how to approach the subject?

[new_mummy82]

hi all :wave:

just wanting some suggestions on how to approach the subject of engagement/marriage with my dp? we have talked about it (lightly) before, and i kind of said no way did i want to get married! but over the last few months i've changed my mind! so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated :)

[mumofcaleb]

Whenever we are passing a nice jewellery store I make comments on what rings I like most. This might not work for you if you don't want to be so forward. My DP still hasn't popped the question.......we really can't afford it right now :no:

[mum33]

do what i do....lol...whenever you see rings in the jewelry store or catalogue or see a wedding on tv or something just sigh loudly. DP just laughs at me. but he knows what i want, we just cant afford it right now.

[katherine]

probably even more forward then the other two girls suggested..... but i propose to my now husband.... :yes:

we too had talked about it, and knew it would happen... and i just plain got sick of waiting! :D

[mumofcaleb]

probably even more forward then the other two girls suggested..... but i propose to my now husband.... :yes:

we too had talked about it, and knew it would happen... and i just plain got sick of waiting! :D


hmmmmm that's not a bad idea at all katherine :idea:

[catalicious]

Sorry I must admit that I did have a bit of a chuckle at you saying you didnt want to and then changing your mind....

You poor sod...

I think propose to him or just say so when do you think we will get married....

I reckon propose though..

go for it... It will catch him reALLY OFF GUARD...

[katherine]

i think sometimes they dont want to feel its uo them, or the pressure and fear of rejection.....

[new_mummy82]

i've done the ring thing LOTS of times and he says "so you like that one?" and i usually say "yeh but its too expensive!" lol. i have been thinking about proposing to him, but i'm a little worried he'll just laugh at me and think its a joke :o

[ButterflyMama]

Meh.. just confront him about it and come out with it. Nothing like direct bluntness. I don't believe in subtlety when it comes to getting something you really want.. ;)

[katherine]

i've done the ring thing LOTS of times and he says "so you like that one?" and i usually say "yeh but its too expensive!" lol. i have been thinking about proposing to him, but i'm a little worried he'll just laugh at me and think its a joke :o

if he doesnt mind wearing jewlery...

i bought my DH a nice silver ring (to be worn on any finger, so he still has room for the wedding band when it came)... then he believed it wasnt a joke.