Imagine finding the perfect engagement ring for your partner, only for your friends to call you a cheapskate. That’s what happened to one man who decided to use a sentimental ring his girlfriend had lost to propose. The ring, originally gifted by her late grandmother, held a deep emotional connection for the couple. But now, the man is left questioning his decision after his friends criticized him for not buying a new ring. Let’s dive into this heartwarming yet controversial story. ❤️
The Perfect Proposal Plan

The Lost Ring and a Broken Heart

A Christmas Idea

The Search for the Ring

The Ring is Found!

The Big Reveal to Friends

The Ring’s Sentimental Value

Friends’ Criticism

Doubts and Fears

EDIT: The Internet’s Advice

The Surprise Factor

A Sentimental Proposal or a Cheapskate Move?
This man thought he had the perfect proposal plan by using a sentimental ring his girlfriend had lost, given to her by her late grandmother. However, his friends called him a cheapskate for not buying a new ring and questioned if the gesture would taint the ring’s original meaning. Now, he’s left doubting his decision and considering offering to go ring shopping after the proposal. But will his girlfriend appreciate the sentimental value or see it as a cheap move? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation… ❤️
Offer to propose with found ring and pick out a new one together.

Proposing with found ring, but unsure if gf wants it. Suggestions?

Proposal advice: “Found the ring! Let’s choose one together.”

Regifting a lost ring as an engagement ring? NAH, but risky

Returning the ring ASAP is a safe bet

Proposal with lost ring: Soft YTA, get a new ring.

Using her lost ring as an engagement ring? YTA, say commenters.

Commenter suggests OP should buy a new ring with girlfriend

Propose with the ring and offer to buy a new one

Man’s proposal with GF’s family ring sparks YTA controversy

Proposal with lost ring deemed cheap by commenters

Returning the ring as an engagement ring? YTA move.

Man proposes with lost ring, called a cheapskate. YTA comment.

Man proposes with lost ring, called a cheapskate. YTA verdict.

Man criticized for not telling girlfriend he found lost ring ♂️

Discussion on engagement ring etiquette and thoughtful proposal ideas

Man holds onto lost ring for proposal, friends call him a**hole

Man wants to propose with lost ring, but YTA according to commenters

Proposal with lost ring called cheap, insensitive

Proposal with lost ring sparks debate on appropriateness.

Ring found, but is it a good idea to propose?

Consider asking her how she feels about using the lost ring

Suggesting honesty and caution to avoid a proposal disaster

Friends caution against using sentimental ring for proposal

Suggests proposing with found ring, buying traditional one together later

Timing of proposal questioned, potential for upset girlfriend

Using grandma’s ring for proposal: YTA or NAH?

Proposing with a lost ring? Soft YTA, it’s cruel to keep it.

Return the ring and talk to her about proposal preferences.

Proposal with found ring? YWBTA, give her a new one
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Using her grandmother’s lost ring for proposal: YTA says commenter.

Proposal with lost ring? Offer to go ring shopping together!

Family approves of using lost ring as engagement ring, propose away!

Man finds lost ring to propose, but friends call him YTA

Commenter calls out man for proposing with girlfriend’s sentimental ring.

Man gets called out for not buying fiancee a ring

Man proposes with wrong ring, called a cheapskate. YTA.

Proposal with lost ring may not be the best idea

Commenter criticizes man for proposing with grandma’s ring, calls it inappropriate

Proposal with lost ring is a bad idea, YTA.

Proposal with lost ring? Soft YTA, consider alternatives.

Suggests gifting grandmother’s ring before proposing with a new ring
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Timing is everything. Propose now and give her the ring

Partner holds onto lost ring to propose, called YTA

Proposal advice backfires, labeled YTA for not buying new ring

Mixed feelings about proposal ring found and returned to girlfriend

Sweet proposal idea, give her option to shop for ring ❤️

Proposing with her lost ring? YWBTA, friends call you cheapskate

Proposal with lost ring not cool, return it to her. YTA.

YTA returns lost ring to propose, friends call him cheap

Commenter thinks proposing with lost ring is wrong. No replies.

Engagement rings don’t have to be expensive

Potential proposal mishap, ring forfeiture concerns raised in comments

Proposal with found ring causes controversy over sentimental value.

Man finds lost ring, proposes with it, gets called cheapskate

Proposal advice sparks debate over sentimental vs. new rings

Lovely gesture, discuss buying a ring together with your gf

Finding lost ring for proposal: romantic or insensitive?

Love matters more than the ring ❤️ NAH
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Girlfriend doesn’t care about ring, values sentiment over money
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