We all know the classic engagement story very well: two people meet, fall in love, someone saves up, buys a ring, and surprises their partner with the big question and the ring over dinner/coffee/the middle of the second half at an NBA game/a flash mob/ at home on their living room couch.
But what happens if the partner that you?ve chosen to love forever and ever doesn?t have a clue what your taste in jewelry is" What if you dislike the ring and you feel awkward about mentioning that to your future spouse"
Whether you have a very particular vision of your ring or you just aren?t a fan of surprises, shopping for a ring together is a practical and modern approach to an engagement. Here?s how to know whether or not ring shopping together is the right thing for you. You Have a Vision of What Your Ring Looks Like
Engagement rings aren?t just the standard princess cut diamond with a silver band anymore?they can be personalized with different colored stones, unique settings, engravings, and anything else you can imagine. Expecting your partner to be able to pick out your perfect ring without ever discussing it first is a lot of pressure to put on someone. If you have a specific vision of what you want for your engagement ring, then shopping for a ring together can be tremendously helpful. Being surprised is fun, but getting a ring that you love is even better.

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