help nosy in-laws: unveiling the e- ring!!!

[Shopaholic Isis]

LOL further to my post above, his mum did notice my bracelet and asked me how much it costs... I tried to change the topic but she kept pressing on so I just laughed and ignored her... she started guessing the price, like "Was it $20? No? $50?!?????" So I guess..........it's good that she's only aware of LV and Fendi and Gucci and Hermes but not Tiffany. His sis saw it too, but she didn't comment and I thank her for that.

 

[missD]

My DH bought me a Tiffany tag bracelet for our first Wedding annv. 6 years ago...I was young and this was probably not the right way to handle it but I went shopping with his mom and sis and his sister started whining b/c she had been his sister for 20 years and he never bought her anything that nice. I smiled very sweetly and said "have you tried sleeping with him? " Well that just threw everybody into a tizzy and she said "gross thats my brother!" I said "my point exactly I have a VERY different relationship with him than you have"

I commend you. That is an awesome comeback.

 

[Sabia]

Hmm, my thoughts are that an engagement ring is a 'gift' and therefore it is not appropriate or respectful to tell anyone how much it cost. (whether or not you know the amount.) If the gift giver wishes to tell then that is his decision. I have a 2ct princess and I have never told anyone how much it was. All you need to do is say "it was a gift" and don't give in to them! Talk to your boy and come up with a plan together, it is his job to support you through this even if they are family. GOOD LUCK and congrats!!!

 

[efrias1394]

I can totally relate, except my husband has his nosey mother and his 3 brothers who always want to know how much my husband spent on me. Only 1 of the bros actually really knows name brands. I tell my DH not to say anything about how much he spend and I definately don't divulge any information. I think your DF should respectfully tell his mom and sis that he doesn't think it would be appropriate to say how much he spent. Because it's about the gesture, not the price.

 

[tresorchic]

Just tell them that you both love the ring and thats what matters. Congrats!