Plenty of couples get to a certain point in their relationships we can all recognize: comfortable, caring, discussing the long-term what-ifs. However, there are always a few weeks or months in there that both people feel are just a game of “chicken.” Who will mention engagement or marriage first" Obviously, if marriage isn’t a priority for one or both of you, this might not be the case, but a lot of couples who stick together for a while start to consider whether this person could be “the one” to commit to publicly.
Even though it can be scary to be the first one to bring it up, talking about what kind of engagement you want? and what kind of ring you want?is a good move toward strong communication. In fact, that is just one of the reasons why you should really have the engagement ring conversation before you’ve settled into your comfortable, caring, long-term relationship for too long. Here are few other reasons why you shouldn’t be afraid to discuss engagement rings sooner rather than later. Engagement Rings Are Big Purchases
While most engagements themselves don’t cost an excessive amount of money, a lot of couples end up investing substantial cash in an engagement ring. If it weren’t for that fact, it might be a more valid idea to just “not talk about it” and let the ring’s design and detail be a surprise. However, at the bare minimum it is a good idea to talk about price ranges with your soon...