Post # 1
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Bumble bee
I’ve been engaged now for almost 18 months and therefore had my ring for as long. It’s not an expensive ring. It cost about the equivalent of $100. I don’t care, but I think it’s a bit important for this vent.
This Christmas my Future Mother-In-Law exchanged a gift for a ring that is exactly like mine!! She actually chose the ring herself and decided to get the same ring as my e-ring. We see each other almost daily so it’s not that she could have forgotten or something.. Am I weird to be bothered by this?
Post # 3
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Buzzing bee
Is it the exact same ring? That is pretty weird.. I mean, I don’t really know if you’re supposed to be mad but its definitely annoying and strange
Post # 4
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Busy bee
No you’re not weird, that’s odd. Does she wear it everyday? Are you going to add a wedding band once you are married? At least maybe then it will be different from hers. I would not be excited about this. Sorry!
Post # 5
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Blushing bee
Wow I’d be pissed! That might sound like I’m overreacting… but in my particular situation, my Future Mother-In-Law would be doing it as a passive-aggressive way to piss me off. Blah.
Either way, I think it’s odd! I’m sorry girl 🙁
Post # 6
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Buzzing bee
Yeah, that’s weird… and you have a right to at least be frustrated. Do you have a good relationship with your FMIL?
Post # 7
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Bumble bee
I’m not mad and I have only seen her use it once, but well.. I don’t know. It feels weird.
Yes, it’s the same ring. It’s a pretty unique ring so it’s noticable.
This is the pic from the jewller’s website.
Post # 8
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Helper bee
I was trying to give her the benefit of the doubt by thinking it was a plain band or something, but that ring is very unique.. and yes, that’s kind of weird that she bought the exact same ring.. In her defense, it is a very pretty ring and if I saw one of my friends with it I may want one too! By your Future Mother-In-Law.. knowing it’s your e-ring.. uhh..
Sorry that your Future Mother-In-Law chose to do this.. weird..
What does your Fiance think?
Post # 9
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Bumble bee
@Miss Fish: Yes, we have a great relationship. I’m sure she didn’t buy it to piss me off or anything.
@CaliforniaLove: Fiance just laughed it off.
I should add that in Iceland e-rings are not as big of a deal as in America, so he’s not being completely heartless not getting weird about the ring with me. Traditionally in Iceland people just buy wedding bands as e-rings and use them on as their wedding bands.
Post # 10
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Helper bee
@angela85: Well, if you have a great relationship with Future Mother-In-Law and your Fiance, I would just take it as a compliment. She just saw your beautiful ring and wanted one as well. Hopefully she’ll continue to just wear it once in a while..
Enjoy your beautiful e-ring!
Post # 11
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Busy bee
I think it’s really weird. I can understand why you’d be upset.
Post # 12
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Buzzing bee
I find it strange as well. Since you mentioned that you’re in Iceland and E-rings have a different meaning, perhaps she really had no idea that it was a special ring (I know, I’m grasping at straws here). Just even more strange to me that you two have a great relationship – why on Earth would she want to have the same ring, unless she really didn’t have a clue of its importance?
Post # 13
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Sugar bee
@angela85: I love your ring! Do you mind if I ask the jeweler not so I can get the same ring, but so I can see what else they have? I have a stunt double, so I’m always looking at rings which are also a good deal.
Post # 14
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Bee Keeper
If that happened to me, I’d be weirded out, but I think I’d be okay with it… It really is odd of her to buy the exact same ring her son just proposed with, though.
Post # 15
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Bumble bee
@CaliforniaLove: Well, they say that imitation is the best form of flattery. So I’m just going to call it that.
@milesbella: She really might have just forgotten what my ring looks like. I think that is the most likely scenario.
@TheFutureMcBride: Thank you, I love it too. Their website is http://siggaogtimo.is/.
The ring catagory is “Hringar”.
Post # 16
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Sugar bee
@angela85: Granted I can’t read anything, but I love the jewelry. Thanks!