Imagine planning the perfect proposal for your girlfriend, only to have her stepmother constantly pressuring you to use her ring instead of the one your girlfriend truly desires. That’s exactly what happened to this 25-year-old man, who proposed to his girlfriend of 10 years, Kaylee, with her late mom’s ring. However, Kaylee’s stepmother, Ruth, couldn’t accept that her ring wasn’t chosen and confronted the couple. Let’s dive into this dramatic tale!
The Dream Proposal
Kaylee’s Special Ring
A Mother’s Touching Gift
The Unwanted Ring
Tolerating Ruth
Ruth’s Ring Pressure
The Relentless Stepmom
Six Weeks of Ring Drama ♂️
Avoiding Ruth at All Costs ♂️
The Confrontation
Ruth’s Scolding
The Truth Comes Out ️
Ruth’s Rant
Kaylee’s Apology
Family Opinions ️
Ruth’s Ongoing Complaints
The Ring Dilemma: Stepmom vs. Late Mom
Our protagonist faced a dilemma when planning his proposal to Kaylee. He knew she wanted her late mom’s ring, but her stepmother, Ruth, wouldn’t stop pressuring him to use her ring instead. After the proposal, Ruth confronted him and scolded him for not using her ring, claiming she’s been a mother figure to Kaylee. Kaylee’s dad and some family members sided with Ruth, but Kaylee herself was grateful for her fiancé’s choice. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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Stand by your fiancée and have her back, NTA
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Stepmom overstepping boundaries, family needs to back off. NTA.
Fiancée’s stepmom not entitled to ring, NTA for respecting feelings
Setting boundaries with future MIL, NTA.
Stepmom’s pushy behavior over ring raises eyebrows �ace_with_monocle
Don’t let Ruth bully you, support your future wife’s choices
Partner’s wishes respected, NTA. You’re a good person
Stepmom tried to erase Kaylee’s mom, NTA for using own ring.
Stepmom Ruth is despised, commenter is NTA and suggests low contact
“No” is a complete sentence. Setting boundaries with pushy in-laws
Supportive commenter applauds OP for standing up for fiancée against toxic family.
NTA, but better find some aunties on your side
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Making one woman happy is all that matters. NTA
Stepmom’s entitled behavior causes tension and family drama
Stepmom’s demand to use ring for proposal is unsettling
NTA explains how to talk to the stepmom about the ring
Stepmom’s ring offer about jealousy and control, not generosity
Propose with the ring that makes you and Kaylee happy
Fiancée’s stepmom demands ring for proposal. NTA uses desired ring.
NTA. Kaylee’s wishes matter. Ruth needs to stay in her lane
Being polite to stepmom doesn’t mean using her ring. NTA
Stepmom wants ring for proposal, NTA suggests removing tension
Stepmom demands ring for proposal, commenters side with fiancée.
Setting boundaries with toxic stepmom. NTA.
Redditor frustrated with nosy people in marriage plans.
Respect Kaylee’s wishes and cut Ruth out of your lives.
Stepmom overplaying her hand in proposal demand. NTA.
Stand firm, don’t let Ruth dictate your lives. NTA
Choose your spouse over in-laws. NTA
Engagement ring drama: NTA refuses to give away heirloom ring.
Step-muckraker alert! Brace yourself for future in-law drama
Future mother-in-law demands ring for proposal, NTA stands firm.
Stepmom’s behavior towards Kaylee’s mom is a red flag . Kaylee should stand up for herself and focus on her happiness
Woman wants engagement ring from late mother, not stepmom’s. NTA.
NTA stands up to pushy stepmom, offers advice for future interactions
Organic relationships can’t be forced. NTA
Supportive comment, advises caution with future interactions.
Stepmom’s entitlement and pushiness leads to elopement. NTA
Setting boundaries with toxic family members. Congrats on engagement!
Politely shut down the stepmom and enjoy the engagement ♥
Stepmom’s demand causes tension, but fiancée’s wishes respected
Respect is a two-way street ️ NTA stands firm
Fiancée’s stepmom demands ring for proposal, commenters say NTA.
Stepmom’s entitled behavior won’t earn her a ‘mom’ title
Stepmom wants ring for proposal, comment defends birth mom.
Stepmom hijacks proposal, commenter sympathizes with OP’s situation.
Setting boundaries with future mother-in-law. NTA.
Fiancée’s stepmom causes tension, but solution is simple
Caught in the middle of a family feud ♀️
Stepmom overstepping boundaries, NTA for not using ring for proposal.
NTA. Supportive comment encourages setting boundaries with future stepmom-in-law
Congrats on dodging a bullet with these toxic in-laws!
Compromise with stepmom for future grandkids, therapy for navigating relationships.
Stepmom wants ring for proposal, commenters agree NTA.
The Ruth saga: eagerly awaiting her final comeuppance
Protect your future family from toxic stepmom. NTA.
Stepmother’s request disregards fiancee’s emotional needs and history. NTA
Partner’s wishes respected, stepmom’s insecurity causes conflict
Demanding stepmom needs to learn her role in the play
Respectful fiancé stands up for boundaries and earns NTA judgement
Stepmom’s demand for ring won’t create bond with fiancée’s stepdaughter ♀️
Respectful OP stands up to pushy stepmom, sets boundaries
NTA. OP shuts down stepmom’s ring demand with sass
NTA shuts down future MIL’s rant with a clever comeback.
Sassy response to future MIL’s manipulative comment.
Respect Kaylee’s wishes, not Ruth’s. Her stepmom needs to back off
Future MIL demands ring, insults fiancée, and plays victim. NTA.
Sassy NTA shut down future stepmom’s unnecessary tension threat
NTA shuts down stepmom’s ring demand with savage clapback
Respecting stepdaughter’s wishes is important. NTA.
NTA! Relationship goals – partners that listen and support each other
Fiancée’s stepmom demands ring, but NTA stands up for Kaylee’s mom.
Set boundaries and have a conversation to avoid family drama
Future husband supports fiancée’s wishes, NTA
Respect your partner’s wishes, not the stepmom’s. #NTA
