There is trouble in paradise between a couple who’s relationship hangs by a thread after the man asked his fiancé to contribute 50% towards the engagement ring which cost over R100k.
A man who has been dating his girlfriend for the past four years has finally popped the question with a diamond ring. The woman said she has always respected her boyfriend’s attitude towards money and was okay with the way they managed their finances.
However, after the man proposed to her with a diamond ring in front of their families and friends, she felt pleased with the gesture. But when they returned home the Taiwanese man revealed the cost of the ring and asked that she transfer half of the money which went toward him purchasing the diamond ring for her.
When the woman questioned his financial proposal, the boyfriend said that marriage is for two people and, therefore, everything should be shared equally.
Since then, their relationship has reportedly deteriorated, the boyfriend no longer brings up the “cost sharing” plan and the woman has not worn the engagement ring since he suggested it.
The woman’s post received more than 2,300 comments on the online forum Dcard, with most users condemning the man’s behaviour.
Some said: “Men who can’t afford to spend money on you really don’t want you in the first place.”
Many people online called for the women to dump him.
Here is what people had to say:
“Give him the ring back and dump him.”
“He picked the diamond ring, he picked the price, you had absolutely no choice in the matter,” with one more joking, “After being proposed to, you instantly went NT$75,000 into debt.”
Another user said: “From now on, you only brush the right half of the toilet and let him brush the left half.”
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