"Seventeen years ago, when my now-husband proposed to me, he gave me a small Our 10th anniversary came and went. I reminded my husband about the ring, but we had some significant expenses at the time, and ended up prioritizing an anniversary trip over gifts. I've tried to have a good attitude about this, but in recent years, it's started to hurt my feelings."
"When we have a windfall or a special occasion, I'll gently remind him that I'm still waiting on a ring, but he mostly ignores me, and we spend the money on other things. Over the years, my dream ring has gone from a $10,000 diamond to a The longer this goes on, the more resentful I become - but also, the sillier I feel."
A woman was promised an engagement ring 17 years ago but never received it. She and her husband postponed the purchase due to other expenses and prioritized trips and savings instead. She now feels resentful because reminders are ignored and the promise feels broken. Her dream ring value has fallen from $10,000 to $1,500 moissanite, yet he does not acknowledge linked suggestions. The insistence reflects hurt over a broken promise and lack of emotional recognition. The appropriate next step is a frank conversation about feelings, expectations, and a concrete plan or compromise.
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