FinanceDude said:yes..........but, that being said.........if it's a male mantra............why don't women understand that we won't change and "help us" with out problem more??
You mean you're not getting any "help" at home? What a shame!
FinanceDude said:yes..........but, that being said.........if it's a male mantra............why don't women understand that we won't change and "help us" with out problem more??
Sheryl said:I have no interest in babies and very little in shopping.
Trek said:I know I'm a bit younger than most here so this is something coming up for me. But I bet there is a wealth of knowledge on this board I can draw from.
I've been in the States over the holidays but going back to Estonia the first of Feb. My girlfriend (Estonian) and I have our one year anniversary Feb. 13th and I'd like to present her with a question and a ring.
I know her ring size, but I know a lot of couples now go shopping together for an engagement ring, something the girl will like. Am I too "old school" to buy the ring in advance and do the knee drop thing with it? I'd like to surprise her.
I know all about diamonds so far as quality goes, but what about shape? I tend to like the Princess cut as opposed to the traditional round cut. Opinions?
And no, I'm not doing this for residency, though some will question (FYI: Residence with a spouse still requires a 6 month income certification and 1 month waiting period for marriage after application for marriage is approved).
It's all for love!
Any other comments are welcome!
Sheryl said:Everyone has a price, don't they? 8)
But I should mention I like expensive vacations, good food, good wine, and I buy more books than the local library.
Women who love shoes are probably cheaper more affordable.
Cute 'n Fuzzy Bunny said:The history of diamond rings is pretty interesting, even if you've already decided to buy one."
Aascher/princess cut...who cares? Cute n' Fuzzy bunny gives a good potted history of the genesis of the diamond industry in a savvy marketing ploy by Debeers. And how about going to see the movie "Blood Diamond"? Lots of stuff problematic with that movie, but it does give another take on the diamond industry. If you really still insist on buying a diamond after seeing it, then try and make sure at least that it is a KPCS diamond.
This is the "Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS)" which Wikpedia defines as --a process designed to certify the origin of diamonds from sources which are free of conflict.[1] The process was established in 2002 to prevent rebel groups and their rivals from financing their war aims from diamond sales. The certification scheme aims at preventing these "conflict diamonds" (also known as "blood diamonds") from entering the mainstream rough diamond market. It was set up to try to assure consumers that by purchasing diamonds they were not financing war and human rights abuses.
same reason i always make sure my rugs carry the caremark label (certified free of child labor) even if they are a little more expensive.
Winnie
Oldbabe said:Ditto. But I buy my own vacations, food, wine, books and shoes.
Me:I have no interest in babies and very little in shopping.
Him: Are you available?
Sheryl said:You mean you're not getting any "help" at home? What a shame!
FinanceDude said:Things are just fine, here............ However, most of us males "think" we're 21, when we are not................
Khan said:Pawn shops are another place to find jewelry.
FinanceDude said:Could have bought a NICE Rolex for $750 15 years ago...........was a year old, and $3300 new............