When to give the promise ring.
Love. Love is such a beautiful thing, yet so complicated. It can come at the worst possible time, when you least expect it, but it can also arrive at the most opportune moment. They both let themselves go, no matter what's against them. They go out, fall in love, become a couple, but it's too early to think about weddings and marriage. Is there anything else to do before then?
A promise, a commitment.
Just as its name suggests, the promise ring is, redundantly, a promise, but a promise of what?
That's the beauty of that ring. You, or rather, the couple, are the ones who decide to give it the appropriate meaning. It's generally known as a pre-engagement ring, with the promise of giving it as a gift someday soon. But really, you can use it however you want.
One thing that isn't at stake is that it means a more serious commitment, a deeper love. A new level in the relationship.
Because, why give it if not for something more serious and stronger?
The right moment.
There's no right time, it's not a universal truth or anything like that. You'll know when you're ready, however long it takes, years or months, but the moment you feel it, there's no turning back, and you'll be about to embark on a journey of ever-growing love.
It doesn't matter who gives it, the boyfriend or the girlfriend, both can make it and both can wear it. It's a lovely gesture that symbolizes the powerful love you feel for each other, so don't just wait for the man to give it.
A gift is a gift, and a commitment to a couple is between two people; it doesn't have to fall entirely on one person. Those who first feel the need to take such a beautiful next step shouldn't hold it back just because of their sex or gender.
Is it essential?
No matter how serious the relationship is or how long they have lasted as a couple, there are people who decide to never give said ring, not because they do not want to strengthen the commitment, but because they are not aware of the meaning and history of the promise ring.
It's not an absolute requirement that grants you entry to the next level of the relationship. It's a sign of the unity and commitment you have with your partner, but to demonstrate this, it's not necessary to give anything material.
Your everyday words and actions are more than enough; the latter is more than indispensable and shouldn't cost you a single penny.
A promise, a commitment.
Just as its name suggests, the promise ring is, redundantly, a promise, but a promise of what?
That's the beauty of that ring. You, or rather, the couple, are the ones who decide to give it the appropriate meaning. It's generally known as a pre-engagement ring, with the promise of giving it as a gift someday soon. But really, you can use it however you want.
One thing that isn't at stake is that it means a more serious commitment, a deeper love. A new level in the relationship.
Because, why give it if not for something more serious and stronger?
The right moment.
There's no right time, it's not a universal truth or anything like that. You'll know when you're ready, however long it takes, years or months, but the moment you feel it, there's no turning back, and you'll be about to embark on a journey of ever-growing love.
It doesn't matter who gives it, the boyfriend or the girlfriend, both can make it and both can wear it. It's a lovely gesture that symbolizes the powerful love you feel for each other, so don't just wait for the man to give it.
A gift is a gift, and a commitment to a couple is between two people; it doesn't have to fall entirely on one person. Those who first feel the need to take such a beautiful next step shouldn't hold it back just because of their sex or gender.
Is it essential?
No matter how serious the relationship is or how long they have lasted as a couple, there are people who decide to never give said ring, not because they do not want to strengthen the commitment, but because they are not aware of the meaning and history of the promise ring.
It's not an absolute requirement that grants you entry to the next level of the relationship. It's a sign of the unity and commitment you have with your partner, but to demonstrate this, it's not necessary to give anything material.
Your everyday words and actions are more than enough; the latter is more than indispensable and shouldn't cost you a single penny.
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