Right time for a Promise ring.

Contributor: zz1aag zz1aag
I have known my gf for 4 years. We have been dating soon to be 1 year. We live together, both go to University, both work. Both our families love us as a couple. I want to give her a promise ring. When should i do it?
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1 year anniversary(a day before her 21st bday)
K101 , Wildchild , ily , ToyGurl , Coralbell , padmeamidala , Elaira , eggiweg , Peggi , FunStuff , LibertyGirl , domsub1993 , ehue1992 , babyninz
14  (29%)
after we both graduate (in 2 years)
Ansley , mizzmilla , Ace <3
3  (6%)
her 21st birthday (a day after our 1yr ann)
Chilipepper , ~LaUr3n~ , pinkcupcakes , Ryuson , Lucky21 , darthkitt3n , ZenaidaMacroura , KinkBiLove , mcl272 , Rossie , froggiemoma , LuciFaery , SiNn , Sunshineamine , married with children , toxie m , Lummox , Adriana Ravenlust , zz1aag , lzbncrckhead , Spoken Pandora , pleasurehunter , vanillaSpice , AshMegYo , sausagelover , emilia , big b , Dusk , Miss Anonymous , Breas , JessCee
31  (65%)
Total votes: 48
Poll is closed
08/22/2011
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Contributor: Chilipepper Chilipepper
I like the 'year and a day' arrangement.
08/22/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
Quote:
Originally posted by Chilipepper
I like the 'year and a day' arrangement.
Same, not as predictable and the 1 year anni. Mine was given to me on a totally random day and I loved it being given unpredictably.
08/22/2011
Contributor: Ryuson Ryuson
Definitely the birthday!
08/22/2011
Contributor: P'Gell P'Gell
My Man and I never went the Promise Ring route. We dated, had an Open Relationship, and then we when knew it was right, we got engaged.

I don't quite understand what the Promise Ring is for? Is like a "Pre-Engagement" ring that the kids in my High School used to give each other? I'm not familiar with the concept. What does it mean, that dating or engagement doesn't cover?
08/22/2011
Contributor: Annemarie Annemarie
Quote:
Originally posted by P'Gell
My Man and I never went the Promise Ring route. We dated, had an Open Relationship, and then we when knew it was right, we got engaged.

I don't quite understand what the Promise Ring is for? Is like a "Pre-Engagement" ring that ... more
It's sort of like... a promise to get engaged (and thereby married) down the road. Or, you could think of it like an engagement ring without the hassles of starting to plan a wedding until both people are ready.
08/22/2011
Contributor: Petite Valentine Petite Valentine
Quote:
Originally posted by Annemarie
It's sort of like... a promise to get engaged (and thereby married) down the road. Or, you could think of it like an engagement ring without the hassles of starting to plan a wedding until both people are ready.
I'm with P'Gell, what is a 'Promise Ring'? I thought it was the stuff the Jonas Brothers wore when they swore no sex before marriage?

