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To wonder why I didn’t get engaged this weekend?

556 replies

icecreamgirl94 · 27/12/2021 19:12

(Lighthearted because knowing me I’ve probably got totally the wrong end of the stick)
Last week I stumbled across a ring box hidden away (I honestly wasn’t snooping I just accidentally found it while putting something away). Obviously I didn’t say anything. But now we’ve had Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day and no proposal.
I’m just baffled generally tbh as we’re not that type of couple, we’ve always said when we want to get married we’ll just start planning it together. We’ve had quite an up and down year with covid obviously and DP got ill in the summer, but we also had our first successful pregnancy so I thought maybe he’d decided to make a big gesture. But nothing.
Has he changed his mind? 😂
Was it not actually for me? 😂
It’s so silly I just keep laughing at myself. What’s going on?? 😂😂

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Anothermumm · 28/12/2021 19:33

I feel like I'm waiting for the next episode on a TV show when I just really want to binge watch it 😂😂

HidingFromDD · 28/12/2021 19:34

If you're going out with friends on NYE maybe he's going to propose just before so you can flash the ring on your night out.

Alternatively, watch love actually on NYD and see if he squirms

NigellaBangBangTurkey · 28/12/2021 19:40

It could be a cufflinks box...,🤔

ivegotthisyeah · 28/12/2021 20:02

Spent 30 mins reading this so I am defo placemarking 💍 ❤️

RainbowBabyForChristmasPlease · 28/12/2021 20:08

@HaveringWavering

“We had our first successful pregnancy” is the weirdest way I have ever heard someone say “we had a baby”.
Not if it was a Pregnancy after previous losses, it isn't
RosiePosieDozy · 28/12/2021 20:12

Hope he proposes. Come on OP's DP!!!!

Reila24 · 28/12/2021 20:16

I cant believe you didnt just look inside!

Jessesgirl13 · 28/12/2021 20:18

Placemarking Smile I need to know how this ends!

Dasher789 · 28/12/2021 20:21

Exciting times Grin

BigBrightStarz · 28/12/2021 20:28

Whatever the outcome, just don't let it consume you where you're completely disappointed if it's nothing to what you thought!
I hope you've had a lovely Christmas and have a lovely New Year! SmileFlowers

Alongtimelurker · 28/12/2021 20:29

Not shamelessly placemarking, invested in this like everyone else. Rooting for you OP. 🥰

BigBrightStarz · 28/12/2021 20:29

I meant that in a nice way too so apologies if it comes across rude!

huffyhufferson · 28/12/2021 20:31

Ooh please keep us posted!

Jinglebaubles · 28/12/2021 20:35

Bookmarking!

Woodworm2020 · 28/12/2021 20:43

I feel as though its important for me to know the outcome to this. Bookmarked!!

WorraLiberty · 28/12/2021 20:54

@Reila24

I cant believe you didnt just look inside!
But if she did, there'd be no 'placemarking' and 'begging' for updates for the next 3 days.
Overnightoats1 · 28/12/2021 21:00

My now husband had my ring (in the box) in the toe of an old smelly trainer for 6 months! I'm very glad I didn't know though as it would be very hard!!

IndieR22 · 28/12/2021 21:01

I'm just here to see if you update...

Justheretoaskaquestion91 · 28/12/2021 21:06

@WorraLiberty

Indeed

uhohspaghettiohh · 28/12/2021 21:07

Damn him moving it!

QueenJeanie · 28/12/2021 21:14

@IndieR22

I'm just here to see if you update...

Hopefully the DP hasn't realised what the OP is up to. It would be awful if they had an argument about it.

Vapeyvapevape · 28/12/2021 21:18

WorraLiberty
Reila24
I cant believe you didnt just look inside!
But if she did, there'd be no 'placemarking' and 'begging' for updates for the next 3 days

Lol

TameDucksAtChatsworth · 28/12/2021 21:20

@Vapeyvapevape

*WorraLiberty Reila24 I cant believe you didnt just look inside! But if she did, there'd be no 'placemarking' and 'begging' for updates for the next 3 days*

Lol

Nail on Head!
Reila24 · 28/12/2021 21:40

@WorraLiberty surely people arent that invested in some random anonymous stranger on the internets relationship status Confused

I do get the impression threads like these are a stretch for attention but i didnt think people cared that much

nellyburt · 28/12/2021 21:40

Ooh I think nye.