matildawong
Shiny_Rock
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- May 30, 2007
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Hi everyone,
Merry Christmas! This is my first thread and I''m putting it here because I am a LIW. Hope it''s the right place. My bf has been cautioning me since Thanksgiving that we cannot afford a diamond this year. (I tend to dream up giant surprises that are...uh..impossible..sometimes.
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This morning he told me to stay in bed (don''t have to tell me twice!) and a minute later plopped my 18-yr-old beloved cat onto the bed with a big red bow on her neck with a beautiful cz ring on it. Then he handed me a ring box and said to open it for a note. Inside the box was another plastic/cz/I don''t know what it is/ ring (halo! he does pay attention!)
The note said "This is ''pro-temp'' engagement ring #1. Like ''pro-temp'' engagement ring #2, it can be exchanged at a financially-sound future date for a more resplendent engagement ring."
It also said, "I love you M. When I give you the proper ring in exchange for this bauble at a more appropriate date, then I can ask you -- properly -- what needs asking."
I was speechless. We have had a trying year -- one of those things where you go through something with someone and your relationship comes out stronger. Like growing can be painful sometimes, I guess. I am very touched and very happy. Please do not read one iota of dissapointment into the question that follows! We''re both unsure of what to tell people.
But even he asked me to ask "the diamond ladies" -- neither of us is sure what to do. Do I wear an obviously fakey ring? He said he felt funny proposing with one but that he absolutely would right then if I wanted him to.
I told him of San Diego Lady''s sweet story and he thought it was the cutest thing ever.
I thought perhaps just wear one (he couldn''t decide which he liked better.
) and call it a promise ring...? What do y''all think?
Merry Christmas! This is my first thread and I''m putting it here because I am a LIW. Hope it''s the right place. My bf has been cautioning me since Thanksgiving that we cannot afford a diamond this year. (I tend to dream up giant surprises that are...uh..impossible..sometimes.
This morning he told me to stay in bed (don''t have to tell me twice!) and a minute later plopped my 18-yr-old beloved cat onto the bed with a big red bow on her neck with a beautiful cz ring on it. Then he handed me a ring box and said to open it for a note. Inside the box was another plastic/cz/I don''t know what it is/ ring (halo! he does pay attention!)
The note said "This is ''pro-temp'' engagement ring #1. Like ''pro-temp'' engagement ring #2, it can be exchanged at a financially-sound future date for a more resplendent engagement ring."
It also said, "I love you M. When I give you the proper ring in exchange for this bauble at a more appropriate date, then I can ask you -- properly -- what needs asking."
I was speechless. We have had a trying year -- one of those things where you go through something with someone and your relationship comes out stronger. Like growing can be painful sometimes, I guess. I am very touched and very happy. Please do not read one iota of dissapointment into the question that follows! We''re both unsure of what to tell people.
But even he asked me to ask "the diamond ladies" -- neither of us is sure what to do. Do I wear an obviously fakey ring? He said he felt funny proposing with one but that he absolutely would right then if I wanted him to.
I thought perhaps just wear one (he couldn''t decide which he liked better.
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