In most states an engagement ring given as a gift for Christmas or Birthday is legal property of the receiver, even if the engagement is broken off. It is a gift not a promise of a future marriage legally. So let him propose for Christmas if it doesn’t work out you can keep the ring. As an added bonus many jewelry stores will take it back as payment for a more expensive item. Maybe a nice pair of earrings.
In most states an engagement ring given as a gift for Christmas or Birthday is legal property of the receiver, even if the engagement is broken off. It is a gift not a promise of a future marriage legally. So let him propose for Christmas if it doesn’t work out you can keep the ring. As an added bonus many jewelry stores will take it back as payment for a more expensive item. Maybe a nice pair of earrings.