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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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Brats4kid · 25/12/2023 00:20

I am intrigued 🤔

Calliopespa · 25/12/2023 00:23

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OP you chose the wrong site to post on. Now they can’t just paste their standard LTB comments - though let’s keep waiting. Who knows…

Calliopespa · 25/12/2023 00:24

Calliopespa · 25/12/2023 00:23

OP you chose the wrong site to post on. Now they can’t just paste their standard LTB comments - though let’s keep waiting. Who knows…

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Hope it’s at least a nice gift btw …

CatOnTheLap · 25/12/2023 00:24

Sidebeforeself · 24/12/2023 21:02

I really hope its not an air fryer

Me too, I don’t want OP to be as disappointed as I was on my birthday. Poxy air fryer, I thought I was getting a Velvetiser 😥

Theemeperorsnewclothes · 25/12/2023 00:26

GrandParade · 25/12/2023 00:19

I think it’s really difficult to fit the OP, who has spent the day passively being photographed by her boyfriend with her eyes closed next to a ring box, and who appears to find this an exciting indication of an imminent proposal, into any kind of ‘strong, independent woman uninterested in a ring on her finger’ model of being.

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That’s a shame. I’m sure OP is really excited. Be it a proposal or not. I took from the post that she is really happy her boyfriend is being thoughtful. Not everyone has to have the same opinion on what ‘thoughtful’ is. It is clearly meaningful and exciting for OP. “Passively being photographed” seriously 😂. If I thought there was any creepy undertone I’d happily call it out.

Calliopespa · 25/12/2023 00:27

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Well … it’s not you Random.

tachetastic · 25/12/2023 00:29

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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Meany.

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Calliopespa · 25/12/2023 00:30

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!!!

Thank you Purple for at least being decent enough to realise you were rude. Some people are incomprehensibly foul.

tachetastic · 25/12/2023 00:30

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What do you get out of making comments like this when somebody is excited that their boyfriend might be planning a romantic Christmas proposal???

ForgottenwhoIam · 25/12/2023 00:31

Fingers crossed for you OP xx

Calliopespa · 25/12/2023 00:32

tachetastic · 25/12/2023 00:30

What do you get out of making comments like this when somebody is excited that their boyfriend might be planning a romantic Christmas proposal???

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Some posters imagine being snide and nasty is amusingly or cleverly sardonic.

Calliopespa · 25/12/2023 00:34

letstrythatagain · 24/12/2023 23:45

Ouch 😣 . Did this happen to you?

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Clearly something turned Chateau sour .

EarringsandLipstick · 25/12/2023 00:35

I think it’s really difficult to fit the OP, who has spent the day passively being photographed by her boyfriend with her eyes closed next to a ring box, and who appears to find this an exciting indication of an imminent proposal, into any kind of ‘strong, independent woman uninterested in a ring on her finger’ model of being.

Imagine being so mean-spirited to write this.

Utterly horrible.

It may not be what you'd like. But OP is excited & thinking it might be a proposal - can you not be happy for her?

Abidingailurophile · 25/12/2023 00:36

Aww how exciting!!!

I hate Tiktok shite but I am crossing my fingers for you :)

fairymary87 · 25/12/2023 00:36

Ekkkk

Calliopespa · 25/12/2023 00:39

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You said it would put you off completely. She’s excited. Leave her be.

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feelingalittlehorse · 25/12/2023 00:45

I’m just here on the off chance there may be a puppy photo incoming…..

I jest!!! Picture of the ring when it arrives please OP! And a very merry christmas to you 🎄

LiquidGold315 · 25/12/2023 00:52

Sounds exciting either way!
My DH proposed on Xmas day, a complete surprise. He had planned it for a few months with a few family members, it was so lovely to share this with his family. Makes xmas' a little more special for us now x

Calliopespa · 25/12/2023 00:55

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Thank you.

tachetastic · 25/12/2023 01:00

I confess if my partner repeatedly asked me to cover my eyes while taking my photograph I would be saying "what? why? no!" but I am not of the TikTok generation.

That said, we have also been together forever and I think I actually proposed by text message while on a business trip to Rome when my partner was in the UK, so I also don't qualify as a romantic!

BelieveInYourElf · 25/12/2023 01:16

Blatantly book marking

Wokkadema · 25/12/2023 01:19

tachetastic · 25/12/2023 01:00

I confess if my partner repeatedly asked me to cover my eyes while taking my photograph I would be saying "what? why? no!" but I am not of the TikTok generation.

That said, we have also been together forever and I think I actually proposed by text message while on a business trip to Rome when my partner was in the UK, so I also don't qualify as a romantic!

Hahaha we decided- mutually - on a long distance phone call. Not romantic at all but very happy!!

OP I hope you have a lovely Christmas surprise and come back to tell us about it.

Energydrink · 25/12/2023 01:42

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