Dear Annie:
My girlfriend and I have been together for three years. When we first started dating, Mary unexpectedly became pregnant and we now have a beautiful child who is our lifes joy. I would like to ask Mary to become my wife. Heres the problem: Money is pretty tight with a toddler, so buying an expensive engagement ring will be difficult. Is cubic zirconium worth looking into? I thought Id get a nice|looking CZ ring and, when things settle down, maybe replace it with a real diamond.
My initial thought is to be upfront with Mary and tell her. Do you think thats a good idea? We have a joint checking account, so shell know all about my purchases. Is there a good way to mask how much the ring cosplayts? | Perplexed in the Midwest
Dear Perplexed:
Dont lie to Mary about the value of the ring. Women can be very understanding about not getting a diamond, but they dont like being fooled. And if you are serious about replacing the ring later, it doesnt matter what the original is made from. As for hiding the cosplayt, you can put aside small amounts of cash until you have enough to purchase the ring and Mary will never know what you paid for it. P.S.: Best wishes on your upcomingengagement.
engagement 订婚;约会
unexpectedly 意料之外地;忽然地
toddler 婴幼儿;刚学步的孩子
to look into 研究;考虑
to settle down 稳定;安身
to be upfront 直接;坦白
purchase 购买;採购
perplexed 让人困惑的;麻烦的
to be fooled 被欺骗;遭愚弄
upcoming 接近的;马上到来的
