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is it the size of the diamond.. (pg. 6)
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| tatgirl |
| quote: | Originally posted by elFreak
the bigger the you have the smaller rock you need.
why do you think jews are into diamonds? |
I take it you've seen a lot of Jewish then? If this 'theory' of yours were true, then wouldn't Asians be top of that list?
Seriously, stfu. |
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| Jem_hadar |
| quote: | Originally posted by Irishaddict
missed the comparison completely |
I still think one needs to consider the differences inherit in that comparison tho...
What is the cost of acquiring (hooking) said "large" fish on the fishing trip "with the boyz"?
vs. the cost of acquiring this "omgz wow all my girlfriends are going to be impressed and jealous" engagement and/or wedding ring.
If it would cost the men $10,000 to bring home that "big" fish when the fishing weekend was all over and done, i dont it would matter very much.
We love bringing home the big fish bc it makes us look good, bc of our egos, bc of that "competition" mentality amoung the boys, etc. But we dont have to spend $10,000 to create that feeling of pride and joy!! |
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| gehzumteufel |
| quote: | Originally posted by Abercrombie
Solution? Get a huge "Fake" Diamond(both of you don't tell anybody), and take her out on a $5k adventure to Vegas at the Bellagio. |
Fixed!!!!!
PS: "Fake" diamonds are real diamonds, but they are man made. They are considerably cheaper, yet still just as good. |
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| Irishaddict |
| quote: | Originally posted by Jem_hadar
I still think one needs to consider the differences inherit in that comparison tho...
What is the cost of acquiring (hooking) said "large" fish on the fishing trip "with the boyz"?
vs. the cost of acquiring this "omgz wow all my girlfriends are going to be impressed and jealous" engagement and/or wedding ring.
If it would cost the men $10,000 to bring home that "big" fish when the fishing weekend was all over and done, i dont it would matter very much.
We love bringing home the big fish bc it makes us look good, bc of our egos, bc of that "competition" mentality amoung the boys, etc. But we dont have to spend $10,000 to create that feeling of pride and joy!! |
take out the cost - you're looking at a number and that's the problem.
edit: cuz i know some smartass troll is gonna call me on the pricetag .
fish = size/how long it took to acquire/skill of fisherman/strategy
ring = size/how long it took to save for/thoughtfulness put into design/proposal
they're on par in terms of how they are viewed as status symbols within respective gender circles.
cost = negligible. you guys piss off all weekend for one ing fish you start thinking of the cost associated with that - it adds up. |
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| Ania_xox |
| quote: | Originally posted by Abercrombie
Solution? Get a huge cubic zirconia (both of you don't tell anybody), and take her out on a $5k adventure to Vegas at the Bellagio. |
I'll call you when I'm done my University education
get the bingo dabbers ready |
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| smcmulli |
| quote: | Originally posted by Swamper
lol I wasn't expecting you to start this thread |
holy swamper ur still alive and kicking, ltns! |
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| malek |
Seriously, either all of you are broke big time or are greedy bastards.
I managed to by a 5000 ring to my wife to be, 7 years ago when i was still in university, doest it affect my current lifestyle? not really.
If you're asking yourself about the money you're "spending" on her then maybe you're not with the right woman, the money aspect of an engagement shouldn't even be crossing your mind. |
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| matty |
| quote: | Originally posted by gehzumteufel
Fixed!!!!!
PS: "Fake" diamonds are real diamonds, but they are man made. They are considerably cheaper, yet still just as good. |
true, graphite + adequate heat and pressure = diamond! |
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| Jem_hadar |
Would women be considered greedy too if we (men) wanted an equally expensive wedding band or symbol of our marriage, and they (women) didnt feel they needed to or aught to do such a thing??
(just playing devil's advocate here)
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| quote: | Originally posted by Irishaddict
take out the cost - you're looking at a number and that's the problem.
edit: cuz i know some smartass troll is gonna call me on the pricetag .
fish = size/how long it took to acquire/skill of fisherman/strategy
ring = size/how long it took to save for/thoughtfulness put into design/proposal
they're on par in terms of how they are viewed as status symbols within respective gender circles.
cost = negligible. you guys piss off all weekend for one ing fish you start thinking of the cost associated with that - it adds up. |
OK. you seem to have some very good points here with the whole size/how long factors. good points and valid. i see the parallel ur trying to draw and suppose it reasonably fair. But how can you just dismiss the cost. its a relevant factor in the equation.
and i would argue "fishing weekend" costs are still significantly less generally (unless some ppl go CRAZY with their fish weekends… or unless someone buys some dirt cheap ass diamond ring for his or her girl). and furthermore, the money on the fishing trip wasnt spent to get said trophy "big fish"
The big fish, if one happens to catch it, is not the only or main reason the fishing trip happened. Its just an awesome plus if u happen to catch one! therefore, its not like u were spending all this money in some attempt to catch this big fish that all the other men are going to respect u for!
u went away simply to have a time with the boyz. (like having time with the girls on a girls night). |
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| malek |
| quote: | Originally posted by Jem_hadar
Would women be considered greedy too if we (men) wanted an equally expensive wedding band or symbol of our marriage, and they (women) didnt feel they needed to or aught to do such a thing??
(just playing devil's advocate here) |
it doesn't work this way, you're getting the woman, she's getting the engagement ring, its symbolic, don't ask. |
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| Irishaddict |
| quote: | Originally posted by Jem_hadar
Would women be considered greedy too if we (men) wanted an equally expensive wedding band or symbol of our marriage, and they (women) didnt feel they needed to or aught to do such a thing??
(just playing devil's advocate here) |
as far as im concerened he can ask for what he wants. he has to wear it. |
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| ChemEnhanced |
| I'm just going to give my GF's family a goat in exchange for her. |
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