With This Ring I Thee Wed (III)
Leer en español
Can you imagine receiving a premature engagement surprise? It could happen. It is not that rare that couples break their engagement before getting married. I’ve met a few. Can you think about it? It must be quite tough.
The question that often arises is whether the woman should return the engagement ring. The answer is yes; in fact, women traditionally refuse offers of marriage by refusing to take the offered engagement ring.
It is true that there is a non written rule where gifts may not be revoked; but an engagement ring is the exception that confirms the rule, as it is only a conditional gift. Questioning whose fault was it or why did the break-up occur is irrelevant. The ring will only become property of the woman if and when marriage occurs.
A woman who keeps an engagement ring but doesn’t marry the man could be considered dishonest; in some countries the man could actually hold to the law to get his ring back.
However, what if he breaks-up? Would you return your engagement ring? Depending on the reason I would absolutely justify not giving it back.
What do you think?
Can you imagine receiving a premature engagement surprise? It could happen. It is not that rare that couples break their engagement before getting married. I’ve met a few. Can you think about it? It must be quite tough.
The question that often arises is whether the woman should return the engagement ring. The answer is yes; in fact, women traditionally refuse offers of marriage by refusing to take the offered engagement ring.
It is true that there is a non written rule where gifts may not be revoked; but an engagement ring is the exception that confirms the rule, as it is only a conditional gift. Questioning whose fault was it or why did the break-up occur is irrelevant. The ring will only become property of the woman if and when marriage occurs.
A woman who keeps an engagement ring but doesn’t marry the man could be considered dishonest; in some countries the man could actually hold to the law to get his ring back.
However, what if he breaks-up? Would you return your engagement ring? Depending on the reason I would absolutely justify not giving it back.
What do you think?
posted by Alrac at 9:22 AM
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home