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DP teasing a surprise... WHAT IS IT

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Pogmella · 25/06/2019 13:31

Ok so I get that I should be patient and wait, but yeah, am human...

A while ago he mentioned (after a few drinks on a romantic weekend away) he had to meet someone that week as part of a secret that I wouldn’t find out about for months but would like.

He’s then over the next few weeks dripped more info and last night told me the surprise was about £100 and wasn’t an engagement ring (I had not asked if it was!) but he should probably start planning for that and what was my ring size Hmm

We have discussed marriage in the past and he indicated he didn’t want to talk further about dates etc as he wants to do an old school proposal so it’s not unanticipated- but now I don’t think that’s what it is?! Unless it’s a clumsy double bluff...

These things have come out gradually but by bit over several months of nights out. I’m pretty certain he’s not getting signed up by GCHQ anytime soon but WHAT IS THE SURPRISE it’s driving me mad. I wish he could have kept a lid on it...

What do you reckon?!

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TeapotofTerror · 25/06/2019 13:33

He's buying you a pet tarantula 🕷

EvaHarknessRose · 25/06/2019 13:33

He's not getting you a puppy is he?

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Pogmella · 25/06/2019 13:50

@EvaHarknessRose we already have a lively cocker spaniel so (much as I love her) I sincerely hope not!

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Whathappenedtooursummer · 25/06/2019 13:51

It's a new vacuum for the dog hair...

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Pogmella · 25/06/2019 13:53

@Whathappenedtoooursummer if he touches my beloved Miele I’ll have a surprise or two planned for him...

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GroggyLegs · 25/06/2019 14:13

If he's meeting them they:
Had to show him something - a portfolio of work?
He had to chose something: a jewellery design? Diamonds?
Or; your DP had to give them something - eg. A photo

I think he's commissioned a book of boudoir photos of himself, for your eyes only OP Wink the meeting was the photoshoot.

SegregateMumBev · 25/06/2019 14:14

He's taking ballroom dancing lessons.

MrsGaryLightbody · 25/06/2019 14:24

He's going to invite said person to join you for a night of passion ... don't say you haven't been warned..Wink

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Pogmella · 25/06/2019 14:24

@GroggyLegs that would be hilarious, I hope he’d make liberal use of props and possibly incorporate the dog somehow. Perhaps she could have a whip in her mouth and he’s all 50 shades bound to a bed?

@SegregateMumBev I did wonder about dance lessons- he absolutely hates dancing but I love it and can do a basic salsa.

I also (before I know figures) wondered about getting waxed/pierced/tattooed all of which would very much not be his style and judging his reaction to the suggestion are quite far off the mark...

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InsertFunnyUsername · 25/06/2019 14:27

He is going to get "Will you marry me" tattooed on his chest, is the only possible explanation. Enjoy OP.

I bloody hate not knowing.

DontBiteTheBoobThatFeedsYou · 25/06/2019 14:29

When do you find out?

Not for weeks? In which case, is this thread going to drag on for weeks?

Yes I'm in a bad mood.

Imaysnapandfart · 25/06/2019 14:29

I have no idea what it might be if it's not engagement-related, but I'd be severely pissed off as I HATE not knowing, and can't STAND the whole drip-feed surprise thing.

Either tell me everything, or tell me nothing! It's infuriating! :D

Hope it's something really nice OP!

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Pogmella · 25/06/2019 14:37

@DontBiteTheBoobThatFeedsYou yep not for weeks- and I totally feel your pain!

@Imaysnapandfart Thanks! I think I was hoping for reassurance I’m not super ungrateful or haven’t put 2+2 together to get 58. Although once he unprovoked said the words ‘engagement ring’ I did feel like he had actually shown his hand...

Ah well. Will try not to ruin it for him and keep an open mind to receiving boudoir photos or a sculpture of me made from his own hair and mucus or similar...

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crazygirluk · 25/06/2019 14:51

Are you sure that saying it's not an engagement ring wasn't just a diversion tactic? Especially if he asked your ring size at the same time...

Soola · 25/06/2019 15:17

Bondage swing.

ChihuahuaMummy1 · 25/06/2019 15:19

With him saying the amount it cost I doubt it would be a romantic present,is there anything you've been hankering after that's more practical?

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Pogmella · 25/06/2019 15:50

@ChihuahuaMummy1 yeah that is odd- he’s said it isn’t a boring present, I’ll definitely notice it and it’s really exciting. I did say a gardening job would be easier with a power saw and I suppose that would meet the brief- he’d be a brave man to get me that wound up and present me with a power tool though!

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Pogmella · 26/06/2019 08:39

Ok so there is an update! He started teasing it again last night and I teased him back about being dreadful with secrets but don’t worry I’ll act surprised if he proposed- he was really taken aback and asked me why I would think that/it’s too soon/I need to stop pushing him.

This obv turned into a bit of a row: why on earth did he ask my ring size?!

I told him I was annoyed the whole construct of a traditional proposal meant we were bound to have misunderstandings as we can’t talk about it and I wasn’t sure how I felt about such a big decision (the timing) not being discussed. He wants to talk about it in December or January. The surprise is something he wanted to give me for Christmas but didn’t have time to organise. I was surprised how disappointed I was and feel a bit foolish which isn’t great.

TL:DR I still don’t know what the surprise is. But he’s definitely not about to propose.

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Soola · 26/06/2019 08:56

That would really annoy me.

Not the proposal but but this big drama involving something he’s bought you but is leading you on some kind of silly dance to keep you guessing what it is.

It might be something very lovely but his way of going about it would taint it for me and I would not feel as pleased or exited when I finally receive it.

Why didn’t he just go about getting it organised and then give it to you? All this song and dance is silky and immature.

Soola · 26/06/2019 08:56

Silly

DoctorDread · 26/06/2019 09:00

Yeah that would annoy me too OP. Just spit it out already!!! He's made it far bigger than it needed to be and now whatever it is will be an anticlimax- and yes why ask about ring sizes?

Damntheman · 26/06/2019 09:24

I mean come on DP... if you're going to have a surprise in a few months you don't bloody hint that there'll be a surprise so the OP can either die of suspense or get bored of the whole thing! wtf was he thinking??

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Pogmella · 26/06/2019 09:37

@DoctorDread yeah I am going to try to forget about it because it’s obviously something someone’s making or personalising that he’s had in mind for ages and isn’t cheap- I don’t want it to be an anti climax.

This morning he did sheepishly admit that on reflection with the info I had a proposal probably seemed more likely than a Christmas present in July/Aug

Gah I want the floor to swallow me up I feel so embarrassed and I’m not sure why.

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Soola · 26/06/2019 09:42

You’ve done nothing wrong op.

I can only think his parents used to do stuff like this when he was growing up and he’s following suit.

I can understand someone being excited the week before a birthday telling you that they’ve got you something nice and the pair of you having a laugh but this is so drawn out that it’s not funny and just very immature.

OneThreadOnly0101 · 26/06/2019 10:04

How long have you been together?

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