trueromanceb: Popping the big question soon and searching for the best engagement rings? To begin a remarkable journey with your significant other, you must be wondering about ring etiquettes. The price, the style and whatnot. Non-conventional couples can make their own path and do whatever they want, whereas others are confused about the budget limits and making good use of the internet to find a doable amount for a diamond engagement ring. Let’s dive deep into the topic and find out the average spending amount you need to be working around.
What is The Rule of Thumb For Engagement Ring Cost?
One of the most common myths regarding the price of the ring is to spend three months’ salary on it. Alternatively, you can make a tailored budget, which is discussed in the next section to find an engagement ring which is close to your heart and easy on your pocket.
What Should Be The Average Budget?
Some spend a lot less and some spend a whopping amount on buying the big rock. It depends on every individual’s preferences and of course the financial situation. The average budget should be decided based on the following factors:
• Average Diamond Size: If you wish to go with the national average, then you have to buy a ring with at least 1.12 carat size of diamond studded in it. • Average Cost: When it comes to the amount US public is spending on engagement ring, then the average is close to $7000.
You are not bound to follow the national average. It is important to discuss the ongoing liabilities with your fiancée and be mind about the budget. You can always find affordable options in trendy engagement ring designs that are brilliantly crafted to cut down the cost.
How To Cut Down The Cost Of Engagement Rings?
An Engagement Ring in Diamond is going to be expensive. When the ‘traditional average’ amount is too much for you then pick a ring with a lower range of color and clarity. When you are ready to compromise with the clarity, you can find a larger carat without breaking the bank.
If you are already dealing with debts or mortgages then following the average cost is not a smart choice. For affordable options check out the stunning collection at True Romance Bridal. The online store has affordably priced engagement rings for girls and engagement rings for men.
Why do people especially Nigerians put in so much energy on the wedding rather than the marriage itself? We don even do pass onyibo wey introduce am. If you like go carry money wey una suppose use chop after the wedding take buy ring. I will not cry with you.
LiberatedGirl: My Boyfriend is My Best Friend. He is always Supporting me Emotionally and gives me amazing advice. He even told me to join Nairaland, I'm totally anti - social so he had to persuade me to join Nairaland. He reads all my comments and posts, I think they turn him on. It's like i turn him on on so many levels. He will be turned on I'm saying I turn him on. I understand how he loves me, it's like how a mother loves her child and everything the child does excites her or makes her happy. I've never fronted for him or played hard to get iv just being myself. I'm respectful to him because I'm grateful for his love and concern for me. I don't understand why Women play games with men who love them. It's best to just be yourself, polite and friendly to a man who loves you. Love is hard to find and when you find it you better behave so that you're not the one who spoils it. I'm at home thinking of my boyfriend. My boyfriend will soon read this !!! Try converting your best friend into a lover. I'm a Convert.
I love how expressive you are about ur relationship. You asked a very striking question saying 'you don't understand why women play games with men who love them'..You see this is the position most of us guys have found ourselves. Happy for you and I hope you two, work out.
Fred166: I married my beautiful wife January this year, I Love my wife so much, I have never cheated on her since we got married. I opened a business for her worth 900k. i've already promised her a car this coming year (well I ride camry muscle and I'm tired of sharing the car with her).
My wife is too lazy, all she cares about is her eye lashes, make-up, nails and watching Zeeworld all day, She goes to her shop 10am and return 3pm, She barely take care of the house. Sometimes the plate I used for breakfast before going to work would still be on the dining table unwashed when I return. Her make-up tools and bag littered everywhere in our sitting room.
We're expecting our 1st child, Now that She's pregnant (4 months) she's worst. Na so so chop chop, I will jokingly say babe Pls don't go out of shape I won't look ur side again, Is like the more I beg, the more she chop chop. ...weird food carvings. Coconut water and bread, shawarma and pepper soup with sugar cane in her hand, I dare not buy it for her otherwise I won't sleep.
I still cook when I'm back from work. Anytime I tried to talk to her, she would say can't I see she's pregnant, she's having waist pain, leg pain, Infact body pains. I wanted to employ a maid she refused, she spoke ill about maids, she said they are husband snatchers e.t.c.
