I think the lyrics sum up the comparison with men perfectly.[video=youtube;QFSAWiTJsjc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFSAWiTJsjc[/video]
I completely agree with this. Those who place all their desires on an extravagant wedding day often have little thought for the life to follow...also why do brides spend a small fortune on a wedding gown which is worn only once and then buy cheap wedding rings - worn for a lifetime hopefully!I'll admit, I do want a diamond. However, I wouldn't mind if it's small. I would think to myself "if he can't afford to get me a diamond, then could he afford a family?"
You know how guys say it's biological for them to be attracted to certain features in a woman (symmetrical faces, attractive body, long hair etc.) ...it's the same for women. But we look at different things like status, financial means, height. We want to feel safe with them. I'm not saying we're gold diggers, but I would say most women want a man that will be a good provider. The ring is one of the first confirmations that he can.
I wanted to add that I read somewhere that the more money spent on a wedding, the higher the chance it will end in divorce. I don't see the big fuss in a huge wedding. I would rather have my small (or big one...you never know right?) diamond that I can forever keep, instead of a big expensive party.
I completely agree with this. Those who place all their desires on an extravagant wedding day often have little thought for the life to follow...also why do brides spend a small fortune on a wedding gown which is worn only once and then buy cheap wedding rings - worn for a lifetime hopefully!
[video=youtube;QFSAWiTJsjc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFSAWiTJsjc[/video]
| Mr. Kidd: | If God had wanted man to fly... |
| Mr. Wint: | ...He would have given him wings, Mr. Kidd. |
Where's the option that diamond rings have really only been for rich people throughout history until the idea of a diamond ring as a wedding ring almost collapsed altogether during the great depression, but the reason it regained popularity was for advertising. The same place the slogan "diamonds are a girl's best friend" came from as well as the idea that a groom should spend significant amounts of money on said ring. The formula advertisers put out in the 1930's was 1 month's salary, but they've been steadily increasing that amount and is now supposedly 3 months salary, though I've heard of up to 6.
[video=youtube;QFSAWiTJsjc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFSAWiTJsjc[/video]