Yeah i thought promise rings were something you gave in like middle or high school that basically promise you'll be faithful to them and not cheat

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It’s just an unnecessary step .05. Engagement ring is step 1. Marriage is obviously step 2. I don’t think it’s stupid , it’s just not necessary, if you want to give a ring to show ur affection, go ahead.

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I used to, but the mentality behind it is “I really truly love you, and I’m dedicated to marrying you someday, but we don’t have the funds (or whatever other reason) to really be planning a wedding right now, so this is my promise to you that I will marry you when we can”

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I agree with them under special circumstances, like you are literally too broke to get married and you don’t want to have a 5 year engagement, or you’re going off to war or prison and you want to promise you’ll still love them when you get back. Or if you have to move ways from each other and go long distance for a bit like for college or work

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So I’m a young Christian that made a commitment to someone, despite their serious medical struggles early in the relationship. I’m too young and immature and financially unstable to get engaged, but still wanted a gift for them to show I’m committed. So I went with a promise ring

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