Maybe this has been said...Why does an engagement ring have to be a diamond? There are plenty of other precious stones.
What's important is your pain. All they are really testing is willingness to self sacrifice. She needs to know that if and when the time comes you will throw your body in front of a bus to save her future baby. This isn't a tradition, it is quite primal. Get used to spending your money on worthless things.
In this situation being poor is an advantage. Just show her your tax return then show her the receipt for the ring (which of course you spent half your income on).
Regardless of where this tradition came from it's proven the test of time.
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Maybe this has been said...Why does an engagement ring have to be a diamond? There are plenty of other precious stones. What's important is your pain. All they are really testing is willingness to self sacrifice. She needs to know that if and when the time comes you will throw your body in front of a bus to save her future baby. This isn't a tradition, it is quite primal. Get used to spending your money on worthless things. In this situation being poor is an advantage. Just show her your tax return then show her the receipt for the ring (which of course you spent half your income on). Regardless of where this tradition came from it's proven the test of time.