Imagine getting engaged and having the perfect proposal with your significant other after 7.5 years of dating. You’re both ecstatic and ready to celebrate with friends and family. But then, a friend’s girlfriend tries on your engagement ring, gets it stuck on her finger, and the ring ends up being cut off at the hospital! This is the wild story of a couple who found themselves in a sticky situation and had to decide whether to make their friends pay for a new ring or not. Let’s dive into this drama-filled tale.
The Perfect Proposal

Puppy Love and a Ring

A Flawless Event

Enter Friend and Girlfriend

Celebration Turns Sour

Ring Stuck!

Panicking and Swelling

Trying Everything to Remove It

A Hospital Visit

The Ring is Cut Off!

Broken Ring Returned

A New Ring Needed

Friend Steps Up

Money Drama Continues ♀️

New Ring Ordered ✨

Ring Drama: Who’s Right? ♀️
After a beautiful proposal and celebration, the couple found themselves in a whirlwind of drama when their friend’s girlfriend got the engagement ring stuck on her finger. Despite trying everything to remove it, the ring ended up being cut off at the hospital, leaving the couple heartbroken. The friends offered to pay for a new ring, but later asked for the money back, claiming not many people would have even sent the money in the first place. The couple stood their ground and ordered a new custom ring, but the question remains: who’s in the right here? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this messy situation…
User defends fiancé, calls out narcissistic ex in fiery comment

GF ruined engagement ring, owes apology and replacement. NTA.

Friend’s girlfriend tried on ring, she should pay for damage
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NTA takes responsibility for broken engagement ring

Friend breaks engagement ring, commenter advises not to return money.

Friend’s girlfriend destroys ring, NTA for asking for payment
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Friend’s girlfriend damages engagement ring, NTA not responsible.

“Not a lot of people would have sent that money”
But should they have?

Engagement ring replaced, NTA. Title could have been clearer.
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GF touched the ring, NTA insists they pay for it
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Dental floss trick to remove stuck rings? Handy tip!

Friend’s GF panics, cuts off ring, NTA says she’s TA

GF destroys ring, NTA holds her accountable.

Engaged reader defends ring owner, condemns ring try-on and stuck situation.

No accident clause for adult’s mistakes. NTA wins this one.

NTA calmly handles engagement ring drama, drops both parties

Send the ‘remains’ of the original ring? Not the a**hole!

Broken engagement ring drama: NAH, got money back.

Putting on someone else’s ring? Definitely NTA in this drama.

A helpful tip for ring removal and wedding invite advice.

Breaking someone else’s engagement ring? Definitely NTA

OP and fiancee handle ring drama maturely, NTA

Unwritten rules broken: never put on someone else’s engagement ring. NTA

Don’t mess with someone else’s engagement ring!
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Don’t give them a dime back. She broke it while it was in her possession.
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Friend sent money but insisted on it back. NTA. Lesson learned.

Trying on other people’s engagement rings is weird and tacky ♀️, but forcing a too-tight ring is worse . They should replace it

NTA for not sending money back after GF’s inappropriate behavior

NTA. Friend’s GF ruined ring, friend sent tacky apology. AHs.

NTA for not paying for GF’s engagement ring damage.

No ring sharing allowed! Woman defends her engagement ring.

Don’t mess with someone else’s engagement ring! NTA
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Offering a 0 interest loan could mend the relationship

Friend’s GF puts on engagement ring, complains and refuses to pay. NTA.

Trying on someone’s engagement ring: innocent or inappropriate?

Partner puts on engagement ring, OP not at fault.

Putting on someone else’s engagement ring is tackier than tacky glue

NTA commenter criticizes GF and warns about red flags.

NTA saves couple from costly ring disaster

Boundaries crossed: Commenter defends against ring thief accusation.

Clever trick for finger emergencies

User suggests dental floss trick to save ring, calls OP jerk. NTA.

Lesson learned: don’t lend sentimental items to others. NTA
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Friend ruins engagement ring, refuses to take responsibility. ♀️

Quick fix for a stuck ring gone wrong. NTA.

Trying on someone’s engagement ring without permission is disrespectful. #NTA

Taking responsibility and insurance suggestions for damaged engagement ring.
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Don’t give the money back, ask for a payment plan
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GF’s tacky behavior with engagement ring – NTA commenter

NTA handled the situation well, but GF and F causing drama
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Girlfriend not at fault for ring stuck on finger? NTA disagrees

NTA gets injured, gives advice on damaged ring and rude GF

Fiancée’s ring cut off by GF with ‘sausage fingers’

GF destroys someone else’s engagement ring, NTA calls her out

Replace the ring. Dental floss can help remove stuck rings.

Creative solutions for ring removal
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NTA stands their ground in engagement ring dispute

User defends OP, insults culprit’s girlfriend, sparks controversy

Destroyed engagement ring, NTA demands full compensation.

NTA for not paying for damaged engagement ring. Advice on communication.

F’s lack of action leads to engagement ring fiasco. NTA.
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Friend steals ring, gets it stuck, and won’t wait. Dump her.

NTA defends against criticism of engagement ring replacement payment.

Avoiding the ‘panic tax’ – NTA’s solution to ring drama

Friend breaks phone, refuses to pay. Similar situation, NTA!

ED worker shares helpful video for emergency situations

User calls out girlfriend’s entitlement over destroyed engagement ring.

Woman criticized for wearing another’s engagement ring, breaking it, and refusing to pay. NTA.
