If you ask just about any female above the age of 13 what kind of wedding ring she likes, she will most likely give you some spill about metal
colors or size or cut or shape. It is something we think about, it's in our
blood! And when you dream about that ring for years (and years) it could be
extremely devastating to get something that is completely different that you
hate.
I know that all the guys reading this are probably thinking how
ungrateful that sounds and that it is not about the engagement ring, it is about the
meaning behind it and what it symbolizes. True. But regardless of how stupid
you think it may be, you want her to love her ring as much as she loves you.
She is after all going to wear it everyday for the rest of her life, right?!
So, with that in mind....guys, try not the be offended and sensitive about
changing the ring, you want her to be happy.
If you are a female finding yourself in this situation, my best advise
to you is to simply be honest with your man. Tell him you love him and you want
to be his wife, but that you have a certain kind of wedding ring in mind and ask if he
would mind an exchange. If you fear he might be angry or upset then make a
comment about someone you know exchanging their engagement ring to see what he
says and how he reacts. Upset or not, it comes down to you wearing a ring you
hate, learning to love it anyways, or sticking your neck out there in an effort
to be happy with what you get. I suppose it is all a matter of what you can
live with.
I'm sure that someone, somewhere will have stories about how such an
exchange might be bad luck or wrong, but that is going to be a matter of
opinion. So, I would say if the two of you feel ok with the exchange then go
for it. If you are truly concerned, then ask someone you look up to (a parental
figure) or your minister. They will be able to tell you how your family or your
religion might feel about it.
As for the actual exchange at the store, it will depend on the store's
refund and exchange policies. They will definitely want all the original
paperwork, receipt, etc and could possibly have a very short period of time
allowed for exchanges after the initial purchase. If your wedding ring has been
engraved, customized in some way or if it was a closeout or discontinued design
then you may be out of luck. Your best bet is to simply take the engagement ring back to
the same store where it was purchased along with all the paperwork and ask them
what your options are as soon as possible.
If a return is impossible for some reason, there are still options. You
could consider having the ring reset or restyled into something you do like or
try selling it and use the money to buy another one. All that really matters in
the end is that you and he are happy together and that both of you can live
with your decision.....and the wedding ring!
Thanks to Krissie for
this interesting article!
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