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FMIL helping shop for my ring

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    Rosie Girl    September 18, 2010   Montana

    My FI told me last night that his mom wants to help him shop for my ring. Great. I think its really nice that she would want to, and a great chance for them to spend some time together and talk about the wedding and such. I'm a little scared though that she will help pick it out. The reason this scares me is because I know exactly what I want, and have shown FI many times so he knows, and I'm scared she will convince him to buy one that isn't what I want! Her ring is nice, but nothing that I would pick. Help!!!!

     
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    pendola      

    I think the decision is up to you two whether you want her to help shop.  I would be kind of annoyed if they got the ring she wanted for me.  It's not about her.

     
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    Miss Sapphire    December 2009   Seattle

    Ooh- I would be totally annoyed.  He should pick it out himself.  It's one of the biggest gifts he'll ever give you!

     
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    Rosie Girl    September 18, 2010   Montana

    Ok! Exactly! I love his mom, but FI has no idea what to look for in a ring, and so I know he'll ask her. Which is ok, if its about what does cut and clarity and stuff mean, but not when it comes to the design! I think he will trust her opinion on that, and I don't want him too!!!!

     
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    offbeat bride    October 2011   Traverse City, MI

    wow................   seriously?  I would be very uncomfortable with that.  I dunno though, prepare for the worst but hope for the best :)  Good luck

     
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    Can you go to her and tell her what you want? I mean if you act all giddy about the idea, it would be hard not to honor your wishes.

     
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    Noelle-a-Belle    October 16 2009   Southern CA

    Eh, I understand why you're nervous.  It's really great that she's supportive and excited enough about your engagement that she wants to help, but I would be nervous about getting a ring that FMIL wants, rather that one that YOU want.  I agree with sulaii; maybe you should show her want you want? 

     

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