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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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MissMarpleRocks · 29/12/2021 08:09

Congratulations 🥳 lovely ring & love the story of your proposal!

MrsLargeEmbodied · 29/12/2021 08:16

congratulations op Smile Flowers

SunshineCake1 · 29/12/2021 08:33

I think the being able to lift you for the first time is what makes this so romantic. How lovely he found it all funny and isn't a twat who decided to punish you for nearly finding the ring and spoiling his surprise.

Congratulations!

Wam90 · 29/12/2021 08:35

Yay! Congratulations 😍😍. What a perfect end to the year for you 🥰🥰

SunshineCake1 · 29/12/2021 08:35

[quote rocky1914]@BorisKilledMyHusband 🤣🤣🤣[/quote]
I think she's laughing at the emoji comment, not the fact you say your dh died.

Icouldabeenalawyer · 29/12/2021 08:41

Congratulations op 💐

OneToThree · 29/12/2021 08:47

Ah how lovely, congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

gofigureit · 29/12/2021 08:52

You guys sound so adorable! Congratulations !!! 🎉🎉🎉

Mc3209 · 29/12/2021 08:53

OP, how wonderful! That's a gorgeous ring and what a romantic story! Congratulations 🎉🎉

Kshhuxnxk · 29/12/2021 08:56

Congratulations, lovely news!

supersop60 · 29/12/2021 08:56

Great news and great story. Congratulations OP!

YonderTweek · 29/12/2021 08:57

Aaaahh congratulations! Smile Lovely ring too.

I was telling my husband about this thread last night because I found it so funny and cute. I'll tell him what the outcome was and I'm sure he'll be all pleased.

Vanillabourbon · 29/12/2021 09:03

Huge congratulations! I've loved this thread ❤

Pipsquiggle · 29/12/2021 09:04

Congratulations OP - what a lovely ring and he sounds like a lovely bloke. Happy wedding planning!

Alongtimelurker · 29/12/2021 09:08

So glad I checked back for an update…. Not expecting anything yet.
Congratulations to you both! Lovely news 😁

sageandbasil · 29/12/2021 09:10

Aw a lovely thread congratulations OP. Lovely proposal and ring!

SaltedCaramelIcedLatte · 29/12/2021 09:17

Congratulations ❤

DisforDarkChocolate · 29/12/2021 09:20

Congratulations @icecreamgirl94, what a beautiful ring and a lovely proposal.

Nowomenaroundeh · 29/12/2021 09:25

Congratulations OP. Beautiful ring, beautiful story.

handbagsgladrags · 29/12/2021 09:27

Congratulations and thanks for sharing your lovely story with us!!!

robovac · 29/12/2021 09:28

Congratulations!!! Best thread this year!

WombatChocolate · 29/12/2021 09:29

Congratulations. And so lovely to read a thread with an answer to a question like this, and one which is so happy. And I’m cheered by the fact so many strangers have been rooting for you and are thrilled with your news this morning.

Enjoy your beautiful ring and planning your wedding xx

ThePix · 29/12/2021 09:30

This has made my day! Just read the whole
Thread and was super invested.. even had a lump in my throat at the proposal! Congratulations to you both, and thanks for sharing as it definitely cheered a lot of people up!! 💕💍

LowlandLucky · 29/12/2021 09:34

Congratulations Flowers

BlowDryRat · 29/12/2021 09:41

Congratulations! That's really a very sweet proposal.

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