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Longest engagement

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heartsinvisiblefury · 09/07/2023 19:46

Currently on 23 years engaged, 31 together - partner proposed all those years ago, popped a ring on on my finger but has since admitted he never intended to marry as just doesn't like being centre of attention and the fuss - all the time knowing that I would have loved to. Begs the question what was the point of the proposal and ring 💍?

Anyway, can anyone beat 23 years and if so what's the reason that you never married?

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AnxiousShep · 09/07/2023 19:47

29 years. Life got in the way.

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heartsinvisiblefury · 09/07/2023 19:47

AnxiousShep · 09/07/2023 19:47

29 years. Life got in the way.

Did you want to get married and do you think you will?

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AnxiousShep · 09/07/2023 20:17

I wanted to be married. Never wanted a wedding. We are taking about getting married next year when we hit 30 years 😁

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doingthehokeykokey · 09/07/2023 20:20

If you have assets over £325k each, best get married for inheritance tax purposes! That includes your house

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Myn · 09/07/2023 20:44

My auntie and uncle got engaged when they met at 17 ... There now 70 and still haven't tied the knot though she does use his surname.