A promise ring? [UPDATE]

[lgtenos]

So my boyfriend and I hung out yesterday. We talked about our future, as with most couples do every now and then. Again, he is leaving for the Army... But that doesn't stop him from saying: "If things are still really strong between us before I leave, I'm tempted to give you a promise ring."

I was speechless.

We broke up.  

[BSPBleach]

oh wow. lucky you.  

[Wear Sunscreen]

Aren't promise rings those things dad's give their daughters as a NO against premarital sex?  

[wllz]

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Aren't promise rings those things dad's give their daughters as a NO against premarital sex?

 

[Taeryyn]

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Aren't promise rings those things dad's give their daughters as a NO against premarital sex?

Maybe it depends on the region, because that's definitely not what a promise ring is where I live.

Around here, a promise ring is a small step below an engagement ring.  

[Sarah_L_Awesome]

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Aren't promise rings those things dad's give their daughters as a NO against premarital sex?

i'm pretty sure that's a purity ring... not meaning to offend you  

[Oreo Panda16]

The rings dads give to their daughters are called purity rings. I have one. A promise ring is a promise of being married one day. I think it's really sweet.  

[RowenthaDark]

lgtenos

So my boyfriend and I hung out yesterday. We talked about our future, as with most couples do every now and then. Again, he is leaving for the Army... But that doesn't stop him from saying: "If things are still really strong between us before I leave, I'm tempted to give you a promise ring."

I was speechless.

WOOOO!!!! go Igtenos!

*hugs* im so happy for you! if he does give you one, that will be so sweet!!!  

[OtherworldlyAlchemy]

I gave my girlfriend a gold and diamond promise ring and she bought me a gorgous a white gold ring with a heart shaped sapphire on it. She and I plan to get married sometime.  

[WhenTheDay-MetTheNight1]

Oh my god that is so sweet! It sucks that he has to go to the army but I suppose all you can really do is send him good thoughts. And pray, if thats your thing. You both will definitly be in MY thoughts!  

[Shilberu Erikku]

Mazel tov! cheese_whine  

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Shilberu Erikku

Mazel tov! cheese_whine

Jewish people don't have promise rings. We have marriage contracts, lol.

@everyone
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Promise_ring

A purity ring and a 'pre-engagement ring' are both called promise rings.  

[OtherworldlyAlchemy]

In the state my girl friend lives in doesn't allow gays to marry or be married. She's Jewish and she has a promise ring.  

[holywarriorprincess11]

Awww! That's so cute! Hope you have a long and happy relationship.  

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hanyou_alchemist

In the state my girl friend lives in doesn't allow gays to marry or be married. She's Jewish and she has a promise ring.

Its definitely not a Jewish custom.
There are a lot of rules and laws surrounding what a Jewish wedding ring can even be.