He's taking the prudent action: "Honey, I know you love your engagement ring, but we are going to trade it for a boat. Here's your replacement ring. I got it at the pawn-n-trade. I traded my ellipicle, my treadmill, and my nautilus machine for this new ring. Since we're getting married, I no longer have to take care of myself. Get me a cold one out of the fridge, hurry along" Let her know who the boss is up front.