My [26 M] girlfriend [24 F] of a year, got me an anniversary gift of a really gaudy and ugly ring, I don't know how to tell her I hate it.

Ok, so I've been dating this, lets' call her Anna, for about a year now. Anna is one of the best girls whom I've had the privilege of being in a relationship with. She's a fantastic cook who loves making delicious food for me, is incredibly smart, funny, genuine and gets a long great with my friends and family. I see myself marrying and starting a family with her, and gazing deep into her eyes, I think she feels the same way.

There is one problem though. She has pretty horrible taste. It will be hard to describe but she kind of dresses like a 1920's actress in her dressing room or a psychic. Like turbans or cleopatra-style jewellery on her head, dresses with weird patterns. Her hair is often dyed in strange and interesting colours, her apartment although clean, is just full of random nonsense that traditional people in their 20's don't have.

Now, none of that is a major issue for me to be honest. I've asked her about it because I've been curious why she has the things she has (simply out of curiosity) and she said it is a form of self-expression and individuality. My friends often call her a, "strange but incredibly lovable woman", and I agree with them.

Anna and I have never exchanged physical gifts, the gifts we've exchanged are cooking for one another, treating each other to dinner dates and movies. We recently had our one year anniversary, I got her quilt she's really wanted and her, well, she got me this ugly ring. To give you an idea of my sense of style, nothing extravagant or something that stands out. Button up shirts, khakis, jeans, etc.

I think this ring is something that she really likes rather than her thinking it's something I'd really like. I don't wear a lot of jewelry but I occasionally wear some chains and bracelets, not really rings, I am under the impression she believed it is something I've wanted to accessorize with. When she gave it the only thing I could focus on was her excitement of me opening it up and her smile. She was so happy giving it to me. I've worn it a couple times when I am with her and she has made comments about me wearing it, there are a few times where before we've gone out on a date she has said, "you know what would look good? The ring!" and I've "agreed" and worn it. Although my friends have commented and joked about it (as guys do with one another) it hasn't bothered me, I just don't like it on my finger or feel it represents me.

Reddit, how in the hell do I tell her that I don't like this ring and don't want to wear it. I am not asking for another gift or want to throw it away, I have no problem keeping it in my room, or getting a stand for it to kind of show her that I admire it because it represents one year of us together, but I honestly cannot wear it.

TL;DR Girlfriend got me a really ugly ring as an anniversary gift and wants me to wear it. Don't know how to tell her I don't like it.

Submitted August 26, 2019 at 08:44AM by bennyllama https://ift.tt/2Nx1q5u