiny band of metal... But hey, maybe that's just me. Still, I don't think this is FML-worthy.

so lets be clear...you think you're life sucks because someone loves you enough to propose to you? stop being greedy. if you're that concerned about material bullshit then find someone else, this guy clearly has the right idea and doesn't and i doubt that will change. you suck!

anyone918, well said mate. OP is obviously so wrapped up about this wedding. your boyfriend is showing obvious commitment, he's letting you choose a ring of your choice and your complaining. pathetic

Totally YDI; you're bitching because a man in your life, who has decided he wants to spend the rest of his life with you, has to live within a budget. Get over yourself. Also, I'm rather offput by your use of the term generosity in a post so laden with selfishness

I hate women like you!!! A guy loves you and want to marry you and all you care about is how much the ring costs? I hope he dumps you because you are a shallow bitch. You make men see us as superficial and greedy. I laugh at you because you are going to be a miserable alcoholic trophy wife who wishes someone would love her and she won't have anyone cause she only loves cold cash.

you're settling on him, so stop whining.

maybe that's all he can afford you stingy ****. i hope he busts you in the damn teeth. my fiance didn't have a ring at all when he asked me and couldn't afford one until last month. i waited 1.5 years, and my ring was "only" $300. as far as you people saying he didn't put any thought into the proposal and the ring - he's a GUY. guys could give a shit about stuff like that. be glad someone wants your dumb, greedy ass.

lady if you expect too much it will make your life hell. try to understand your partner that you are going to sepnd your life with

My dad bought my mom a "used" ring for fifty bucks. His friend had just proposed to someone and she'd rejected it to him, so he sold it to my dad. My dad proposed from his desk while doing work. He muttered something about how they should get married if she wanted and tossed the ring at the bed. They've been together 25 years. You know, OP, rings are such a small thing. Later, when times get tough and you have to pawn that ring just to pay off healthcare bills, remember how priceless it is to still have this same man by your side. Also, how selling livers on the black market, even to pay off the insurance company, hardly ever works. Mostly think about the love, though.