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Unasked-For Advice

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To the person who came to my blog by searching for “cheapskate > doesn’t want to buy engagement ring”: Don’t marry him.

Ring © Wendy Brandes
Photography by SquareMoose

In general, I advise against marriage if a potential spouse inspires you to Google things such as “cheapskate,” “liar,” or “goddamned motherfucking asshole.”

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  1. Very good advice indeed.

    Today I saw a search on my blog for “tried to kill self in front of computer.”

    I’m still deciding on whether or not to be offended. LOL.

  2. Fuck that fuck. He needs to read Eat Pray Love. Oh man…I am so geeking out on that book.

    By a freaky coincidence, my captcha is “bride.” I am not lying and am taking a screenshot to prove it.

  4. HEAR HEAR! If you have to start thinking about whether or not YOU would buy YOURSELF one, you’re probably in the wrong place!

    xo

  6. haha ,Right on, it IS the WHOLE package when you marry someone!

    As of recent these are my search keywords today–

    meat the fokers
    what is an hbg?
    amazing lasagna
    ebank advantages japan gaijinpot
    solanah
    vintage wedding cake brown pic
    full figure vintage dress
    japan mansion
    japanese girl smoking weed

    meat the fokers… okay?

  9. Hi there-great advice and lets hope your stunning jewellery makes the cheapskate realise he’s needs a piece of WendyB jewellery!!

  11. you crack me up, Wendy! i’m glad my hubby may be fashionably clueless but not cheap. anyway, i’m drooling on this ring now. Wendy, Wendy, Wendy….hmmm you really make me think…should i travel or not?

    btw, hope you won’t mind us exchanging links?

    Chey*

  12. Great advice, and I adore that ring. When I win the lottery, I’m going to have you make me one in brushed gold. 😉

  13. Really, Wendy, you have to learn to express an opinion….!

    That’s a stunning ring, by the way, and I don’t usually go for sparkle on my baubles.

  14. So funny. Ever thought of having an advice section on the blog? You would give the best (and funniest) advice.
    Also I doubt Rodarte sells much either, but they are so gifted I hope they can keep going.

  17. You’d think that kind of jerk wouldn’t want his girl to Google those things, lest his picture come up in the results.

  20. Exactly. That’s why I don’t want to get married, you have to put up with someone else’s annoying personality traits for life. I’d happily get engaged though, in order to get my hands on that ring.

  21. Marry one of them… NO. Accept jewelry from them, well- that’ another matter. Except “cheapskate”. Who needs jewelry that turns your finger?

  24. Good advice indeed.

    I am apt to give my date 10 questions, if he passes then I will continue the date, if not.. I will walk out. I gave him a chance, and now we both wouldn’t have wasted our time.

    Ok I DON’T do that, but if I did how badass would that be!

  26. If I ever find a man who’s crazy enough to take me on full-time, I’ll be sending him your way for sure! x

  30. The possibilties for humour from google searches are endless! Some recent favourites that have landed at my blog include “20 dollar couch”, “big white poof” and “MUFFEN PORNO” (spelled like that, in all caps).

    my fave was when you shared your google hit for ‘what were anne boleyn’s initials’—I STILL crack up when i remember that!

  31. EW! What an a-hole! I suggest the lady (I’m assuming she’s a lady) to make the idiot listen to “Single Ladies”. It worked for Beyonce didn’t it?

  33. A man who’s financially cheap will be emotionally cheap. On the other hand, I turned down an ER once, because I did not want a sad little ring (all he could afford), nor did I want to plunge him into debt (which he was willing to do.) A gorgeous ring is a job but not if the timing isn’t right.