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DP’s ex-wife asked how much my engagement ring cost, and he told her!

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CFEngagementRingQuestion · 08/06/2026 09:47

My DP proposed to me a few weeks ago and we bought a ring that we both love. He told his ex-wife over the phone (which I knew he was going to do) and she passed on her congratulations. Just to be completely transparent, my DP left her for me, but they have remained friendly, mainly because of their now-adult daughter, but also because of their shared profession. I have always been supportive of this friendship, as I know it is beneficial to their daughter. The ex is also engaged, and getting married to her long-term partner later this year. The ex-wife called my DP a few days ago and they had quite a long chat. During this she asked him how much he had spent on my engagement ring. Whilst I am cross with DP for telling her, I am furious with her for asking. I have never asked my closest friends how much their engagement rings cost, as it’s none of my business. This has caused a huge row between us as he has said I should just get over it, but it’s really annoyed me that there are now three people who know how much my ring cost, and one of them is his ex! Am I overreacting, or is this really crossing the line by her (and also him to be so dismissive of how upset I am)?

Yes I ABU to object to her asking this (and him telling her)
No I ANBU to feel pretty pissed off with both of them

NC as it’s all very outing!

OP posts:
ACynicalDad · 08/06/2026 11:07

Little sympathy for OW, and why does it matter anyway? He would presumably have bought them both at different times of life with different incomes and situations, no point comparing anyway.

Passaggressfedup · 08/06/2026 11:09

It was probably asked as a joke, expecting to say 'i knew you were right with me', or 'she's a luck girl' jokingly again.

Light up!

Lmnop22 · 08/06/2026 11:12

You literally stole her husband yet begrudge her asking how luck your ring was?

Are you embarrassed it was cheaper than the one he bought her?

layingwoody · 08/06/2026 11:14

It’s rude yes, however if I were her I wouldn’t mind being rude in any kind of situation involving someone stealing my man, so you just have to take it on the chin op x

Tink3rbell30 · 08/06/2026 11:43

I bet you think an engagement ring means you've won and that he'll stay aswell. How funny.

Tableforjoan · 08/06/2026 11:46

I mean sharing a cost of a ring is nothing between people who shared the same man at the same time.

Your over thinking it of him sharing intimate information because of his past unless he did cheap out on your compared to hers.

HoskinsChoice · 08/06/2026 12:42

didntlikeanyofthesuggestions · 08/06/2026 09:49

How much was it?

🤣

Rachelshair · 08/06/2026 12:42

Ask him how much he spent on hers 😀
It sounds like there are no hard feelings now as regards his infidelity, so it's a reasonable question from someone who is now a friend?

MajorSamanthaCarter · 08/06/2026 12:46

Livelovelaughfuckoff · 08/06/2026 09:53

I don’t think it’s quite as rude as knobbing her husband but yes a little crass to ask.

Agreed, that was the height of rudeness!!

Blah9876 · 09/06/2026 22:36

Fuck me, think about all of the worse things going on in the world. This is a non event and probably more about you and some kind of insecurity you feel about the cost of the ring.

cloudtreecarpet · 10/06/2026 06:53

It's a non issue really but it's interesting that your anger is directed at her for asking and not at him for answering.
And interesting that this bothers you so much.

Might be something for you to ponder on and explore. Why does this bother you so much & why does it bring up anger towards his ex wife?

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