TIP #5: PICK THE RIGHT TIME
Don’t ask for the ring back in the middle of a fight. Or when she’s sobbing about how much she misses “us.” Or when you’re both tanked. You shouldn’t delay too long — if she’s already put it in a safety deposit box, you’re screwed — but I also don’t think it’s wise to ask for the ring back during a period of extreme up-and-down emotions on either side.
You’ll use a word she doesn’t like, she’ll accuse you of being insensitive, you’ll tell her that you never thought she was the gold-digging type, and suddenly dishes are flying at your head and that ring is as good as gone. So try to make sure your interactions are (mostly) conflict-free before you ask for the ring.
