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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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Treesandsheepeverywhere · 29/12/2021 10:14

Congratulations OP!! 🍾🥂. What a beautiful proposal.
My first engagement thread on MN, glad it has a happy ending.
You two sound so adorable.
Happy wedding planning 👰🤵.

Treesandsheepeverywhere · 29/12/2021 10:16

Oops, chose gold/neutral emojis, not sure how it changed it.

comfortablyfrumpy · 29/12/2021 10:48

Congratulations!

angieloumc · 29/12/2021 10:55

Congratulations! What a lovely story.

liveforsummer · 29/12/2021 11:00

He said he didn’t have a set day planned, he just wanted to do it one day this week between Christmas and new year and when I nearly went in the drawer last night he knew it would have to be today

So mumsnet helped. We speeded (sped - not sure which it is 😆) it up for you at least with the advice to go on to the drawer.

Huge congrats OP and use all the emojis you like. It conveys how truly over the moon you are Thanks

KarenofSparta · 29/12/2021 11:13

@Michellelovesizzy

Just wait 4 ny x
I don't know where to start between you, those looking for offence then Boris: maybe RTFT and possibly Cancel The Cheque, and also READ the ROOM/context but I'm thrilled for you and your family OP, Happy 2022 to be Thanks
Tillow4ever · 29/12/2021 11:20

I’m so happy for you OP - and glad he knows the truth about you finding it in advance too! It’s a beautiful ring and such a lovely story xx

icecreamgirl94 · 29/12/2021 11:28

Genuinely a massive thank you for all the lovely messages on here, you’re all so kind! I love this site sometimes 🥰

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Opalfeet · 29/12/2021 11:44

I casually pkacemarked earlier. Love a happy ending, congratulations!

Alcemeg · 29/12/2021 11:49

Congratulations OP, what a happy story! Long may your husband continue to lift you up, in every way. 💗

HeyupitsChristmas · 29/12/2021 11:51

Congratulations OP 🥂

Wishing you every happiness.

icanbewhatiwant · 29/12/2021 11:55

Congratulations 👏

mediciempire · 29/12/2021 11:58

aww how sweet!

Enko · 29/12/2021 12:15

Congratulations

TheLovelinessOfBaublyDemons · 29/12/2021 12:24

I only just found this thread, congratulations OP!

uhohspaghettiohh · 29/12/2021 12:41

Ahhh huge congratulations!

Christmascakecakecheese · 29/12/2021 12:42

Congratulations! I'm a bit of a hormonal mess at the moment so this has made me cry! This whole story is so cute, when your child is old enough to understand it'll be such a good story to tell '...and then a bunch of women from the internet told me to have another look at the box...' Grin

Newestname002 · 29/12/2021 12:47

Hurrah!! Congratulations @icecreamgirl94. My goodness this really is MN at its best. 🌹

BeefnHorseradish · 29/12/2021 12:47

That's so wonderful to read OP! Thank you for sharing and congratulations!!! ❤️

GinIronic · 29/12/2021 12:56

I love a happy ending. Congratulations Flowers

TitoMojito · 29/12/2021 13:04

Awww this is so lovely! And I'm glad it all worked out and wasn't a Love Actually moment 🙈 Congrats OP!!!

mommybear1 · 29/12/2021 13:18

Awwww I have been following this thread hoping for just this lovely outcome - massive congratulations OP 🥳🥳🥳🥳

Jbck · 29/12/2021 13:28

Cannot believe I missed this last night, Ive been refreshing everytime I was on MN.
Massive congratulations to you both, your ring is stunning 💍 🤩

Sproutpie · 29/12/2021 13:34

Yay! Congratulations to you both. Sounds like you’ve got yourself one of the good guys.

saleorbouy · 29/12/2021 13:34

Wait, don't spoil his plans and just be patient.

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