"Dream diamond ring" follow up hypothetical question!

[kal2021]

What if your SO told you he/she would buy you your dream ring tomorrow (no matter what the cost), but he/she would never buy you another present again? This doesn't mean you can't buy yourself things, and it doesn't mean you couldn't afford to live your normal life, but no presents or surprise gifts from your SO ever again!

Would you do it?

 

[Anonymous]

No surprises from my SO for the rest of my life? Nahhhh. I enjoy those too much.

 

[Gypsy]

Heck no. I adore getting and giving gifts. No deal.

 

[yssie]

Not a chance I love getting gifts from DH, big and little

 

[rosetta]

No thank you.

He loves giving gifts.

 

[yennyfire]

Pass....

 

[atroop711]

nope...he's not getting off that easy with just one purchase

 

[missy]

That's a tough one but I think I would do it.
If I had my dream ring that would satiate me and I have enough beautiful bling otherwise for any/all occasions so I wouldn't feel like I was missing out. After 11 years together just being with my dh is enough and the presents I treasure most from him are the love notes he writes me so that wouldn't be affected since he doesn't buy those.

 

[dragonfly411]

Nope. What about the other things I might want, or might enjoy in life. I love surprises too much anyways.

 

[Jennifer W]

I'd say yes, because DH is unlikely to stick to the 'no more gifts' rule for any length of time.

 

[Jennifer W]

I'd say yes, because DH is unlikely to stick to the 'no more gifts' rule for any length of time.

 

[TravelingGal]

Sure! TGuy is great at the little things that show affection/love but SUCKS at giving gifts. We now just grant each other access to our Amazon wish lists. And I'm the type of person who if I want something, I just buy it for myself (which is one of his complaints that there is never anything left over to buy me.)

So yup, I'd do it, only because I have Stinky-Gift-Giver-Guy.

 

[junebug17]

I'd agree to it! After 26 years of marriage, dh and I don't really "surprise" each other with gifts anyway.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

What if your SO told you he/she would buy you your dream ring tomorrow (no matter what the cost), but he/she would never buy you another present again? This doesn't mean you can't buy yourself things, and it doesn't mean you couldn't afford to live your normal life, but no presents or surprise gifts from your SO ever again!

Would you do it?

If it means just no mini-presents or whatever I would definitely do it b/c DH and I have been together for a long time and he isn't into giving stuff anymore (like I get flowers for my b-day). All the jewelry purchases I've made in the last 10 years have been gifts to myself. If we're saying I couldn't get a new car or whatever, then I would pass. That's the only significant purchase I plan w/in the next few years. ETA - he would never surprise me with a car though... We would purchase it after discussing it and I'd be the one on the loan.

 

[elrohwen]

DH and I don't really do gifts - we'll go out to dinner for birthdays and special occasions, or plan a trip, but those are things both of us want and are paying for. I think I'd be ok with no more gifts or surprises - I can't even remember the last time he got me a surprise gift or a gift I didn't pick out and pay for. lol. It works for us, so if I could get an amazing ring out of the deal, I'd probably go for it.

 

[february2003bride]

YES! DH never buys me gifts (seriously- nothing in the last 3 years).

 

[zoebartlett]

DH and I don't really do gifts - we'll go out to dinner for birthdays and special occasions, or plan a trip, but those are things both of us want and are paying for. I think I'd be ok with no more gifts or surprises - I can't even remember the last time he got me a surprise gift or a gift I didn't pick out and pay for. lol. It works for us, so if I could get an amazing ring out of the deal, I'd probably go for it.

We're the same way. We don't give gifts to each other; we plan dinners out, a concert/show, or a night/weekend away in lieu of buying tangible things. I'd be temped to say yes to this deal. One of my dream rings would be a three stone ring, similar to my engagement ring, but with a sapphire as the center stone and bigger stones overall.

 

[kal2021]

I'd say yes, because DH is unlikely to stick to the 'no more gifts' rule for any length of time.

Lol! It's funny you say that because that exact thought ran through my mind and I think my FI would totally backtrack on the agreement!

I am also with the camp of people who often don't do gifts so much as go to nice dinners, plan trips, etc together; I also usually just buy something for myself if I want it; and I'm also the type to just tell my FI or family members what to buy me!

So for me, I think I'd do it, and man would that be one stunning rock!

 

[jstarfireb]

Yup - we don't really give each other gifts anyway! Usually one of us will buy something and ask for the other to reimburse. Lame, but it's better than having to return stuff.

 

[kittybean]

Nah, I like big and small surprises and gifts way too much. DH can be so thoughtful and sweet in his gift choices, and I couldn't give up those moments. I also love giving him gifts, big and small. We decided to do trips for our anniversaries, but I can't ever resist getting him a little gift, too, just to see him smile when he opens it.

 

[diva rose]

No because there are too many other things I want.
I can easily say no because I don't have a dream ring.
I'd love to get a 2C asscher but I won't be crying over the fact I can't have it...yet.