I gave direct hints: 13 percent
He surprised me: 34 percent
What are these statistics for? These are the results of a survey given by The BAA (Bridal Association of America) to recently married females. The question: "Who picked out your engagement ring?"
I am focusing on the bottom 34 percent. This is NOT directed at couples who decide together to get engaged and then opt to go together to get the woman a ring. Nope. I am thinking about that hopeful guy who has gathered up all his courage after a thoughtful shopping trip and then goes the extra…