3 days ago, She asked me to renew our dstv sub and I refused. Yesterday I noticed she has done it (first time). I saw her watching Zeeworld, laughing sheepishly and pointing to the TV, I needed to watch man united match so I changed the channel, she dragged the remote control from me and changed it back to Zeeworld, she said I'm too stingy, I didn't sub for her, I refused to buy her a car.
I don't know what to do. With her lazy attitude I'm scared during delivery she would be saying I can't push o.
Experienced men help a brother.
My question is what we're you doing during ur dating phase with her? Weren't you sensitive enough to observe she was lazy? U see that's the problem with most men, you get carried away and hooked by looks, boobs and her backside just before marriage.. mind you, that's exactly what she wants and then after marriage, reality sets in and the real issues begin to surface and then u come running to nairaland.
NitrogenBomb: Please this will be abit lengthy and direct and please don’t mind my errors. This isn’t joke and I’m so serious here please. I met my current babe early this year, Infact few days after Valentine day in School. We both in the university.
We both in our Early 20s and I’m just older than her with 2 years. We got talking and I noticed she liked me. Anyways we got dating but my intention was to have a taste of the honeypot like 4 times and take off because I noticed she got a banker who is rich and doing well on the Island, He should be around 40 if I guess right and also some other guys and sugar Daddies inclusive.
She’s also from a rich home too and her Dad is into Bereau De Change. Personally I’m not doing bad financially as I do some Project Jobs with an IT firm on the Island as a Casual staff and I can afford some basic things to an extent, but she’s doing financially better than me because of Her Guy, Dad and other Contacts.
I have never been in a relationship for over 6 months, infact once I sleep with a girl I just move on to the next one. But since I slept with this my current babe, I won’t lie since that day till date I couldn’t get over her. Infact it seems I’m liking her the more. She’s Pretty with a very massive ass( honestly I have never seen a ass soo big and that’s what attracted me to her and her honeypot is the sweetest I have ever tasted, don’t know what she put there. I have asked her severally, but she just laughs over it).
One day she told me she has noticed I want to leave her because of her lifestyle but I won’t be able to leave. She clearly told me that I have no Idea who she is and that she doesn’t sleep with a guy for money but just for fun and money can’t keep her.
Truth is, She doesn’t even demand money from me, but instead she wants to be giving me money always, which I don’t like. She told me it’s only when she wants a guy to go, that’s when she will let him go. I notice even her rich guy in Lagos still calls to beg her most times and sends her lots of money atimes.
While in school there was a time I stayed in her Crib and noticed some fetish stuffs in her bathroom. Anyways I took it with a pinch of salt because I’m irreligious and don’t believe in those things, but I’m beginning to think otherwise because I don’t understand what’s happening to me again.
The last time I broke up with her, I found myself going to beg her after two days and she was laughing and saying I won’t go anywhere and I won’t even know when I will put a ring on her finger that she has already chosen me because I have lots of prospects and a future. Infact since I started sleeping with her, other girls don’t enter my eyes anymore. As funny as this sounds, I really want to break away from this girl, but I don’t know how. She always call Water mother when talking atimes. Please Help NLders. I really wanna break away from her.
You even lucky she has no ill intentions towards you. When you are told to face ur book in school , una no go hear.. Ngwanu, water mother go soon become ur mother inlaw.
BLoomfrancs: Marriage is almost like normal boyfriend and girlfriend relationships nowadays. No place safe for breda man. E be like say na baby mama sure pass.
SojWORLDWIDE: Top Ten most expensive hotels in Nigeria will keep readers wondering what people pay for hospitality in Nigeria for their comforts.
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In a country where a person can afford to pay over N700,000 per night and millions of people are unable to afford a square meal a day calls for questions. Most of the hotels are concentrated in Lagos and Abuja. SEE THE LIST FROM THE LEAST TO THE TOP: 10) Four Point Hotel by Sheraton - N120,687.00 per night @ Victoria Island, Lagos. 9) Radisson Blu Hotel - N311,704.00 per night @ Ikeja, Lagos. Fraser Suites, Abuja -N389,975.00 per night 7) Sheraton Lagos Hotel - N412,552.00 per night 6) Wheatbaker Hotel - N429,383.00 per night @ Ikoyi, Lagos. 5) Southern Sun Ikoyi - N510,251.00 (It has Taxis to bring customers to and from Murtala International Airport, Lagos). 4) Legend Hotel Lagos - N543,912.00 per night THE TOP THREE: 3) The George Lagos Hotel - N600,000.00 per night 2) Sheraton Hotel Abuja - N629,296.00 per night 1) Transcorp Hilton Abuja - N714,922.00 per Night. This is most expensive hotel in Nigeria.
