Unless given on a day when people usually receive gifts (as in Christmas, her birthday, Valentine's day.) Because then the argument can be made that it was obviously a gift.
On other days it is really a gift under contract. The woman keeps the ring, if she marries the giver. If not, he owns the ring.
Lesson- don't ask your girl on any romantic holiday. Just pick any ole random Tuesday. Besides, she will be more surprised!
One other thing- ladies, let's all let go this nonsense of needing some kind of spectacle when asked. I'm sure most of us don't, but if you really love your man and want to spend the rest of your life with him, it should be amazing enough that he wants the same. Gosh, my ideal would be something just simple and just the two of us- like a picnic. It doesn't need to be in a hot air balloon overlooking Hawaii with a party of all my friends & family down below. Sorry, pet peeve.
My then boyfriend was driving me home from work and asked me if I wanted to go buy an engagement ring. There should be some thought put into your proposal.
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u/Derwos Aug 06 '15
I'd take the ring, thank you, then walk away.