Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of love, loss, and a touch of mystery! This story is about a man head over heels for his girlfriend, ready to take the next big step. But fate throws a curveball when a cherished ring goes missing. Join us as we unravel this tale of a lost heirloom, a secret search party, and a proposal plan that might just be too good to be true. ️♀️ Will this hopeless romantic’s grand gesture backfire or will love conquer all? ❤️ Let’s dive in and find out!
A Love Story for the Ages

Ready to Pop the Question

Tragedy Strikes: Grandma’s Passing

The Lost Ring Mystery ️♀️

The Heartbreak Continues

Christmas Tears and a Brilliant Idea

The Search Party Assembles

Family Joins the Hunt

The Big Day Approaches

️ Friends Raise Concerns

The Amethyst Anxiety-Buster

Is It Really an A-Hole Move?

Doubts Creep In

♂️ WIBTA?

EDIT: Overwhelming Response!

The Compromise: Ring Shopping Later ️

The Surprise Factor

EDIT2: Insults and Accusations Flying

Surprise Verdict: NTA!

The Lost Ring Dilemma: A Proposal on the Rocks?
Well, well, well… looks like we’ve got ourselves a real pickle here! Our lovestruck hero thought he had the perfect plan: propose with his girlfriend’s beloved grandma’s ring. But his friends had other ideas, calling him a cheapskate and warning of tainted meanings. ️ Now he’s second-guessing everything, worried he might come off as a total a-hole. Will his sentimental gesture be seen as sweet or just plain stingy? The internet has some strong opinions, that’s for sure! ️ Some think it’s a touching tribute, others are grabbing their pitchforks. Let’s see what the masses have to say about this unconventional proposal!
A considerate proposal idea for ring shopping together.

Thoughtful boyfriend finds lost heirloom ring before proposing. ❤

Regifting a lost heirloom ring for proposal? NAH or NTA?

Returning the ring might be the safe bet

Proposing with lost heirloom ring – romantic or rude? Soft YTA

Girlfriend’s lost heirloom ring re-proposal: romantic or rude? YTA.

Finding the lost ring was sweet, but proposing with it?

A thoughtful proposal with an option for a new ring

Lost heirloom or engagement ring? YTA needs to return it

User calls out rude proposal with lost heirloom ring.

Returning a lost ring as an engagement ring? Yikes, YWBTA

Proposing with her lost heirloom ring- YTA or romantic? YTA says a comment.

Proposal with lost heirloom ring – YTA says commenter.

Discussion of engagement ring etiquette and communication with partners.

Boyfriend’s proposal with lost ring – romantic or rude? YTA move.

Respect her grandmother’s memory and get a different ring

Return the ring and propose with a different one instead.

Proposal with lost ring: romantic or rude? Hear opinions

Sensible advice on engagement ring choice. Be flexible, good luck!

Suggest telling her now, it might backfire as a surprise

Proposing with girlfriend’s lost heirloom ring – sentimental or insensitive?

Timing and honesty are key in proposal with lost heirloom ring.

Using grandma’s ring as your engagement ring- YTA move

Propose with the heirloom ring & discuss a new one later

Proposal with lost heirloom ring – romantic or rude? Soft YTA

Return the ring and talk about proposals with your girlfriend.

Proposal with lost heirloom ring – romantic or rude? YWBTA.
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User thinks proposing with girlfriend’s lost heirloom ring is YTA.

Using a lost heirloom ring for an engagement proposal? YTA.

Proposing with lost heirloom ring – romantic or rude? NAH.

Proposing with lost heirloom ring: Ask the gf’s opinion first ❤️

Proposal fail – YTA. Give back her grandmother’s ring ❌

Using girlfriend’s lost heirloom ring to propose is tacky – YTA

Reusing girlfriend’s lost heirloom ring for proposal: thoughtful or tactless?
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Engagement ring is a gift, YTA for giving her own property

Proposal with lost ring: NTA but could backfire

User advises against using girlfriend’s lost heirloom ring for proposal

Using girlfriend’s lost ring for proposal – Sweet or strange?

Suggests giving grandmother’s ring as gift before proposing. Good advice!
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Proposing with lost heirloom ring but giving option to shop.

Keeping a lost heirloom ring to propose? YTA according to comments.

Finding and returning her ring – romantic or just practical?

Software YTA suggests proposing with a different ring. NAH or ESH?

Proposing with her grandma’s ring – romantic or rude? YWBTA

Return the ring and propose again, but together this time

Proposing with lost heirloom ring: misguided or romantic gesture?

Lost ring returned as engagement ring: YTA or romantic gesture?

Proposing with girlfriend’s lost ring – dumb move or romantic?

Ring return if rejected? Risky proposal move

Give it back and buy her an actual engagement ring. YTA.

Proposal with lost heirloom ring – replace or keep sentiment?

Romantic proposal with lost heirloom ring, discuss buying additional ring.

Found ring but kept it for proposal – romantic or rude? NAH

Proposal with lost heirloom ring: romantic or rude? Opinion split
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Lost heirloom ring used for surprise proposal – romantic or rude?

Romantic gesture or rude move? Commenter says NAH, as long as she’s happy.
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A considerate proposal involves giving the option of an heirloom ring
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Proposal with lost ring – NTA, but preface it right

Lost heirloom ring found and used in a romantic proposal ❤️

Proposal with lost ring: NTA, but propose with a new ring.

Proposing with lost heirloom ring – NTA. Symbolism matters ❤️

Let her decide if she wants to change the meaning

Reuniting her with her grandmother’s ring was a wonderful gesture

Giving girlfriend’s lost ring back and proposing separately is better

Giving back lost ring as part of proposal may backfire

NTA. Sweet gesture, family rings make the best engagement rings.

Suggests getting a different ring to preserve family heirloom

Having a backup plan for the proposal is thoughtful. ❤️
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A sweet proposal with a sentimental touch and a shopping spree

Suggests returning heirloom ring separately and offering custom engagement ring

Funny comment on checking for inscriptions on heirloom ring.
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Suggests a creative way to propose with heirloom ring and new ring ❤️

Unique proposal idea – use the lost ring as an excuse

Using her lost heirloom ring to propose? I’d be pissed too!

Proposal should be about the engagement, not finding grandma’s ring.

Proposal with lost heirloom ring: YTA according to commenters.
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Giving girlfriend her own lost ring? YTA, terrible idea

Is proposing with a lost heirloom ring romantic or risky?

Proposal with girlfriend’s heirloom ring – thoughtful or thoughtless?

Proposal with lost heirloom ring: Soft YTA, give ASAP & don’t connect it to you.

Consider telling her ring shopping is non-negotiable and heirloom ring a bonus

Proposal on a lost heirloom ring can taint a special day

Proposing with her lost ring is romantic and thoughtful ❤️

Love is in the strand! A romantic proposal without a ring.

Proposing with lost heirloom ring: Soft YTA but not cheap

Gifting someone their lost ring as proposal – selfish or romantic?

Proposing with lost heirloom ring: thoughtful or tacky? NTA.

Sentimental ring reuse sparks support for NTA comment
