Does a guy have to buy a ring to propose?

Sure I think that is okay, as long as you have an idea that the girl is not going to get upset about getting someone elses ring. If both people involved are okay with it I certianly don't see a problem with it.

I don't really know, I mean, I think I'd rather want my boyfriend to propose to me without a ring, then use one from a mother/ possible future mother in-law. But THOSE two ideals are fine.. I would be bothered though if my boyfriend used the ring he used to propose to his ex fiance.. I'd rather have a ring that's specially bought for ME, because I'm selfish enough to want that. But I don't think a ring is necessary.. I don't need a shiney material around my finger just to know someone wants to be with me forever. It's like that episode of the simpsons when Homer proposed to Marge, and he uses an onion ring. I'd be perfectly happy with that if he had his whole heart into it. =]

i also find it no problem using his mother ring etc, however its a special event that happens only once in your life, so it doesnt have to be expensive or dont have to be gold.its can use a silver also,and i agree with u that the important thing is the intention and the sincere love that u both have.

As long as your Mother doesn't want it back it's great. ;] No, i think it's a perfect idea. You see movies where people have so much money yet choose to use a ring with sentimental value.

i think so, coz it's a symbol that a girl is soon to get married.

traditional yes. But i think all guys should use your line to see if there are gold diggers out there.

When my husband and I got engaged we where both college students. We had been together for a long time and wanted to get married. He had a part time job at the mall and could not afford an expensive wedding set. He did buy me a very pretty ring for about $200.00 I was very happy with it. He said when we are more finaclay stable he would buy me a better one. This year for my birthday a few days ago he did. It ment a lot to me. I think a hand me down ring is just as good. So many women get cought up in the ring but that is not what it is all about. If you love eachother and want to get married your love is all you really need.

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The more important thing more than a ring is "Love".

I see nothing with the guy using his mother's ring as engagement ring BUT i feel he should buy a new one coz of the following reasons .... 1. The mother's ring might be of symbolic importance to the mother herself coz it was given to her by her husband ! Everyone like to keep their pleasant memories ....... Inspite of this the mother is willing to give her own engagement ring then it simply shows how much the mother loves her son , which is absolutely uncomparable by any means !!!!! 2. The price doesnt matter ! even a silver or simple any ring will do ! Only thing that will matter is his love and feelings for his would be ........