A recent post on the Hugot Ni Juan Facebook page has sparked widespread discussion and debate. The post, from an anonymous sender, details her mixed emotions after her boyfriend of eight years proposed with a ring costing ₱299.
The sender expressed her dilemma, feeling guilty for being upset about the ring’s low cost. She questioned whether the inexpensive ring reflected her value in her boyfriend’s eyes or if she was overreacting. “Am I too immature to feel this way?” she asked.
She also mentioned discovering the ring’s price on the online shopping platform Shopee, leading her to wonder whether to confront her boyfriend or to set aside her feelings to not spoil the proposal moment.
The post has since gone viral, with netizens divided in their opinions. Some sympathize with her emotional conflict, while others advocate for the symbolic value of the ring over its monetary worth.
“It’s not about the monetary value of the ring. It’s the reasoning that he has a lot of struggles and responsibilities, that he is the breadwinner and his siblings rely on him for school that made it clear he isn’t ready for marriage,” one Facebook user wrote.
“Rather than placing emphasis on the cost of the engagement ring, she would have cherished the love that is truly priceless. The true value lies in the depth of the connection shared, transcending material considerations,” another netizen commented.
“Yesss. Kahit pa yan plastic yes pa din. As long as the intention is genuine, & he is real.. We can get a new one later or soon as we can afford a diamond. Let us understand, that getting into engagement is not about the amount of a ring in our fingers. It is about the amount of love, loyalty, and words honor to stand by your side.. At yung Hindi ka lulukohin,” another one noted.