He wants to show his sister!

[lehcarm]

Here''s the story. We have had the finished ring hidden in a closet for a week. No one in our families know that we have bought the ring. This weekend is my BF''s sister''s birthday and she is coming into town to stay with us. Last night he told me that he wants to show his sister the ring. This really surprised me because he isn''t one to show off. I told him that it might not be the best thing to show her, since she will most likely tell his other sister (who is waiting for her own ring) who will then tell his mom. I don''t really mind that they know about it, its no secret to either of out families that we are going to be getting married. I guess I''m not sure what to think. If he shows her, then that probably means a short wait, but on the other hand, I feel like I want to be the one showing it off once we are officially engaged, not before hand.

Does this make any sense?

 

[E B]

This is just my personal opinion, but I'd let it go. He's proud of it, and he shelled out some serious $ for it, so I think that should give him free reign to show his sister (and maybe his other sister and mom). Trust me, once you have it on your finger, there will be PLENTY of people you'll be able to show it off to.

When my cousin bought his engagement ring for his girlfriend (now fiance), he showed us all before he gave it to her. No big deal. Besides, it looks quite different on a finger.

 

[firebirdgold]

He might also be feeling nervous and wants his sister''s approval!

 

[kcoursolle]

Tell him he could show off the ring *if it was on your finger* LOL!!!

 

[lehcarm]

Date: 2/1/2007 2:16:31 PM
Author: kcoursolle
Tell him he could show off the ring *if it was on your finger* LOL!!!

I think if I said something like that I would be waiting a lot longer than I want to!

I will just let it go. If he wants to show it off, he can. EBree, you''re right, he did pay for it and has every right to show it off, especially since it isn''t "really" mine yet.

Indie, I hope he isn''t nervous, he has nothing to worry about!

 

[decodelighted]

I think it''s sweet he wants to show his sister ... it shows he''s close to his family & excited to be getting engaged to you!!!!

Also agree it''s very different on a finger -- just tell him you don''t want anyone else TRYING IT ON before he gives it to you. THAT I would not like!

FYI -- a guy friend of mind showed me the e-ring he was gonna propose with & I didn''t think it was such a huge deal that I saw it before her. He actually came over to see if I had a better ring box than the one it came with ... and I did ... so she has my old ring box HA! He came over RIGHT before the proposal too - so was VERY nervous! I thought it was adorable!

 

[ladykemma]

what''s he waitin'' fer?

 

[lehcarm]

Well, he showed it to her and her husband. They both really liked it, of course she was a lot more interested in it than her husband was. She was so silly, congratulating us even though we aren''t officially engaged yet, then she started asking me about what I want for the wedding! I told her that I''m trying not to get ahead of myself.

Ladykemma, you asked what he is waiting for...well he is waiting to get my dad''s blessing. It is something that is really important to me. I know that my parents love him and would totally say yes, it is just something I want him to do. He told me not to bug him about it, so hopefully he does it soon!

 

[NYCsparkle]

It sounds like a proposal is coming VERY soon....relax and enjoy this time