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The Word "Fiancé": Love It or Leave It?
A friend of mine recently got engaged but shudders at using the word "fiancé" to refer to her affianced. It feels more natural to say "boyfriend" when talking about her husband-to-be. I propose that she go with something intentionally hokey, like "my intended."
Big News! Archie Proposes to Veronica
Well, Betty already spilled the beans on her blog, but today we'll get to read how it all goes down when Archie Marries Veronica: "The Proposal" hits comic book stores.
That's right: one of the world's most comically long love triangles is coming to an end with the latest issue of Archie comics, which will be the first in a six-part wedding series. For more than 60 years, the endearing Archie character has gone back and forth between perky blond Betty and sophisticated, dark-haired Veronica, to whom he finally pops the question.
Awkward! Reusing a Ring Designed For a Previous Engagement
An engagement ring has so much symbolic value that people often get a little obsessed with its design, cost, and the method in which it's presented. A reader writes in with the following question:
"I was previously engaged and the engagement was broken. The ring that I wore was one that I designed with my mother and grandmother to become a family heirloom and was purchased by my family.
Does a Ring on That Finger Only Mean One Thing?
Since I'm neither married nor engaged, I've never thought twice about wearing a ring on my left-hand ring finger, especially a big, chunky ring that's a far cry from a solitaire diamond. But a few weeks ago, I was at a party, and some dude spotted one of the big, chunky rings in question and asked, "Are you engaged?" I wanted to answer, "um, yeah .
Do Tell: What's Your Ideal Engagement Length?
There are no rules when it comes to getting married — some couples elope, some have quickie engagements, and others revel in engagement bliss and take their time before walking down the isle. Different things work for different couples, but I'm curious to know what your ideal engagement length would be, so do tell!
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A Do or a Don't: Public Proposals
Getting engaged is a very special right of passage between two people who love each other, and choosing where to take that next step in your relationship is something that usually takes a lot of thought and planning. When the time comes for me to get engaged, I'd want my boyfriend to ask me someplace private so we can share that intimate moment together, just the two of us, but I know that some women really enjoy a more public profession of love. No one way is better than the other, so tell me, do you think public proposals are a do or a don't?
The Dos and Don'ts of Getting Engaged
Hearing other people's engagement stories is sure to get some of you excited for your own engagement, but if you're waiting for your man to get down on bended knee, it's important to be sure that you're both ready to take that next step in your relationship. So before taking the plunge, be sure to check out my dos and don'ts of getting engaged.
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- Do be sure you're getting engaged for the right reasons, not just because you feel like it should be the next step in your relationship.
- Do be sure you're on the same page in your relationship and that you're truly in love.
- Do be sure you're in agreement about kids, money, how to fight, family, religious beliefs, education, in-laws, etc.
- Do be sure you're emotionally and physically satisfied in your relationship.
Do Tell: What's Your Favorite Engagement Story?
I don't know about you, but I love hearing other people's engagement stories. Since the man is usually the one that proposes, he's got to feel a tremendous amount of pressure to make the moment perfect, but I must say, sometimes it's the simplest engagement stories that become my favorite! I know you've all heard a few good ones over the years so do tell, what's your favorite engagement story?
Where Do You Stand? Choosing a Ring Together
Generally speaking, most women know when a proposal is on its way — they may not know the time or the place, but they can usually sense it. And since that step is such a big one, some women like to be in on it, especially when it comes to the ring! But if you shop for it together, the cat's out of the bag and then it just becomes a waiting game.
The Perils of Proposing on the Brooklyn Bridge
It's wedding season again, and you know what that means: lots of botched proposals and bad wedding fashion! Just in time comes this story of a dude who orchestrated a dramatic proposal to his girlfriend on the Brooklyn Bridge, then promptly dropped the pricey diamond ring off the side of the span. Bummer!
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