rubbish no woman is that desperate and no man is that stupid.  Anyone would think men dont want to get married and lots of them actually do, the old ball and chain routine still being put forward by the media the truth is the two most healthiest groups are Married Men and Single Women and the two most unhealthiest? Married Women and Single Men - head for the hills ladies!! Plenty of my female friends are desperate for their men to propose but it's not because they are obsessed with weddings. It's because it's supposedly a symbol of how good a "catch" you are and how good/serious your relationship is. Many don't mind having a long engagement- they just want to be asked. I think in terms of rings, it should be what the woman likes (obviously the guy can't read her mind but going past a jewellery store while walking down the street is a seemingly good plan if you are intending of proposing.) a 30 ring could be much more beautiful than a 600 ring and there s also the factor than the woman will never have any clue as to how much it cost. totally agree..i'm quite happy to buy my own ring..and not at stupid money..told my partner he doesn't need to spend loads but he doesn't seem to agree, surely a 30 quid ring that i like is better than a 600+ ring that just looks like every other..also its 2011 Balls! Every article acts