Was anyone else wanting an engagement ring but didn't get one?

[christmasshime]

I was really hoping for an engagement ring from DP for Christmas. I did hint, we've spoken about getting married but he didn't get one or ask. We live together, have been together for 2.5 years. Haven't mentioned it to him as he did get me really nice things, plus he's got a bad cold so don't want to cause any negative feelings, but I am so disappointed. We were meant to plan a low-key wedding this year (2023) but didn't happen as I couldn't get him to commit to anything specific. Gutted. Anyone else in the same boat?

We never actually ‘got engaged’ - just decided to get married in around 6 months’ time. I’d have rather liked a ring, but to dh at the time (aeons ago now) ‘getting engaged’ was desperately uncool.

So I didn’t make a thing of it.
But he eventually bought me a really lovely ring right after the birth of dd2, which TBH meant a good deal more to me.

Congratulations OP 💐 I hope all goes well!

Ahh congratulations!

I wish you all the best, OP. Hopefully once you've booked the venue you can choose a ring you like and make it 'official'.

If he gets cold feet at any point I think you've had your answer and should call it a day. Hope all goes well for you.