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The perfectproposalcan be hard.
The right place, the right time, and the right engagement ring all of these things really count.
In the United States, an average couplespendsabout $1k to $5k for an engagement ring.
But for some fiancees, even that isnt enough.
This manproposedwith a $2,000 ring because for him,marriageis about much more than the material things.
But, in reality, are engagement rings really that important?
The main problem in this story was that a ring meant something different to the man and the woman.
Like with everything in life, there are always two perspectives; neither he nor she is wrong here.
Still, its interesting to explore the arguments for and against engagement rings that people andweddingindustry experts have.
Theres this saying that an engagement ring should cost at least a three-month salary.
However, jewelry experts today say that this tradition is quite outdated.
Vogueclaimsthat its just a clever marketing ploy to get people to contribute even more to the wedding market.
Many women have been conditioned from childhood to expect an engagement ring to complete the fairytale of marriage.Dr.
Fran Walfishsuggests that when women think a ring is not enough, they might have other doubts.
A flashy, expensive ring would only distract from the problems within the relationship.
Dr. Walfish says people need to get used to disappointment.
Those who opt for cheaper engagement rings from $500 to $2,000 have longer-lasting marriages.
Relationship experts say that materialism can often be a distraction from what is really important.
According toBridesmagazine, people should spend only what theyre comfortable with.
They recommend speaking about this with a partner: assessing your budget and future financial goals.
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