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I found an engagement ring!!!!!

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ThisMustBeMyDream · 03/07/2024 12:00

After almost 7 years together and hoping that I'd get a proposal... I've just accidentally found the ring!!!!!!!! Putting his flaming underwear away, stuffed at the back of the drawer! Of course I looked... tried it on... it's exactly what I'd wanted and is my size! I'm overjoyed! But annoyed I found it too!

I can't tell anyone of course... I have to keep it all in! But... ARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! I'm just so freakin' excited!!!!!!!

I really hope he does it soon... he knows I don't do flashy, public things. So I'm hoping it's romantic and just the two of us, or just our family (we both have children from previous relationships). He knows me so well though so I'm sure it will be lovely. He's a teacher, so I'm guessing something might happen over the summer holidays 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞. Or perhaps it could be later this year near my 40th. I'm guessing it won't be for my 40th though, he wouldn't do it then. But he might do it around that time.

Sorry for all the exclamations marks! I'm a little excited as you can probably tell. Grin

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DrRiverSong · 09/08/2024 08:12

How nice to have a happy joyful thread

PensionMention · 09/08/2024 08:21

Have a lovely holiday and I’m blatantly place marking for the update !

Ttcagainnow · 09/08/2024 08:22

How exciting! Do keep us posted :D

CatrionaBalfour · 09/08/2024 08:23

Has the OP included a picture of the ring? I can't seem to see it.

MrsSkylerWhite · 09/08/2024 08:25

Yippiddy · 03/07/2024 15:36
That's lovely but why the flip are you putting his undies away. 🫣

Oh stop it. I put my husband’s pants and socks away sometimes. He puts my knickers and bras away sometimes. It depends which one of us takes the washing off the rack.

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monopolykimmage · 09/08/2024 08:26

I've only read the OP's posts but they are so joyful and I'm keeping everything crossed 💍

vitahelp · 09/08/2024 08:35

Have an amazing holiday and I hope there is a proposal! My DH proposed abroad and ended up having his hand luggage searched at random in security, luckily I stood and waited further back so didn't see anything. So if this happens make sure you go and stand further away so you don't spoil the 'surprise' 😄

ListentotheButterflies · 09/08/2024 08:37

I couldn't bear this.
I'd have asked when I found it .

superplumb · 09/08/2024 08:42

ThisMustBeMyDream · 03/07/2024 12:29

We've not been in a position to marry until now, so although I've been waiting 7 years, it's nothing to do with him not asking! But the complexities of blended families and putting DCs first. If that's okay?!
It is definitely for me as I showed him this exact one once. He also hasn't had it long as I put washing in there a few days ago! And yes, I put washing away, he looks after my additional need kid and his sibling every single school holiday. What can I say, it's give and take isn't it?! I think I get the better deal 🤣.
The ring is lily green amethyst and pink sapphire with a white gold band (I chose it because it had his daughters name in it, I thought it was really fitting and it's my two favourite colours that I wear all the time). I'm guessing that's how he remembered which ring I liked!

Awww congratulations op. Its lovely he remembered the ring you like. So excited for you x

anywhichone · 09/08/2024 08:50

Hope it's soon!

lifeisafunnyoldgame · 09/08/2024 08:52

What time do you leave?

Flumpie59 · 09/08/2024 08:55

BusyCM Horrible thing to say!

Flumpie59 · 09/08/2024 08:57

I know he hasn't proposed yet but CONGRATULATIONS! Very well done!

ThisMustBeMyDream · 09/08/2024 09:03

lifeisafunnyoldgame · 09/08/2024 08:52

What time do you leave?

Leaving the house at 11! I'm sat on the bed doing my make up. He has come up at least 5 times and been in the bloody drawer rooting around!!!! It's still there though ffs!!!!

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Flumpie59 · 09/08/2024 09:04

I've had 4 wedding rings and 1 marriage!

I bought my own wedding ring for £5.00 from a charity shop in 2011 but because of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis the knuckle and finger swelled up so as time went on I bought a medium-sized man's wedding ring from M&S for £10.00, then more swelling so I found another in another charity shop for £7.00 then recently in Skipton at the outdoor markets I found another for £12.00!

All 3 of the sisters are in my jewellery box! I just HAVE to wear a ring of some sort as I feel weird and ''unmarried'' without one!

No doubt sooner or later I'll have to buy a 5th ring!

When I didn't have an actual ring I wore an elastic band as a wedding ring because it expanded as when my finger and knuckle did! HA!

letsjustdothis · 09/08/2024 09:05

ThisMustBeMyDream · 09/08/2024 09:03

Leaving the house at 11! I'm sat on the bed doing my make up. He has come up at least 5 times and been in the bloody drawer rooting around!!!! It's still there though ffs!!!!

Well you need to get out of there then, he's obviously too nervous to get it while you're there!

ThisMustBeMyDream · 09/08/2024 09:05

I've painted his daughters nails to match mine this morning! He was very complimentary about that too 🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈.

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EI12 · 09/08/2024 09:10

StripedTomatoes · 03/07/2024 12:21

It's probably been in there for six years a while, I don't think I would get my hopes up.

It it were there for 6 years, I would have been delighted, it would mean that he knew, straight away that she was the love of his life and he wanted to marry her! OP, don't listen either way! I personally would have loved to find the ring in his underwear, it is much sweater and special than going on one knee, etc. Don't know what one does after finding it though.

muggletops · 09/08/2024 09:14

At last a happy post!! Cant wait to hear when / where / how / who with etc. i'm excited for you!! I like the idea of knowing its going to happen but not when, you will be on tenterhooks everywhere you go now :-)

poppymango · 09/08/2024 09:24

Your description of the ring sounds so pretty!! So happy for you OP, it sounds like all your dreams are coming true ❤️ please keep us updated - would love to hear about the proposal when it happens and see the ring on your finger!

Justanothermum9421 · 09/08/2024 09:24

Arghhhh posting as I need to know what happens! ❤️❤️

WinterCarlisle · 09/08/2024 09:33

I LOVE that ring OP! It’s beautiful and I love the thought behind it.

Can’t wait for the updates!

anyolddinosaur · 09/08/2024 09:38

As long as he has a pocket that is secure he can keep it in a pocket - but only if you get out of there so he doesnt worry you'll see him. Doesnt he have a jacket with zipped pockets or a camera case or anything?

(Just here for the updates really).

6pence · 09/08/2024 09:41

Come on ops boyfriend. You’ve got lots of women on the edge of our seats. Don’t keep us all waiting.

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