The Dave=A9 wrote:
Deuteros wrote:
Not My Best Friend
A Contribution to the Survey of Overrated Items
by Mama Redcloud
Diamonds. The hardest substance on earth, a thing of rare beauty, a
symbol of love, and a girl's best friend. How can such a thing be
overrated?
I'm still amazed at the notion that some schmoe said a wedding ring
should equal three months pay, or something like that, and everybody
bought into it! Well, the women bought into it, and it was presented
to men in such a way that they had no choice but to shuffle their feet
and accept it, lest they be accused of not loving her enough.
Anyway, that person should be strung up by their heels.
The engagement ring I just presented to my fiancee cost about 4 days of
my gross salary. Granted, that's still a substantial amount, because I
have a fairly high salary. But it's nowhere near the twomonthssalary
given by the "standard" rule. And it's the ring SHE wanted. No wonder
I'm marrying her!
Ed