My DP asked me if I’d eventually like to be in a civil partnership with him. I said yes. We’re an opposite sex couple, we’ve both been married before. and it feels a good fit for us. The question was asked in a casual context and we were soon interrupted by children. We haven’t returned to it and I feel a bit like I want some more acknowledgment and celebration of something that to me is very meaningful, I guess though that the tradition of celebrating engagement goes more with the tradition of marriage? I’m interested in what others have done after deciding on civil partnership, and then when you have did it, what celebrations did you have at these milestones? DP said when he brought it up that he doesn’t want a big wedding, and nor do I, but I’m aware I’m also totally not cool with doing nothing except signing a piece of paper, and really would have liked a glass of champagne together by now!