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How did you react when you were proposed to?

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user8636283901 · 04/06/2025 18:21

Lighthearted and feel-good thread.

Just thinking back to my proposal; I kind of expected it but at the same time when DH got down on one knee I just held my face in my hands whilst standing there and burst in to tears for a good minute or so before saying yes. Which surprised me because I didn't think I'd be so overcome with emotion!

What was your reaction?

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NewPeaches · 05/06/2025 17:08

Fifthtimelucky · 05/06/2025 14:59

Same here too. That was over 30 years ago.

I am genuinely amazed that in 2025 some women still expect to be proposed to, especially when many of them already have children with their partners.

I must admit I sometimes silently baulk at the gratitude and tears, especially when they have children.

But obviously I just smile and say congratulations.

Ladychatterly86 · 05/06/2025 18:41

Shocked and I asked ' are you fkidding me? I was not expecting it. We were hiking in the mountains in North Africa and had stopped by a waterfall. Luckily, he wasn't offended by my reaction and laughed. I said yes. ❤️

user8636283901 · 06/06/2025 08:14

Andoutcomethewolves · 05/06/2025 15:30

Ordered another pint in the Wetherspoons we were in and then suggested going to the Cash Converters next door to get a cheap ring (he proposed with a hula hoop). My engagement ring was £15 and doubled up as my wedding ring.

Very classy, I know.

😂

I love this.

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