So this weekend is my one year wedding anniversary. Not knowing what to do, I made reservations for the Capital Grille which is our favorite restaurant. Thinking that was enough until the wife tells me she wants a really pretty necklace to go along with her rings and such. So me being the person I am can never settle for good enough. So I buy her a 2ct Diamond Necklace pendant. Thinking that since she let me spend so much money on my car in the last 8 months, and leave for 10 days of mayhem maybe I should return the favor. Am I crazy? Do you think I should keep it and give it to her? I am sure this will buy me lots of time away for racing, and the ability to spend more money on the racekar. Or should I return it and get something a bit more economical?
I say, assuming you can afford it, give it to her. After all, she did let you build that beast and run onelap
In cases where you are doing something to make someone happy, your first instinct is always the best choice. Don't second guess yourself, she is your wife, if you love her, she is worth it.
Thx, for the responses. I want to give it to her, which is why I got it in the first place. I guess I shouldn't be second guessing my intentions.
man, I thought you were going to keep it and start a Mr. T. collection. what with your mohawk and all :rofl:
That is what I was worried about, however this year has been really stressful for us. Between getting married, buying a house, having a baby, and building the car for onelap. I feel she deserves a bit extra, in the years to come. Well at least I can use that as my excuse. :sx:
My father has been in the industry for 50 yrs and I know you payed a pretty penny for that...If the pendant center stone is larger than what is in her wedding ring downsize, only because what is around her neck should not be larger than what is on her finger. Just my 2 cents. Or you could always upsize the wedding ring to match.
I have to make sure my gf doesn't see this thread.....But then again we haven't discussed marriage seriously yet but I think we will get married sometime in the near future, near being relative and it mean 2-3 yrs for us. However, we've been together for 5.5years.
I would give it to her. It will make her happy and that alone will make your life happier It sounds like she deserves a nice gift anyway!
NO, second guessing in many cases (like this one) that you are somewhat money conscious. I say give it to her....
Been there, done that and didn't have the flow to buy that big an item. Give it to her, she most likely deserves even more than that!
Don't forget that next time you will have to out do this one. Nothing says I love you like a big price tag. Personally, I prefer the things with meaning and sentiment rather than "hey, look how much money I can spend". Of course, there are those high maintenance women...
That is a beautiful piece of jewelry. Going off what techlord said, it may be too mush hassle, but what if you could swap the diamond in her ring with the one inthe necklace without her knowing and then surprise her when she gets both back. Make up a story like I want to find a necklace that matches her ring or going to get it cleaned... But by all means give it to her.
i dunno about the necklace size thing guys, i know several older women with 3-5ct diamonds on their necks and smaller rings (wtf wants a big rock like that on their hand to get hung up on stuff anyways?) as far as "out-doing" the next anniversary... i say horsenuts, you get what you can, when you can and she'll love you just the same. marriage isn't an ever ramping up of events, or at least it shouldn't be
She works with horses, so can't have a huge ring on her finger that would get caught on things. But on spacial occasions being able to wear something nice around her neck is totally fine and what she wanted.
I'm waiting for the guy who has the 'Diamonds... she'll pretty much have to' avatar to chime in with "See avatar."
You pretty much have to give it to her now. It would be real bad if she saw this thread and you didn't give it to her.
There's wisdom here. But I've also seen some of the other posts, especially yours about her not wanting to catch a ring on stuff. Make her happy, if you aren't spending the rent money.
i'd say go for it. You can always make next year something smaller if the thought is still there. just don't hide this one in the soup or something at dinner
Give it to her. She deserves it. Also remember....'If Momma ain't happy then no one is." LOL She awesome to be understanding and to let you do what you do. I'm sure you pull numerous late hours and she doesn't complain. Plus 1 yr holds a significant meaning. Then it's 5 yrs and 10 yrs, and 15 and so on.
I say give it to her, because you feel she deserves it especially since she has let you spend so much money on your car and stuff. You're so nice.