<human>: I am 21 f and he is 27 m. We have been together for two years, and have not gotten enaged yet, but we are pretty seriouse about it. Now we are talking about proposals and engagement rings and where we might elope to. And I am very sure that this guy will deliver on his promises. Anyway. 

Now I understand that he does not make that much money, and he never did. But I remember him saying months ago something like "I spent $1,500 on my ex wife's ring, it was pretty cheap."  And now a few days ago to me he said he would only spend between $600-700 for the ring.

At first I was very okay with it, and even looked at some cheaper rings since I do not care about money spent on stupid stuff in general, but I just remembered how much he spend on his ex wife and he even said it was an okay about of money to spend on a ring, but not okay for me. He made about $19,000 yr when when was with her, and with me he makes about $25,000 yr. (He switched jobs) 

It's not a lot at all I know, and I am okay with that...but he spent double on her, when he had less money, and even said that her ring price was no big deal, but mine is apparently. He has less debt now too while he is with me. 

Oh and he claims to like me way more than he ever did her, but I am not too sure now...What do you think? I just do not want to get married to the wrong guy, and I am not sure if this is a flag or not. 

We have our ups and downs and we have more ups, but when we get downs then they are pretty annoying. 

And this will be the first time that I am getting married, him the second time. 

Help please.

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<bot>: Boyfriend and soon to be husband maybe spent 2x on ex wife's ring and thought it was no big deal, but he wants to be cheap with me but claims to like me more. I am confused.