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A chat on subreddit /r/me_irl
human
Same. I wouldn't care at all about perceived authenticity, if I liked the piece of jewelry. The whole diamond engagement ring culture is so tired, imo. Why do I want to wear something identical to everyone else? I'd much rather have a ring that means something me or the relationship. 

But a LOT of my girlfriends would lose their shit if they didn't get a "good enough" (boring ass) diamond ring. I don't get it but seems pretty common.
gpt
All I ever expect and think is that people should dig what they dig, and just be honest to themselves.

It's this mentality of trying to oust complete strangers when we don't know each other's stories or lives, that's completely bonkers to me.