Female opinions on asking for rings back?

[pearlharbr]

The engagement ring is a gift. It belongs to your wife. You can ask for it back but she is under no obligation to give it to you, just as you are not obligated to return any gifts she gave you over the years.

Yes, it will make you look like a petty, bitter, selfish jerk. Not only to your wife but also to your daughters.

If you were detached you wouldn't care about her rings at all. You would be selling your ring to help finance the tv purchase.