I have been dating what many would say to be the perfect man. I mean he really has it: all good looks, manners, a great sense of humor, charm… you name it & he’s got it! We have been on a happy merry go ‘round for about one year. At the end of this year I started wondering about that magical question I wished to hear come from his lips. (Will you marry me? - Of course!)

Our one year anniversary was fast approaching and I could feel a proposal looming. My excitement was barely containable. The stage was set on a boat in Harrison Lake in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. My prince charming got down on one knee and asked if he could have the honor of spending his life with me. I was flying! What happened next is what horror movies are made of.

He proceeded to present a ring which looked like a graduation ring from the Elvis Impersonation Academy of Rejects. The ring had a lot of diamonds in the wrong spots and weighed enough to anchor a ship. THIS RING IS HIDEOUS! However if I ever decide to leave my government job I could go on the road with my new bling-bling as rapper DJ Devastated.

I HATED THIS RING IMMEDIATELY! Instead of jumping for joy I wanted to jump ship and drown myself. The disappointment was enough to make me cry which luckily he mistook for tears of joy.

I have been engaged for about three days and my hatred has grown. I have since learned that one of my best friends was a part of choosing the ring. This person was supposed to know me or at least I thought she should. Ladies, the weight of this ugly ring is killing me. I’ve got to let him know how I feel but I hate the idea of telling him. I mean - let’s face it how do you say you hate a diamond ring without sounding like a BIG B_ _ _ _ (fill in the blanks)!

Either way I guess I’ve got to come clean. If he hates me after I tell him I hate my engagement ring then so be it! I refuse to hate this ring for a lifetime! I’m going to tell him tonight after dinner that this ring is not meant for my wedding finger. If he really is the man of my dreams, we can get through this, but just in case wish me luck, fellow haters!

Credits: NICOLE CHANG