could "I've got her a ring " mean anything else

[NamesNick]

group of us at a friends house last night having drinks before we head out to pub

I was upstairs waiting for the loo to become free and overhead dp saying to his mate "I've got her a ring "

they seemed to be discussing my birthday which is in two weeks as they were talking about where we would go and what we would do

could I have misheard? is he going to propose? it could just be that he has got me a ring couldn't it?

now I cannot get the comment out my head and am surpisingly excited about the prospect of a proposal

however there is a definite part of me that thinks this must be something else...

I wouldn't want to chose 'the' ring. I'd want him to chose.

This is so exciting. I love a bit of romance me .
I agree with other posters , nothing has happened to rule out the possibility

ok. im a complete cow.

I found the gift. wasn't looking. who the fuck hides gifts in the tv unit cupboard

anyway. I looked.

it is jewellery. but earrings and necklace. obviously I misheard earrings...10 points to the poster who came up with that

and perfume set I believe, hopefully its my favourite.

lovely lovely gesture and I know he is nervous about me liking my present BUT after a very quick sneaky peek I am not sure I like them. ..

wtf do I do?

feel rotten tbh, and like a complete wally for even thinking it was a ring!!

dont get me wrong I am not disappointed with no ring, just embarrassed really. ..I know better than to get swept away in nonsense.

of course it would be earrings

im a prick

just re read my post and come across a selfish bitch. I am nice really

Argh! Practise your 'lovely!' Face and buy wine. And chocs.

Oh don't worry NN! Thanks for giving us sad acts a bit of excitement!

Now the question is, where does this leave you? How do you feel about your future after this? Ready for a big chat about the future, or to do the deed yourself...?

Also for being naughty enough to peek. Bad Namenick.

oh op.

You accidentally lose a not so nice earring in the future.

But..... are you now tempted to pop the question?

deal I dont think this leaves us anywhere other than where we are. if that makes sense.
happy and content with each other.

my stupidity really. getting caught up in whimsical nonsense

I've been honest with dh in the past and it hurts his feelings so much, then it discourages him for other times, so unless it was horribly expensive and you utterly loathe it, I'd try and figure out what it'll go with etc.

good suggestion guitar.

I am known for losing earrings.

im divorced already. what the hell was I thinking.

don't beat yourself up. I have a bloody ring living in my partners sock drawer, I pretend not to think about it but I know it's there burning a hole in the drawer. It would be odd to have not got slightly excited.

NAMESNICK

GO AND SIT IN THE CORNER!!

Bad girl!!

At least your partner has imagination to get you something lovely for your birthday.

My OH has asked if I'd like some compost for my birthday. Compost I bloody ask you. Yes the garden does need it, but really.

Anyhow, I've emailed him a link to a lovely bag, purse and slippers. Nothing extravagant or expensive but least it will be something I like and could do with replacing.

Normally I get a card and manky bunch of flowers bought on the day from the garage in the village.

Granville72

He could fill the bag and purse and slippers with compost? Double whammy? Helpful.

DH bought me earrings and a matching necklace. I was rather surprised as since having the kids I can't wear earrings plus I didn't like either item. It was hard and I did tell him. He was disappointed but acted like a grown up and returned it. Knowing DH they cost a lot of money and it is daft to waste that.

Rather than lie to him and be stuck with a gift you don't like, could you say something along the lines of "They're lovely , but too fancy for everyday wear, could we exchange them for something simpler I could wear all the time?"

Unless the earrings are for pierced ears,in which cast the shop may not take them back and you'd better practice that face Stupidhead mentioned...

They sound like lovely presents, just a pity if you're not keen on them. At least the thought was there. Hope you enjoy your birthday!

Is it your birthday today OP? If so, many happy returns. Hope your new earrings are lovely

Granville, nooooo! I've heard some terrible birthday gifts but that takes some beatings you def need to be directional and just tell him what you want!

NN, ahh! you sound a bit disappointed. Hope you had a nice birthday anyway. Sounds like you know now that you might actually like him to pop the question. If so, see above advice and say so in words of one syllable. A lot of men don't do hints or see any reason to change a perfectly good arrangement but if you want marriage tell him.xx

Awwww! They were bought with love so wear them with love!

Even if they are hoops the size of loo seats.

You've got all the time in the world to get hi. Round to your idea of a gift once he's wearing the ball and chain lol

If you accept the gift with the love that's offered, I'm sure the ring will be on its way.

Yes, wear the earrings he's bought you. He deserves credit for trying, just needs more guidance in the future.