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I think my partner is going to propose tomorrow...

538 replies

sleepysummery · 24/12/2023 20:20

Today he has been making me stand with my hands across my eyes, to take Polaroid photos of me.

So, this morning he took one of me next to the Christmas tree with my eyes closed. I couldn't open them until he'd left the room.

Then he's done a few more at random places across the day....

I don't want to get my hopes up but what is he hiding!? What is this about!!!

Excited but still need to keep my cool just in case it's something completely different haha.

Will update!!

OP posts:
Calliopespa · 25/12/2023 13:45

Tilllly · 25/12/2023 13:33

Well I'm not having a go at you @sleepysummery but I have to say he's been really rude, when we are all waiting

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

😃

SonicAllanKey · 25/12/2023 13:47

Well I’m looking forward to what I hope is a lovely positive update. 🥰

ItAintGonnaGoDownEasyIfItAintCheezy · 25/12/2023 13:50

I really hope he's done this photo thing and made a really lovely video montage too.

I hope you have a fantastic proposal op and all the miseries on here shrivel up in bitterness elsewhere.

Some people really are unbelievable.

Reesescheeses · 25/12/2023 13:53

OP has made it clear that SHE would love this type of proposal. Thats all that matters!! He knows her and loves her and is giving her a proposal she would enjoy. What else matters?

Very excited for you OP. Please do update!

CommonSenze · 25/12/2023 13:55

sleepysummery · 25/12/2023 12:59

This isn't for social media- he doesn't even have it 😂 well, he has a Facebook account that he rarely goes on.

This will be for me. I love this kind of stuff. I think it's romantic and sweet.

If you don't like it, well luckily it's not happening to you!!

Well bloody said. Bravo. 👏

Escapetunnelalmostcomplete · 25/12/2023 14:02

I'm intrigued. I need to know what he is up to now. Hope it is what you want OP!

Mulhollandmagoo · 25/12/2023 14:02

OP....ya killing me here 🤣 did he propose?? I hope so and I hope it was perfect for you both 💍

Flightdelay · 25/12/2023 14:09

Wondering the same! Did he not do it this morning? Is he more likely to do it later? I NEED to know 😂

Notsurehwhattdo · 25/12/2023 14:21

I hope the OP has a good day and gets the surprise proposal she wants, even if it's a bit unnecessary 3 kids in (that's the real commitment right there).

HoHoHoliday · 25/12/2023 14:22

There are some really mean comments on here! Whether it's a proposal or something else, here is someone who clearly loves his partner enough to make an effort to arrange what is presumably a personalised surprise.
OP, I'm looking forward to hearing what it is!

OhwhyOY · 25/12/2023 14:24

Tell him to hurry up, we all want to hear what it is! 😅

ireallycantthinkofaname · 25/12/2023 14:41

gosh why is everyone being so horrible? I kind of hope OP updates in a week to saying sorry not sorry haters, but after he got down on one knee they eloped with the kids for her dream wedding/short break and it was all perfect

cloudydays2 · 25/12/2023 14:47

What the hell is peoples problems! It’s not you who is getting this gift, negative energy on a day like this 😂 who cares if it isn’t to your liking, we all like different things and he’s clearly putting in some effort to whatever he’s doing in his own way. People are allowed opinions but Jesus Christ what is the need in half the comments !

SmudgeButt · 25/12/2023 15:03

Just wanted to wish you a very merry Christmas and I hope it's really enjoyable for all of you.

I'm pleased here - DH bought me the £4.99 watercolour ink set from Lidl!! Personally I'm thrilled!!!

surreygirl1987 · 25/12/2023 15:51

*This isn't for social media- he doesn't even have it 😂 well, he has a Facebook account that he rarely goes on.

This will be for me. I love this kind of stuff. I think it's romantic and sweet.

If you don't like it, well luckily it's not happening to you!!*

Well said! I think it's lovely. Am so excited for you!

Daisies12 · 25/12/2023 16:06

If my DP has done that I would have run a mile. Massive ick and all for show.

ru53 · 25/12/2023 16:12

Sharpness19 · 25/12/2023 13:14

Why would anyone be jealous? I haven’t commented but I have a lovely husband already.

I do find Christmas proposals a bit cringy and a cop out of a present tbh. I know someone who was proposed to on Christmas Day over ten years ago and is still with the bloke but still not married! 🙄

Each to their own though, I just had to respond to the “jealous” comment.

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I have no idea why anyone would be jealous of a stranger on the internet but really struggling to think of another reason why so many people are going out of their way to contribute negative comments and try to bring down the OP who is obviously excited about a really happy event in her life and causing no harm to anyone. Very odd behaviour.

Trez1510 · 25/12/2023 16:28

ru53 · 25/12/2023 16:12

I have no idea why anyone would be jealous of a stranger on the internet but really struggling to think of another reason why so many people are going out of their way to contribute negative comments and try to bring down the OP who is obviously excited about a really happy event in her life and causing no harm to anyone. Very odd behaviour.

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Really, the problem is it not yet a really happy event.

As OP said in her first post, she's trying to keep a lid on it in case it's not the the proposal with which she would be delighted.

I think posters sharing her excitement at this 'happy event' are as bad as the posters spouting about 'ick' etc. as that's just nasty and unnecessary.

However, there needs to be a balance between encouraging the OP's excitement that it's definitely a much-wanted proposal, and helping her keep a lid on it in case it is not that.

With that in mind, I suggested upthread it may be a car - not to piss on the OP's excitement but to help ground her. Particularly so when the social media trend that appears to have been employed by the partner is not exclusively used for proposals.

FWIW, I hope it is a proposal. 👍

Hibernatalie · 25/12/2023 16:39

Just discovered this thread and checking in for ring updates!! X

whiteshutters · 25/12/2023 16:57

It will be once the kids are in bed!

Grimchmas · 25/12/2023 17:01

Placemaking for the update!

WhenRobinsAreNear · 25/12/2023 17:18

Following!

CrunchyCarrot · 25/12/2023 17:21

This is so exciting OP! Hope it all goes well!

jays · 25/12/2023 17:28

Daisies12 · 25/12/2023 16:06

If my DP has done that I would have run a mile. Massive ick and all for show.

No one asked you how you’d feel.

tiggergoesbounce · 25/12/2023 17:49

I was confused when you said OP, that you have asked him and he said its coming later..(or similar to that) ..so have you asked him if hes proposing and he has said its later ???

It all sounds exhausting, if you want him to propose what has been his previous reasons for not getting married if he knows thats what you want?

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