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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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JaniceBingALing · 27/12/2021 20:37

Good luck

CJat10 · 27/12/2021 20:38

Lol I need to know...

RiverSkater · 27/12/2021 20:40

Find box, close eyes, open box, check shape, close box, hide again.

GrandTheftWalrus · 27/12/2021 20:40

I found my ring months before he asked. So I had to lie and say I had no idea lol.

RiverSkater · 27/12/2021 20:40

As then you get the surprise to see it, if it is a ring 😊

jalepenopopper · 27/12/2021 20:41

Find box, close eyes, open box, check shape, close box, hide again.

This!!!! And hurry up!!

ChristmasPlanning · 27/12/2021 20:41

Checking for (hopefully) ring update. 🤞🏼💍

DoncasterHombre · 27/12/2021 20:42

I've just been reading some Nostrodamus predictions for 2022 (all bollocks, nothing worth reporting on) and decided to try my own hand at predicting what's in the box.

Firstly, I think we can agree my artistic skills are second to none. Second, it is ring related and, third, there will be a row later. Maybe. There might not be.

(Apologies OP but you've kept people waiting too long)

BlackCatz · 27/12/2021 20:43

@RiverSkater

Find box, close eyes, open box, check shape, close box, hide again.
This.
Roselilly36 · 27/12/2021 20:43

Aww don’t spoil the surprise OP, fingers crossed for NYE

ApolloandDaphne · 27/12/2021 20:43

@jalepenopopper

Find box, close eyes, open box, check shape, close box, hide again.

This!!!! And hurry up!!

Absolutely this.
akij · 27/12/2021 20:45

👀

xxreeldancerxx · 27/12/2021 20:45

As above .... and please do it soon and update us! Can't wait to find out .....

colouringindoors · 27/12/2021 20:46

🤔

whynotwhatknot · 27/12/2021 20:46

Sorry but laughing at the brad pitt seven reference

definitely feel around with your eyes closed although that wont help if its a ring and he still doesnt propose soon

Vallmo47 · 27/12/2021 20:46

Good luck OP!!!! 🙏

Policyschmolicy · 27/12/2021 20:47

Could you not go towards the hiding place with him in the room and see how he reacts?

MrsHGWells · 27/12/2021 20:53

Step away from the box, let your partner take his time to surprise you in the moment, let your story unfold. My DH proposed two days after NY's to be different and personal for us, loved every moment and it formed part of our story.
There are very few memorable moments in life please dont rob yourself of this moment.

ShinyHappyPoster · 27/12/2021 20:55

I'd have opened the box without thinking. I'm amazed you didn't.

Cheesywhine · 27/12/2021 20:55

If you’re my brothers girlfriend he asked her father on Xmas day, and plans to do it on the 30th.

Get your nails done Grin

Ginger1982 · 27/12/2021 20:59

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coochyboochy · 27/12/2021 20:59

Why can't you just ask him to marry you?

BlackCatz · 27/12/2021 21:00

@coochyboochy

Why can't you just ask him to marry you?
Oh here we go.
Toomuchtoodo · 27/12/2021 21:00

I want to know what’s in the box!

SimpsonsXmasBoogie · 27/12/2021 21:03

I would have immediately opened the box