Comments on: Rules of Engagement

By: brandan

brandan — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:51:44 +0000

Wow, what can I say except you’re absolutely right on. My guy drove 2000 miles to meet me and propose – quietly and sincerely. No fanfare, just perfect.

I also agree about keeping holidays separate from other special occasions – you really don’t want Christmas or any other holiday to eclipse your special day (or ruin it forever).

Cheers,
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By: Anne

Anne — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:53:33 +0000

My husband was going to propose on Christmas but was unable to wait. We ended up getting engaged on December 11.

By: troi

troi — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:37:04 +0000

I was engaged once in my early twenties to a guy I dated all through college; he wrote me a song about wanting to spend his life with me and sang it to me in my apartment right before he proposed. It was personal and sweet, but not over the top. And the ring was easily accessible in his pocket, not somewhere ridiculous like hidden in the guitar strings, lol. I think that was the perfect way to do it.

By: K

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:03:50 +0000

I think hiding the ring is definitely not a good idea. It could go terrible wrong quickly.

My husband proposed on a random Saturday while we were having a picnic. It was simple and perfect.
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By: BK

BK — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:08:23 +0000

I guess whether to make it grand or something small, public or private, it really depends on the partner. As you mentioned, the proposal is not about me only, we have to think of our partners too. In the process of making the proposal memorable and personal, our partners need to be comfortable too. The most important thing is the sincere interest to be engaged with the other person.
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By: askcherlock

askcherlock — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:37:02 +0000

I think a surprise moment, when it is dreamed of but not quite expected, is wonderful. But I would add that fanfare with lots of people around would take away the intimacy. As far as “planners” go, if he can’t devise a sweet moment you may be in for a boring time.

By: Jude

Jude — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:58:10 +0000

I personally like simple and low key. Bill played Ann Murray’s Can I have this Dance which made me cry and then proposed. He let me pick out my own ring which being low key I chose a Ruby with diamonds on either side because I don’t care for diamonds and when I showed it to his Sister she commented, “Oh how sweet your pre-engagement ring, which hurt Bill’s feelings because he had tried to buy me a diamond and I had made him look cheap, well it was my choice. Not sure when we’ll get married though if ever. I could call it a companion ring I suppose.
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By: bingkee

bingkee — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:50:39 +0000

My story of my engagement to my husband is quite memorable because it happened in a kinda odd way. I knew he would gonna marry me but he never said it. So , I was the one who asked, but not “Will you marry me?” but instead , I asked him, “When are we gonna get married?” He said a date and then what happened was that he just blurted out “We should get married ” about a year and half before he plans to get married to me. Instead what happened, our wedding came about 1 year before his planned date.
The funny thing is ,I never thought of any engagement ring. I had faith in his proposal so why do I need an engagement ring? But then he surprised me. One day before our wedding date, he gave me the engagement ring—-would you believe a day before the wedding, I got my engagement ring? Hehehe….Just sharing here.

By: Acadia

Acadia — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:55:01 +0000

No way would I propose on a holiday – what if she said no? Arbor day would be ruined!
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By: ONE of THE GUYS

ONE of THE GUYS — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:17:09 +0000

Every guy needs to read this.

The most important part of getting engaged is…….ready…….getting engaged. That in itself should be enough. And if it’s not, the couple’s got some problems ahead!

Enjoyed this read. Thanks!

By: tinque

tinque — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:39:55 +0000

What about a lifelong commitment without the fanfare without the piece of paper, instead a deep understanding and a gorgeous ring (of course)?
If I was to ever become legal, I would prefer very private and intimate, for this occasion is just that. I may not even tell anyone come to think of it, for the only reason for marriage unless children are involved is for easier maneuverability within the legal system. Marriage has no meaning. The meaning lies in the deep and abiding passion two people have for each other. No piece of paper can create that.
xxoo

By: usa_girl

usa_girl — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:46:40 +0000

There are really a lot of women I know who really wish they get the marriage proposal on Christmas …
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