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Sonnobax15: Mennnnnnnn,this is what I call--"paper bag marriage".
The guy just wor invite see-finish come him life . Personally, I've refused to spend even a night at my gf's house....Not because I'm rich or I'm proud,but it's because of the numerous outcome of it I've witnessed and seen with my two eyes......Men moving in with women ain't supposed to be like that.........How you wor take get peace of mind at the first place self? . You dare not question her actions,nor even do anyhow,if not,na outside you go find your paper bag of clothes . Guyman suppose to always be like a guyman and man up to act like one...
"As a guyman,No let brokenness bring see-finish come your life,no matter what"
I don talk my own finish......Make who get ear use am hear word......No be only who get long ear like goblin suppose to dey hear word
hotwax: My lovely girlfriend is a sweet woman who always give me sense of assurance. She is very decent, caring and respectful. She is so firm that it took 4 months before we could talk about romance or trying it out.
She is well known in my family circle. I base in Lagos, she stays with her parents in ibadan, but she usually come around when my family members are having a gathering. She will cook for us, do the chores. Everyone grew found of her. My siblings do even ask of her. “Where is Anu? Take care of the lady ooo”. My mom who hardly get along with our girlfriends always ask about her. All these made me to be sure that’s the woman I was going to marry. After all, my people already knew her and they are getting along well. No complain from any angle
The Problem
Late October 2021, I informed her that I would be attending a ceremony in ibadan where stays. She was exited, she even told me she missed me, the kisses, sxx etc. She can’t wait to see me again. I was excited too. I texted her the hotel address when I got to Ibadan.
She came, we hug, and she started kissing me, but we later calmed down afterall we are just seeing and we still have the whole night. So no rushing. She told me she saw domino pizza opposite the hotel that she is hungry for it. And this is where the devil came in. She took some cash and prepared to go and buy the piza. She was walking out towards my hotel room door, so I stood to accompany her to the door, more importantly help her with the door. She opened the door before I got there, but I was behind her. A guy also came out from a room not directly opposite mine, (I actually knew when the guy checked in. He was dragging his trawl on the room walkway, so I guess he was a new guest).
As my babe came out, the guy was coming out of his room giving my babe seductive look. Immediately he saw there was a guy behind her, he quickly looked away. He went out of the hotel via the walkway, my babe also followed him because they were coincidentally going towards the same direction.
Truth be told, I never suspected anything. I was even mocking the guy in my mind, my girlfriend is the last person you want to mess with. She came back with the pizza, sat on the bed, munch while she was busy pressing her phone. I suspected something must have crop up with the way she was busy chatting on whatsapp. She gave me no attention. So I joined her on the bed. With sad face she asked if I have tissue, I asked what happened, she said her period just came now. I said the bathroom has a tissue paper. She went in spent minutes in the bath, came out of the bath, to pick another pant in her bag. (She came with clothes, because she want to spend few days with me). She went back to the bathroom wash, did some other stuff.
She joined me on the bed, put my hand on her padded private. She used tissue paper as sanitary pad. She said sorry, I Bleep up. I said no she shouldn’t feel sorry. Her menstruation is my joy. Afterall you are not here because of sex. We have a lot to talk about tonite. So relax lets enjoy the night. She then told me she can’t spend the night. She has to go on the same day, before evening. She gave me reason that when her menstrual cramp starts she always boil water and other things. Hotel is not the right place for it. I agreed. 6pm, she packed and started going, I was busy on my laptop fixing my office assignments. I stood to see her off. She insisted that I should continue. No need. But I insisted, as I saw her off to the door, she insisted again, go and do your work na. I will take a bike just at the entrance, I don’t know what happened, I just agreed saw her walk out the walkway, I banged my door and continue my work on the laptop.
Then few seconds later, even if she wanted to get a bike, she will still be waiting outside for one, I remembered that the plate I used for lunch still has some leftover food and if not discarded will constitute fowl stench in my room. So I picked up this plate to try and place it outside my door so housekeepers could pick it up.