If the plan is to someday get married, I think an engagement ring is the way to go. There is no rule that you have to start planning your wedding immediately. I didn't even think wedding until more than three years after I got engaged.
08/22/2011
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
I picked after graduation for a variety of reasons. The most prominent being that it is my personal preference not to get married or engaged on holidays---personal or otherwise. I just think it would mean more if she didn't see it coming and if it was an actual engagement ring. After being together for four years a promise ring...seems um...redundant?
08/22/2011
Contributor: mcl272 mcl272
definitely her birthday! i was given mine on our 1 year anniversary & loved it! but, if my birthday was sooner i would of done that! it would be like a special birthday & anniversary all in one! something to remember!
08/22/2011
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
I'm not a big fan of promise rings. It's just one more thing to buy to "prove your love". I'd suggest just saving up for an engagement ring if you're really that serious.
08/22/2011
Contributor: SiNn SiNn
Quote:
Originally posted by zz1aag
I have known my gf for 4 years. We have been dating soon to be 1 year. We live together, both go to University, both work. Both our families love us as a couple. I want to give her a promise ring. When should i do it?
deff the year and a day agreement
08/22/2011
Contributor: mizzmilla mizzmilla
Good luck!
08/22/2011
Contributor: Sunshineamine Sunshineamine
Definitely the year and a day. Give her something nice on your anniversary but then totally top it on her B-day with the promise ring.
08/23/2011
Contributor: Adriana Ravenlust Adriana Ravenlust
Quote:
Originally posted by El-Jaro
I'm not a big fan of promise rings. It's just one more thing to buy to "prove your love". I'd suggest just saving up for an engagement ring if you're really that serious.
This.
08/25/2011
Contributor: zz1aag zz1aag
Quote:
Originally posted by Annemarie
It's sort of like... a promise to get engaged (and thereby married) down the road. Or, you could think of it like an engagement ring without the hassles of starting to plan a wedding until both people are ready.
Basically, we live together. And we are starting to really think about the future but not to politically attached in the sense of marriage and baby stuff. Just promise for US, as a couple that we are willing to go through all the political and baby stuff in the future and we will work as a team when we do get to that point....not just jump at it without being on the same path.
08/30/2011
Contributor: zz1aag zz1aag
Thank you all for you great input. I really appreciate it. Im thinking for the anniversary maybe i can order some sexy and exciting things from here in edenfantasys and then for the 21st birthday I can take all of ur advise and make it romantic with the ring. I couldnt have done thing alone. Thank you all!!! IM SO EXCITED!!
08/30/2011
Contributor: pleasurehunter pleasurehunter
If you're both ready I think anytime is right
09/24/2011
Contributor: LibertyGirl LibertyGirl
Personally, I would say anniversary. It is more expected I suppose, but her birthday should be about her, not about you guys as a couple.
Whatever you choose, good luck and congratulations!
09/25/2011
Contributor: emilia emilia
I hope you have luck on your side.
10/13/2011
Contributor: Jaimes Jaimes
They aren't really my thing, I guess my mindset is a bit more traditional in calling it an engagement ring, but however you guys want to express commitment and love is awesome! Best of luck and happy thoughts!
10/13/2011
Contributor: big b big b
1 year
10/13/2011
Contributor: AngelvMaynard AngelvMaynard
Quote:
Originally posted by El-Jaro
I'm not a big fan of promise rings. It's just one more thing to buy to "prove your love". I'd suggest just saving up for an engagement ring if you're really that serious.
I agree with this. Wait till you are ready to get married and pop the question.
10/14/2011
Contributor: indiglo indiglo
Quote:
Originally posted by El-Jaro
I'm not a big fan of promise rings. It's just one more thing to buy to "prove your love". I'd suggest just saving up for an engagement ring if you're really that serious.
I agree with this, but I know your mileage my vary, and all that jazz.

But, I hope it all worked out for you.
10/14/2011
Contributor: Miss Anonymous Miss Anonymous
I wish I was given a promise ring.
I'd have to vote for after her birthday. It would be a nice treat too. She's a lucky women!!
10/15/2011
Contributor: Breas Breas
Quote:
Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
Same, not as predictable and the 1 year anni. Mine was given to me on a totally random day and I loved it being given unpredictably.
I agree with Lauren!
10/15/2011
Contributor: ToyBoy ToyBoy
I'm with the group who doesn't understand/like promise rings. I guess if you insist on getting one, I would go with the anniversary.
10/15/2011
Contributor: babyninz babyninz
anniversary sounds like a good time but it also depends on how far the relationship has developed
10/18/2011
Contributor: Curves Curves
Agree with babyninz.
10/31/2011
Contributor: P'Gell P'Gell
Quote:
Originally posted by Annemarie
It's sort of like... a promise to get engaged (and thereby married) down the road. Or, you could think of it like an engagement ring without the hassles of starting to plan a wedding until both people are ready.
I am still confused. So it's, like, going steady?
11/01/2011
Contributor: Tangerine Tangerine
After graduation, things change as you grow older from young adult to adult
01/04/2012