http://thegolder.com/diamonds-are-worthless/

There is a reason jewelry is heavily marketed towards women. They fall for it like sharks in chummed water. Most women today still believe you must pay 3 months salary on a ring. They will not settle for any less.

Judging by my potential earnings (even fresh out of college), at a MINIMUM, that would be a $25k ring. The average wedding cost in the United States is $26,720.

So for the engagement ring and the wedding, that would be $50k. Not counting the honeymoon or wedding ring. If you earn more that cost would go way up since that money is no longer yours. It belongs to her. And you're expected to be ok with that.

More reasons to stay MGTOW.