Knew my partner wanted a diamond and of a certain cut. Knew I wasn't excited about spending a fortune on a diamond. So I split the budget midway so half was spe

Knew my partner wanted a diamond and of a certain cut. Knew I wasn't excited about spending a fortune on a diamond. So I split the budget midway so half was spent on the diamond/ring and half was spent on a trip to propose overseas somewhere memorable. Ultimately the happiness of your partner is what counts, but this combination made it more palatable for my practical self.