I opened my room door, bend down to drop the plate at my door foot, I noticed someone standing at the door indirectly opposite mine. The person was knocking gently and calling on mobile too. I guess the person is trying to call the occupant of the room. But he/she was being careful not to knock the door loudly. I always mind my business, I said to myself, why do I care, this is a hotel. So I attempted to close my door. But then, something occurred to me, the person is a female and she wore white shirt, exactly like my babe. Out of curiosity, I looked back what I saw made me sick for days. The memory keep hitting my heart like dagger.
It was my woman, I didn’t know she saw me and became frozen looking at me praying I do not look back. But I looked back and saw her. She was shaking with her mouth widely opened. Then while the looking competition was on, the door opened and the guy opened the door waiting for her to come inside, when she didn’t go inside, the guy must have noticed she is looking at someone on the walkway, the guy also came out to see who she was looking at, he saw me and quickly closed and jammed his door.
Then I jammed my door too. She stood on the walkway for 10minutes. Then she started banging on my door. Calling my line. I didn’t answer. She sent text and also whatsapp.
“Its not what you think. I can explain. Something came up. Please open…I need to discuss something with you. I will not leave if you don’t open”. She did all that for like 20minutes. Then she left. That was the end of our 1+year relationship. She too did not bother to call or text after that day.
The whole thing felt like sharp scorpion sting to me. I never believe what I saw. Anything relationship started irritating me. I don’t think I can go into relationship again. These people are quick to call men dogs, but they are public toilet. I prefer to be dog than be where everyone dump their sper_m.
A girl meets a good guy 'he is just a friend' she says..then gets her heart broken by the player and has the nerve to say 'all guys are the same'.
I'm not surprised at all at your story...girls are just pain waiting to be felt..i also learnt that the hard way.
As an emotional person , I keep telling guys not to have any commitment till they ready to get married. It will save you a whole lot of pain and tears.
Adonis86: A colleague took me and a few other colleagues on a Christmas Eve outing in the popular Abakaliki Street in Awka. I was pressured by them to place an order, which I normally don't do. I'm not just a teetotaler but also an introvert. So requested for their menu catalog, as I was perusing through, I came across nonsense and ingredient as what they also offer.
I was stunned at the sight. I jokingly called the attention of the host colleague to see what I saw. He boldly looked into my face and asked me to place the order if that's what I want. I was kinda disappointed. I've sworn never to go out with him anymore.
He was busy spraying cash on other of my female colleagues, which I don't understand the meaning. Perhaps due to the Yahoo boys sitting behind us who initiated the money spinning game.
I never knew that the moral fabric of our society has been eaten up this bad. It was at the point of picking a can of malt that I noticed that all the waiters and waitresses there are prostitutes who do the wet pussying and mouth actions that contain in their menu cheat... Even the shawarma I took home from there I never felt myself enjoying.
Pls for the records Op, wet pussy and mouth action are very similar cocktails. Its just a mixture of vodka, cranberry juice and lime.
pointblank247: for your mind every Church is now a business centre and you still refer to and include your self as a Christian. . What is that your name again
Kimiso: Picked up these girl as an hookup babe,..but as soon as she opened her pussy for me to Bleep,.... I don't believe what i see,...her pussy is just too damn rough and wide,...looks like a knife has been used to battered it,..and she seems very comfortable with it,....and these is actually someone's future wife,..i nearly vomited,has anybody here encountered such before
What are HELPING you for? Do you want her for keeps?
innotutorial: There is actually a hotel which has never hold a single guest since is construction. This hotel was even branded as a curse hotel and the hotel of the doom. Allow me to introduce you to the Ryugyong hotel which is located in North Korea. This North Korea hotel is now the tallest building in North Korea which has been abandoned and has never host a single guest. Can you imagine how bad this is? Not even 1 guest.
The construction of this 105 stories hotel began in 1987. Throughout the construction phase, it was stopped and started several times over three decades, but what indeed happened to this hotel? And would this hotel ever register a single guest? Let’s find out the story behind this skyscraper.
biafraisdead: And what is memorable in what u just told us? All these rubbish will stop the day Seun will introduce premium(paid) service to nairaland. U will only be entitled to post 10 free posts and create 2 free threads a month when u are not a premium member.
Hmm, I really don't see that happening cos the traffic is seun's objective on nairaland.. so if you place restrictions like that, you and I know what that will mean for him.
