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atomical on Nov 13, 2016 | parent | context | favorite | on: Diamonds Suck (2006)

I have known people that spent $18k-30k. If I was on the other side it would scare me that my partner was willing to blow that much money on a novelty. It's a sign that they are bad with money.

Odenwaelder on Nov 13, 2016 [–]

I paid a three digit sum and chose the ring based on what my girlfriend likes. She loves it.

mcv on Nov 15, 2016 | [–]

Something personal yet affordable is a much better idea than burning money on an expensive but impersonal status symbol.

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