When diamonds are depressing

[Rambling Rose]

I received a diamond tennis bracelet from my SO today. That's the only type of jewelry he's ever given me. He has never asked what my favorite gemstone is. He hasn't taken hints about what kind of jewelry I prefer.

I told him straight out not 2 weeks ago during a fight that I found it insulting that he has never tried to find out what *I* like. I used the bracelet as an example.

I started crying when I saw it today. He doesn't know me at all. He never has and he never will because he's too selfish, lazy and self-involved to even see past the shell of my body.

I don't even know what to say to him about the bracelet. I'm completely at a loss and totally depressed right now.

 

[DopeyAngel]

Don't worry Rose, I am here for you. I have a very simple solution to this problem.......finish the relationship. It obviously cannot go on like this. He is obviously a very selfish and insensitive person, I mean how dare he? They're all the fucking same these men types...become a feminist and a lesbian, it's the only way you'll ever get a decent present.

 

[lobito]

what a coincidence that two people have this problem, exactly, but with different objects.

 

[MorgaineLaFay]

Eh...I can relate. My wedding ring. We had looke dat rings forever together...to get a really good idea of what the other one liked. I am not a frilly gold person. I don't like loopy, swirly things. I am classic & clean. My wedding ring was loopy, swoopy, curly, etc. I wore it for years. Then one day I caught it on the washing maching (quite funny) busted one of the prongs. After that, instead of gettign it fixed, I took my diamond out, took my So and went and had my own ring made to fit me. Very clean straight lines, platinum band with my diamond floating on top in a bezel setting. Now I love it. Sometimes...even when you give suggestions they don't always hear you.

 

[Zamdrist]

Am I the only one who sees the humor in this???

 

[DopeyAngel]

There was humour? Damn and I answered the problem so seriously.............

 

[Summery]

Am I the only one who sees the humor in this???

NO!

 

[Calamity Jane]

I know exactly how you feel Rose. I'm not a diamond girl either, yet I am wearing a 1ct monster on my finger right now. My 5th anniversary present. It's pretty and all that, but it's not me.

He doesn't get it, he never will. And a whole lot of people think I'm incredibly selfish for wishing I'd gotten a much less expensive, and in my opinion, prettier amethyst.

*edited to ask if I'm 'thick' because I didn't realize this was a 'make fun of someone else's thread' thread.*

 

[Rambling Rose]

Re: become a feminist and a lesbian

Are you coming on to me? What nerve! I am opening my heart to you people, sharing what for me is a very painful experience, and I get advise like this? Why not just tell me to shove the bracelet up his ass?

 

[Monazwx]

Lobito's right, I mean wasn't there a thread similar to this about flowers yesterday?

 

[Rambling Rose]

Jesus. Are you really that thick?

 

[DopeyAngel]

Sorry Rose, I couldn't help myself.........why not tie him face down on the bed and use his ass as a jewellry box and walk out?.......just a thought......

 

[PolythenePam]

Ditto on the humor....lord knows I hate it when my ignorant oaf of husband gives me puny diamonds and expects me to like 'em.....


...no offense though.....

 

[Rubyfruit]

I feel your pain, Rose.

Hey, if it will make you feel any better, why don't you just ship those surplus diamonds my way, ok?

 

[VanB]

Am I the only one who sees the humor in this???

Absolutely not!!!

 

[Rambling Rose]

Sorry Rose, I couldn't help myself.........why not tie him face down on the bed and use his ass as a jewellry box and walk out?.......just a thought......

Because that's how he presented me with the bracelet! I need to be more original than that. And so do you. Ahem.

Next!

 

[Zamdrist]

NO!

Absolutely not!!!

This shit cracks me up man. LOL

 

[DopeyAngel]

Okay so instead of buying him the white chocolate that you know he loves you could always buy him dark chocolate.......that has to be the biggest punishment.......

 

[Rambling Rose]

What are you talking about? He's allergic to chocolate.

Oh hey wait a minute...I have an idea! Do they still make that chocolate flavored Ex-Lax?

 

[Rambling Rose]

*edited to ask if I'm 'thick' because I didn't realize this was a 'make fun of someone else's thread' thread.*

Damn. That's a shame. Your original response was so much funnier when I thought you were joking. Still, I wouldn't call you thick. You're just well rounded.

 

[Calamity Jane]

Damn. That's a shame. Your original response was so much funnier when I thought you were joking. Still, I wouldn't call you thick. You're just well rounded.

Damn... so much for being honest.

And yeah, well rounded... I kinda like that.

 

[Rambling Rose]

Pssssst! Hey PCG? I'm sorry you felt bamboozled. I really didn't think anyone would take this thread seriously. I realize not everyone had read the thread on flowers being depressing, but it never occured to me there would be a legitimate complaint about diamonds. I am of the 'don't look a gift whore in the mouth' school of thought. Hope there's no hard feelings...

What are you all looking at? I didn't say anything! Scram!

 

[dreamer]

I understand what you mean Rose...it could come as a big shock when someone you THINK knows you goes and drops a bunch of money on something that just isn't you. Try to take this as oportunity to look at the communication between you. Obviously, he MEANT well, but it definately looks like you both need to fix whatever problems you have in communicating.

As for depressing diamonds...mine are on an engagement ring in my desk drawer. I still can't seem to bring myself to get rid of it. Heh, even if I did I wouldn't even know where to go. I should've just insisted she keep it.

 

[koalabear]

What are you all looking at? I didn't say anything! Scram!

Just gazing at the well rounded........

 

[Rambling Rose]

(Note To Self: Remove tongue from cheek when posting before noon)