According to In Touch, Jon “I’m going through such a difficult time right now” Gosselin got engaged to his 22-year-old girlfriend Hailey Glassman on Sunday. Now this is In Touch, so the story could be total crap. But they do have a lot of precious details – like how Jon proposed to Hailey with a $180,000 ring. But that’s not the best part. The ring – the engagement ring, remember – is a skull surrounded by four black diamonds. Part of me thinks that can’t possibly be an engagement ring and In Touch has got it wrong. Maybe it’s just a ring. The world’s ugliest and tackiest, but just a ring. But considering Jon’s Ed Hardy fascination, it really could be his idea of a classy rock.

Less than a month after separating from his wife, an insider close to Jon & Kate Plus 8 star Jon Gosselin says Jon has proposed to his new girlfriend, 22-year-old Hailey Glassman! “Jon has been telling everyone that he loves her and she loves him, so why waste time?” says the insider, adding that Jon presented Hailey with a $180,000 engagement ring designed by Edouard Nahum — featuring a skull surrounded by four black diamonds — during a romantic getaway to St. Tropez on July 12. “They started dating two months ago and they both just knew the other was the one instantly.” The couple was in the French Riviera to meet with Ed Hardy clothing designer Christian Audigier, who tells In Touch, “We had a great time.” The two stayed in a $2,000-a-night room at the Chateau de la Messardiere, drank champagne and ate lobster after an afternoon on Christian’s yacht, and went shopping in Antibes. Christian helped them celebrate their engagement on July 13. “They all went out to the V.I.P Room nightclub in St. Tropez after dinner,” says another source close to the group. “Hailey was flashing her ring around and they were kissing and hugging.”

Although they’ve only been together for a few months, Jon has already spoiled Hailey with the trip to the South of France, fancy dinners and shopping sprees at malls near her hometown of New City, N.Y. In early July, Jon took Hailey for sushi at Yama Ya, and to Wally’s Ice Cream Parlor for dessert. In June, Jon and Hailey were spotted at the True Religion store at Garden State Plaza mall, where he dropped $1,000. “He made a big purchase,” a witness confirms to In Touch. And at Neiman Marcus, Jon “bought a bracelet,” an employee adds. Says the college friend, “I think she’s with him to use his money. No doubt in my mind.” Money isn’t the only reason she might be attracted to Jon. “Hailey is fame-hungry,” the college friend says. “She auditioned for The Real World. I’m not surprised she’s with someone in the public eye.” And though Jon has often complained about the pitfalls of fame, none of that seems to matter to him. During their celebratory night in St. Tropez, the source says the happy couple started to plan their wedding. “Jon said to Hailey: ‘Why don’t we get married in Vegas?’ and she squealed ‘yes!’” says the insider. “They are already talking about staying in the Venetian Hotel on their wedding night and what sort of dress she’ll wear.” The pair even asked Christian’s best friend to be a witness at the ceremony.

[From InTouchWeekly.com]

There’s not a single part of that story that doesn’t make me ill. Though in fairness, it does sound like Jon and Hailey have matching taste. He proposes with a skull ring, she loves the idea of getting married in Vegas. They’re both eager for fame. I really hope her dress is Christian Audigier-designed and features more skulls and some shredded roses or something. I have a lot of reasons why I think this sounds like B.S., but let’s face it: once a guy takes you to Wally’s Ice Cream Parlor, you might as well change your last name.

It is obviously way too soon for Jon to get engaged. It is way too soon for him to even be in a serious relationship. He and Kate technically separated a month ago – though to be fair, there are rumors that they have been separated a lot longer. But nonetheless, error on the side of caution and restraint, especially when it comes to things your kids are going to see. Jon’s eight children will grow up, and it’s doubtful they won’t someday judge him negatively for the way he’s behaving post-separation. Kids might tell you they’re okay with something because they want to make their parents happy. That doesn’t mean they’ll stay okay with it, especially when they reflect back as adults.

Speaking of adults, Jon needs to start acting like one. He is a father of eight kids. Who he’s left with his estranged wife while he enjoys a pleasant vacation in Europe. I could never stand Kate, but now I honestly have empathy for her. I’d be livid. He’s gallivanting around having a wonderful time without any responsibility whatsoever while she’s taking care of their eight children. If he keeps acting like this, she’s going to get a lot more public sympathy, and eventually that lead to the attention she wants but they both crave. Jon needs to start acting like a decent father who puts his kids first if he wants everyone to be nice to him during his “difficult time.”

Here are Jon and Hailey at the Nice airport yesterday. He returned to the States “to work” while she stayed in France. She is wearing a ring on her left hand. Images thanks to BauerGriffinOnline.