HenryDion: You were obviously born with a silver spoon. Do you know what the child is being denied at his age? How sure are you that the child is not already malnourished? Op is a heartless man who should have died alone than bring an innocent kid out to suffer. He's to be blamed 100%.
I wasn't born with a silver spoon bro.. I'm just like any normal struggling guy out there but in life we all make mistakes and learning from them is what makes us who we are.
It's his fault, we all can see that but will you kill him for that? No Life must go on. I just felt you were a bit harsh that's all.
HenryDion: You're very foolish. You have not gotten a stable job, but you're married with a kid. What was your plan? For the innocent kid to suffer on your behalf? You are a mumu man.
The deed is done already, It will cost u nothing to offer a piece of advice..thats all he needs and not what u are doing right now. Where is the honor in hitting a man who is already down?
Remember no one is perfect. It could be you tomorrow. You never know.
Marxist001: Good day everyone. Sincerely, I don't think I will be able to survive this new year without a job, as things keep getting tougher. It's been 5 years now since I finished my youth service, but clearly without a stable job. I have been struggling to survive, with a wife and kid. My son is 4, and yet I can't enroll him in the cheapest school in my community. The thought of it breaks my heart, my wife keeps him indoors until noon when other kids are back from school. I am so ashamed of this daily practice. My rent on the other hand is due to expire by February next year. I can't find sleep, I am the first child of my parents, I fear I would die of high blood pressure. I am smart, hardworking and with a good degree(B. Sc Sociology 2.1). I have good Computer knowledge. I am also a very creative person, but there's no platform for me to showcase my ability. I am a skilled painter, but no jobs. I can fit in any job. Please my Son must start schooling by January, I don't want to disappoint him. Please I need a job. 09151775400 WhatsApp. Mods please help me push to front page.
How does suicide solve ur problem? Besides, taking one's life is even a more grave sin to commit, u know? Pls take things easy Biko. Asides the thieves and looters who disguise as politicians/ leaders, No one is exempted from the cruelty and hardship of this country. Ur wife and son need u more than ever..just keep pushing ok. There is hope.
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IsaacAdetunji1: Meet Prophet Daniel Abodunrin, Who was Eaten by Lion for trying to Replicate the Bible Story of Daniel in "the Lion's Den" �
Prophet Daniel Abodunrin was a popular Nigerian pastor that died while trying to replicate the Bible story of Daniel. Before the year 1991, Prophet Daniel Abodunrin had already performed so many miracles, however, in 1991, he decided to replicate the Bible story of Daniel who was thrown inside the lion's den but survived because of the powers that were bestowed on him by God.
Prophet Daniel Abodunrin decided to perform his daring miracle at the zoological garden at the University of Ibadan. On that faithful day, people from within and outside Nigeria were at the zoo to see the array of animals at the zoo, however, Prophet Daniel Abodunrin was at the zoo to put to test the word of God. On that faithful day, Prophet Daniel Abodunrin came to the zoo dressed in red clothes.
Prophet Daniel Abodunrin reportedly sneaked into a cage that was filled with lions as he hoped to showcase to people that the God Daniel served in the olden days still exists. Prophet Daniel Abodunrin entered the lion's den with the Holy Bible under his armpit. People who were at the zoo tried to persuade him to come back but he refused to heed their advice.
As Prophet Daniel Abodunrin entered the cage, he was praying and speaking in tongues. He was also reciting some Bible passages. He called on the God of Daniel to repeat what he did in the Bible. According to reports, on sighting Prophet Daniel Abodunrin, the lions retreated backward. Prophet Daniel Abodunrin kept on closing in on the lions and all of a sudden, the lions attacked him. According to some eyewitnesses, Prophet Daniel Abodunrin's Bible fell on the ground immediately after the lions attacked him. Prophet Daniel Abodunrin died as the lions attacked him until there was no life left in him. After the incident, many Nigerians condemned Prophet Daniel Abodunrin for what they described as reckless action. #manjalaTv #kwaraupdates
Education › Re: What Is A Normal Amount To Spend On An Engagement Ring? by Rickmann: 9:54am On Dec 29, 2021
Fraser Suites, Abuja -N389,975.00 per night
. Guyman suppose to always be like a guyman and man up to act like one...