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

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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!!

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determinedtomakethiswork · 24/12/2023 23:03

It sounds as though he's going to send the photos with a ransom note!

GrandParade · 24/12/2023 23:03

Hang on, I’m still not clear why anyone who is about to propose would annoy the person they want to ask to marry them by continually taking photos of them with their eyes closed beside a ring box?

Noseybookworm · 24/12/2023 23:05

Can't believe you kept your eyes closed and didn't peep! I'd have definitely peeped 🤣

NoStarsTonight · 24/12/2023 23:07

You have 3 dc with this man and you are still waiting on a surprise proposal?
I have been on mumsnet too long as all I think is - we will see you back on here in a few years.

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EarringsandLipstick · 24/12/2023 23:16

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Ah stop. These are really shitty comments. 😡

It's not my thing, at all. But OP is excited and hoping for a proposal so stop being mean.

OP I hope it all works out! 💍

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sleepysummery · 24/12/2023 23:18

NoStarsTonight · 24/12/2023 23:07

You have 3 dc with this man and you are still waiting on a surprise proposal?
I have been on mumsnet too long as all I think is - we will see you back on here in a few years.

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Why?

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VanityDiesHard · 24/12/2023 23:18

FishyInTheSeaaa · 24/12/2023 21:43

Whys everyone being so mean??

Hope tomorrow is lovely OP ❤️

Merry Christmas.

People on this site love to be above it all. It gets very tedious. OP, I hope you get your proposal!!

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sleepysummery · 24/12/2023 23:18

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Sorry someone hurt you.

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Ihatemondays1962 · 24/12/2023 23:21

I can't understand why people are being so mean either. I hope you get a proposal tomorrow OP. I'll be checking back for updates.

VanityDiesHard · 24/12/2023 23:21

Do people REALLY not understand sarcasm? I mean, even if you don't get the upside down face smiley, there is such a thing as context. It is the clear that the OP wants this proposal. People on this site are so quick to judge that they park their brains before they post.

Fullofxmascbeer · 24/12/2023 23:22

I’m intrigued…

VanityDiesHard · 24/12/2023 23:22

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Oh don't be so fucking stupid!

Whatelsecouldibecalled · 24/12/2023 23:23

Hope it's what you want @sleepysummery! Sounds sweet although you're a better woman than me I would have peeped!

ZebraD · 24/12/2023 23:23

sleepysummery · 24/12/2023 20:23

No it's definitely not what I want 🙃

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surreygirl1987 · 24/12/2023 23:26

I think it's really cute. Ignore the haters! Do update tomorrow 😊

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PurpleOrchid42 · 24/12/2023 23:33

sykadelic · 24/12/2023 21:06

I saw a one on Tiktok where it was about someone cheating and they were holding up signs about knowing they were cheating and that they were leaving them. I've also seen the ones with signs about proposals, or puppies, or new cars... he has to know what you're thinking...

Oh I see! So he's been holding up signs next to her, and taking photos? Oh that's actually a bit tacky, if you ask me. Some rubbish TikTok trend featuring in your proposal 😬.

inappropriateraspberry · 24/12/2023 23:38

How many photos has he taken? Could he be spelling out 'marry me' with a letter in each photo?

Workway · 24/12/2023 23:38

Deary me OP. Hope you're able to ignore some of these comments!

At the end of the day, he's a bloke doing something he thinks is romantic, he's building it up a bit, creating a memory, doing a thing - if it is infact a proposal - and after 3 kids and many kids together - I think it's lovely that he still cares enough to make something a bit extra special of it and all about it. And if it is a proposal - you'll have a bunch of Polaroid pictures to remember it by!

Let us know tomorrow!

PurpleOrchid42 · 24/12/2023 23:38

Sorry, that was a bit rude of me OP, I hadn't realised you DO want the proposal, or I'd have kept quiet! Well if it is a proposal, massive congrats!!!

youngestisapsycho · 24/12/2023 23:39

There are some miserable fuckers about tonight 😂 hope you get your ring 💍tomorrow @sleepysummery 🤞🏼

Workway · 24/12/2023 23:39

Meant to say many years together*