Originally posted by MrRobin
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Previously on "I think my girlfriend might propose tonight..."
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Originally posted by shaunbhoy View PostJust tell her you are an old-fashioned traditional kind of a guy that does not go along with the concept of it ever being the woman's place to propose to the man. That way you can either ask her at a time that suits you, or not at all if you prefer.
HTH
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Originally posted by MrRobin View PostWell, she didn't propose.
The next day she told me she was going to do it and I acted surprised and asked why she didn't in the end. She said she was feeling down that day and didn't want any possibility of being rejected etc etc. She asked if I would have said yes and I said "well you'll never know now!"
The conversation then briefly turned back into the tried and tested "how long do I have to wait? / when are you going to ask me?" etc before we started talking about more important stuff like what was for dinner.
HTH
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Well, she didn't propose.
The next day she told me she was going to do it and I acted surprised and asked why she didn't in the end. She said she was feeling down that day and didn't want any possibility of being rejected etc etc. She asked if I would have said yes and I said "well you'll never know now!"
The conversation then briefly turned back into the tried and tested "how long do I have to wait? / when are you going to ask me?" etc before we started talking about more important stuff like what was for dinner.
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostWHS
Disagree - it's about setting expectations. We brought the wedding forward slightly from the original plan - married after 4 years of engagement rather than 5.
And we all know how successful that turned out
Because you may as well just say "you're really not marriage material" - if you're going to say "no" then at least have the stones to say it.
Tax allowances, plus formal recognition of being next-of-kin in the event of needing to make hospital type decisions.
WHS
I think you're safe, mate.
bated
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Originally posted by sasguru View PostIt's putting off the inevitable and you'll get nagged until you do. Fer God's sake man get some balls and either marry the girl or tell her you're not going to or just not at the moment. Do you really think a bunch of autistic IT geek virgins are going to help you sort this this out?
Originally posted by Platypus View PostVery dangerous... as you as there's a ring on her finger she'll be nagging and nagging for a wedding. After all, she'll say, if you plan to marry, why put it off?
Originally posted by cailin maith View PostNot me - I was engaged for 5 years before we finally made it down the aisle...
Originally posted by Platypus View PostWhy not try the "but things are so great the way they are, I don't want to change anything" line.
Originally posted by Platypus View PostAfter 18 years, why bother?
Originally posted by El_Diablo View PostLook just be honest with her, that you're not quite ready.
Otherwise you create a whole lot of trouble for yourself.
Originally posted by Sockpuppet View PostI like to keep a handbasket close by at all times just to deal with that very question.
Originally posted by Diver View PostWe wait with baited breath.
Beer saturated
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Originally posted by MrRobin View PostMore recently she's been saying "Did you know that February 29th is the only day of the year that a girl can ask a man for marriage?"
According to tradition, a girl can ask a man to marry him on any day during a leap year, but it's usual for it to be done on February 29th.
So only another 10 months to hide from her, which could ensure that she doesn't ask you.
If you're that fussed, you may as well just chuck her.
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Originally posted by Katie View PostAh BP needs a hug!
Unfortunately yes that really is me in that photo!
I don't drive an Artic I'm bad enough in a MINI!
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