Last Minute Let Down: Girlfriend Disappointed Over Boyfriend’s Costco Engagement Ring
A Reddit user shared that her high school sweetheart proposed, and she said yes. However, she became less and less happy with the ring after a few days. She then learned that her fiance bought the ring last minute at Costco.
The Ring Wasn’t What She Expected
The original poster (OP) said that she and her fiance often talked about getting married and even spoke about what she would like the ring to look like. So, she was a little confused when she saw it because it wasn’t like anything they discussed.
To OP, the price of the ring didn’t matter. For instance, they both thought the “3 month’s salary” rule for engagement rings was absurd. However, when she received her engagement ring, OP said it looked “very typical” and “very cookie cutter.”
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She Became Disappointed It Wasn’t “Special”
OP learned that her fiance bought the ring “very last minute” from Costco. One of their friends there said he messaged her fiance about their jewelry department a couple of days before he proposed.
So, OP was slightly disappointed to see the same ring on her finger also being showcased at the store. And this feeling wasn’t receding. Instead, her disappointment was growing.
After several years of being high school sweathearts and often talking about marriage, OP believed the ring was supposed to be something “very special” and something to be proud of. But, instead, it felt like a “last-minute decision” to OP.
Her peers already advised her that it would be rude to bring it up the issue with her fiance, especially for how long she’s been wearing for. Also, they say it would be a hassle to pick out a different ring. And, for her to just be happy because she’s getting married.
The Reddit Community Share Their Opinions
Many Reddit users say that OP is not wrong for feeling the way she does. They add that the issue was never about the price of the ring. Instead, the issue is that her fiance showed no thought and didn’t have any consideration when selecting one.
Is OP wrong for feeling disappointed about her engagement ring? Would it be rude for OP to bring it up to her fiance? Should OP be focusing more on her wedding day versus her engagement ring?
