Maybe It's Just Me
I recently skimmed an article about how women popping the question to men is becoming a popular trend. A good thing about this is that the woman is not required to buy an engagement ring. But never fear, ladies, your man will probably get you one anyway. Isn't that nice. Are you kidding me?? Of course the woman is not "required" to buy an engagement ring. That's because the man is not "required" to either. Whoever started the rumor that such an extravagant gift is a requirement ought to be shot. Isn't Ann Landers always saying gifts should never be expected or requested? If my fiance-to-be is bound and determined to shell out a pile of money to "seal the deal," believe me, I can think of many better ways to spend it. Like how about on the wedding? Or the honeymoon? Or furniture? Basically, how about spend it on something that both of us can enjoy. Ah, practicality. Don't worry - it won't bite. And the best part is that this way, the apparent hand-raising reflex that occurs to a newly engaged woman when someone offers her their congratulations won't be to flash the diamond, but to slap a high five.