Jaded Manhattan Lensbaby sent me a picture today of a beautiful engagement ring his mate presented to his partner. At 2.25 carat, the image was just staring me in the face. I was stumped with awe. The round brilliant cut kept my eyes glued.
Over a general discussion of how much should a man spend on an engagement ring, he googled and concluded that it's at about 3 months of the man's monthly salary. With your regular overheads, that means scrimping and saving for more than 6 months. If we're all talking about a lifetime, that's cheap. Truth is, the irony with the age-old opening wedding march "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You" shouts in most people's face sarcastically because everything changes. Everybody's Changing by Keane happens to be the song I've been drowning myself in recent months but no one listens to the same iPod as I do, as if anyone could be bothered.
In my point of view, back to the engagement ring, 3 months of the guy's salary is not unreasonable but do have your priorites and work them accordingly. It's a guide and not a must. But at least 1 full carat would make sense just because it retains value better! On the other end of the spectrum, overdoing and overkilling is not the way to go as well. But for those of you men out there grumbling on the 3 months when you know you can very well afford it, think about a lifetime and the commitment. PLEASE!
Lastly, not to forget that the decision to spend a lifetime together far exceeds that 3 months salary or the brilliant round cut diamond. It all boils down to the promise to one another, to love and to hold. Honour that and be in love for the rest of your lifetime.
怎么了 你累了 说好的幸福呢
我懂了 不说了 爱淡了 梦远了
开心与不开心 一一细数着 你再不舍
那些爱过的感觉 都太深刻 我都还记得
你不等了 说好的幸福呢
我错了 泪干了 放手了 后悔了
只是回忆的音乐盒还旋转着 要怎么停呢
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