Promise rings?!

I have never heard of a promise ring before. It doesn't seem to mean anything other than a monogamous relationship (which is the norm after 5 months of dating).

Isn't this something you should talk about with your partner?

If he is asking you to commit to marriage, then I would say 5 months is probably too soon. But if this were the case, he would be giving you an engagement ring instead of a promise ring.

If the promise ring is a way for him to let you know he is really serious about the relationship and that you are special to him, then it is appropriate (if the relationship is at that point and his feelings are sincere). It would nice if you felt the same way, but it seems like you don't (which is perfectly ok). Either way you should be open with him and discuss your feelings directly.

The key to any relationship is communication. The only people who can decide what a "promise ring" means is you and your partner. And you two are the only people who can decide whether this matches the level of commitment of your relationship.

After all, we are just an anonymous voices on the internet. Talk to your partner.

Rings mean nothing if you don't trust your bf or have no confidence in the fact that the relationship will have longevity

probably too soon too

Despite what JRR Tolkein would have us believe, rings do not have mystical powers. They do not make people more (or less) committed. They are gifts and they are symbolic, yes. But they don't create something that was not there, they do not fix relationships and they do nothing to stop fighting.

Promise rings are used for mental satisfaction the reason behind it is to make relationship between couples stronger and long lasting nothing beyond that.

Definitely means you are exclusive to this guy and the next step would be an engagement, although there's no time frame.

Be sure THAT's what you want NOW.

We're talking about a promise to consider something off in the future. If it has cash value, take it.

Def of cash value.. He went to jared

If you can sell it, accept it. There is no commitment involved.