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Giving the ring back - Settle a debate?

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ChicJoker · 22/01/2026 13:44

Hypothetical, debating a friend. If a couple are engaged and then breakup, should the ring be given back? Does the value of the ring influence your decision?

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Alltheyellowbirds · 28/01/2026 14:23

WildCats24 · 22/01/2026 13:50

Depends on who broke off the engagement. If the giver of the ring breaks it off, then the receiver keeps it. If the receiver of the ring breaks it off, she gives it back.

This.

Occasional exceptions for family rings with sentimental associations etc.

LostAlice · 07/02/2026 07:15

Doseofreality · 22/01/2026 13:47

Give it back, I think it would be odd to do otherwise. Selling it is just scruff behaviour.

What he would do with it? Re-propose to someone else with it?
He breaks up - she keeps it, for the time wasted 🙃

NotMeNorI · 07/02/2026 16:08

I wouldn't, but only because we bought it together and have always shared our money 100%. If my other half had bought it, or it was a family ring, I'd absolutely return it!

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