YO! women! anybody getting diamonds....

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YO! women! anybody getting diamonds....
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Fri, 05-07-2004 - 12:32pm
BTW happy Mom's day to everybody...will be out of town so wishing it today.

Is anybody of you getting diamonds from the first guy, the second guy, the third guy...whoever? I never dealt with a MM but do these men ever give you jewelry as a gift? Do you ever expect an expensive gift like that if they have ever expressed their love to you? How about the H?

I was watching one of those ads...there is this one where there is a couple standing in Venice with the birds flying around and the guy gives the woman a diamond necklace (I think) and she proclaims loudly in front of all people "I love this man, I love this man…." ...I love that ad...I never thought about this when I was younger but now I think that women need to get some nice diamond jewelry once in a while...what’s' up with these men...getting thriftier by the moment…..you see woman mowing lawns and fixing houses and cars…and these guys getting un-chivalrous by the moment…

Have a nice day everybody :-)

PG

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Registered: 01-19-2004
Fri, 05-07-2004 - 4:01pm
NRY,

Hey he is a doc. He can afford it :-)

PG

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Registered: 01-19-2004
Fri, 05-07-2004 - 4:03pm
Juliet,

Those women need a kick in the b*tt :-)

PG

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Registered: 01-19-2004
Fri, 05-07-2004 - 4:33pm
Deedee,

Vibrators and b*tt plugs don't count.

PG

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Registered: 03-04-2004
Sat, 05-08-2004 - 12:01pm
PG -

My OW asked me for something simple, not necessarily expensive... she just wanted something to wear all of the time that she could touch when she was thinking about me (I know... awwww...)

I searched all over for something that was perfect, and finally as I was about to give up and just buy something expensive, I saw it: a white gold circle with tiny diamonds set all the way around it in that new "recessed" style (the grooved sort of setting?) It wasn't cheap, but I've spent more on guitars without thinking, so it wasn't prohibitive.

It was on a beautiful black silk cord, which she decided to keep it on. She takes the necklace off to clean it, otherwise I've never seen her without it on since the moment I put it on her.

Hmm. I love that girl.

rain

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Registered: 01-14-2004
Sat, 05-08-2004 - 12:14pm
Probably no shock here based on our history of disagreeing, but I despise that commercial. Nothing like telling the general public that if you truly love someone, you will spend thousands of dollars on a trinket for them to wear. You say that men are getting cheaper, well I would suggest maybe the world is getting smarter. I know that diamonds are symbolic for a lot of people and I have bought my share and probably will again out of love. But the fact is they are the biggest sham ever forced on the public. You would expect that a stone that is so valuable would be rare. But in fact, diamonds are one of the most common stones on the planet. Their value is based on entirely on their lore and the fact that women desire them so much a man has little choice but to buy them. Again, I'm somewhat of a hypocrite because I know I will buy IS several diamonds in her lifetime. But to suggest that to not buy them is unchivalrous is preposterous. True chivalry is about caring from someone and attempting to protect them from harm. It is not about spending money. And the women you see moving lawns and fixing cars and houses - I say good for them. How do you know they don't choose to do this? Maybe they're liberated and mature enough to realize that it doesn't matter who does a particular chore. Perhaps their husbands are inside vacuuming and washing dishes. Or better yet, changing diapers. I, for one, am all for the growing equality between the sexes.
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Registered: 09-16-2003
Sun, 05-09-2004 - 8:54am
Hi Philly,

My H must have been reading your post or someting....LOL I got a nice diamond bracelet from him for Mother's Day. I know, I am not a mother yet, but it was given to me for hopes of babies in the future for us. Isn't he sweet??


Juliet

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Registered: 03-15-2004
Sun, 05-09-2004 - 5:52pm
I have never received a material gift from xMM, although he did buy me a wonderful bottle of wine for my birthday - it was his favourite wine, and he wanted my opinion on whether I enjoyed it as well. I am definitely a wine drinker (which he knows) but definitely not a connisseur.

My H is not a good gift giver either.

Maybe as you say, I portray that to them. I am NOT a material girl.

The greatest gift I ever received from xMM was an email saying "May our paths cross one day, and become one". I had never in my life ever received anything more beautiful.

The greatest gift I ever received from my H, was my children. They are the light of my life. And on this Mother's Day, I am so thankful to have 2 beautiful daughters and a H that adores me.

Take care

Red

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Registered: 09-16-2003
Sun, 05-09-2004 - 7:37pm
Red,

Your post made me really cry! You took the words out of my mouth! Did we marry the same person?? Like you I too probably tell H that its OK I don't get expensive gifts as long as I get his steadfast love and affection! Yesterday, he must heve been out of his mind to get me that bracelet.. And I remembered Philly's post and it was uncanny...lol

I am like you too, not into material things or personal appearences. I too have not gotten anything from my OM, but all I really cared for in that A is respect and love that last a life than a any material thing ever would. Give me the real thing baby, I will lay down my love for the rest of my life - that was my motto. Alas it was not meant to be....

Good post Red! I love reading your posts.


Juliet

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Registered: 04-25-2003
Mon, 05-10-2004 - 11:01pm
Maybe on 10th wedding anniversary I'd like a diamond, but I'm not about that sort of materialism. I have a plastic band from DH and I's "first marriage". We got "married" at our high school carnival one night. It wasnt even like we were dating! That little piece of plastic means alot.. Dh gives practicle gifts like I got a car for Valentine's 2003 but It HAD TO HAVE ANTILOCK BRAKES.

OM made me a piece of jewelry when we first

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Registered: 04-16-2004
Tue, 05-11-2004 - 7:32am
Hey Omaha....I agree for the most part about your post....diamonds are symbolic for love and are pushed by the retail industry for you men to buy, buy, buy! LOL
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