'My entitled fiancée demanded £20k engagement ring – so I taught her a lesson'

A man has slammed his 'entitled' fiancée for complaining about the price of her ring, believing she's worth more than £2,400. He said while he could afford a more expensive ring, he wants to prioritise spending money on their wedding, honeymoon and house, or to pay off a car loan.

However, his bride-to-be believes the price of her engagement ring directly correlates with how much he values having her in his life, sparking an argument between them. He said on : "The diamond ring I bought for her was lab-grown, £2400. A few days after the proposal, everything seemed fine until she somehow discovered the price of the ring.

"She told me she felt hurt that I would spend so little on her, claiming it reflected her worth and the seriousness of our future marriage. When I asked what she had expected, she said the ring should have been at least £20,000." He pointed out how the extra money spent on a ring could be used to better their lives in other ways – such as to improve their living situation.

He added: "As someone who didn’t grow up with financial stability, becoming financially secure and literate is a major priority for me. But despite the conversation, she insisted she would still feel bothered if I didn’t upgrade the ring." After replaying her reaction over and over in his head, he decided to end his relationship with her, believing they have 'different values.'

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He said: "The price of a diamond ring should never dictate the quality of your marriage. I don’t need to be married to know that. I’ve been a supportive and committed partner (otherwise, she wouldn’t have accepted my proposal). Her response shocked me, and after a lot of reflection, I ultimately decided to end our relationship.

"These past few days have been rough, full of emotions and reactions from loved ones and friends, but I chose to trust my gut on this one. We clearly have different values, and I realized this isn’t the kind of marriage I want. It hurts – I won’t lie – but a price tag on a shiny mineral shouldn’t define the foundation of a partnership."

Commenting on his post, one user said: "Dang if she doesn’t want it someone else will eventually. Glad you called it off she needs to get her priorities straightened out." Another user added: "I proposed to my wife with a $100 Swarovski ring, it was during the pandemic and I didn't have a job. She was the happiest as can be.

"I eventually got her a 1ct lab-grown diamond ring as a wedding gift three years later even though she insisted she didn't need one, but it was worth it to see her smile." A third user said: "You dodged a bullet."