DEAR MISS MANNERS: I bought an expensive engagement ring for my fiancee. She went to get the band sized and possibly a different style band. She then selected a much larger diamond that costs thousands more, and she knew the price difference. I heard this not from her, but from the salesman who (with her knowledge) phoned me to explain how she loves the new proposed ring and diamond.
Am I right to feel hurt and disrespected?
GENTLE READER: Yes, but what you should really feel is panicked.