Post # 1
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Buzzing bee
hey everyone! so, a little over a year ago when I became active on this site, I was unsure of the dynamics that played into couples preparing to get married. I thought that proposals were supposed to be “surprises”, and that weddings only cost a few hundred dollars (surprise, surprise…that’s not the case lol).
with some of the tough-love and harsh (though well-meaning) advice from you guys, I’ve become a better communicator. because of that, I was able to better communicate my needs from the relationship, and my SO, because he cares about me, adjusted his own communication to accommodate my needs. for instance, at 5 years in, I needed some clarity on *when* we could expect to be married, *when* we would get engaged, etc.
fast-forward to now, my relationship (which has always been good, but has had some things that needed to be worked through) is better than ever. we got engaged over the weekend, which although discussed vaguely in terms of “when”, was a major surprise to me. our wedding date is on Christmas of this year (we live in the south and will likely just have something at our house since everyone will be in town anyway).
anyway, thanks to everyone who has given me much-needed advice over the past year and a half 🙂
obligatory ring pic:
Post # 3
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Honey bee
OMG yayyyyy! I remember your posts. I’m so happt for you. Gorgeous ring!!!!
Post # 4
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408 posts
Helper bee
Congratulations!!! Funny, I was thinking about you recently and wondering how your situation was going, since you hadn’t posted about it in awhile. So glad to get a positive update!!
Post # 5
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Buzzing bee
mrsziggy : yeah, I decided not to post anything because things were going really well in my relationship and I didn’t have any huge updates that y’all would care about lol! it’s easy to post the drama and frustrations, but when you’re happy and things are improving/going well it almost feels like there’s nothing to say, ya know?! 🙂
Post # 6
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Bumble bee
- Wedding: June 2019 - Tacoma, WA
Yay! Congratulations, Bee!! Your ring is beautiful!
Post # 7
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Bee Keeper
happiekrappie : congratulations!! I love the ring!
Post # 8
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Bumble bee
- Wedding: November 2019 - City, State
Wonderful! Congratulations, bee!
Post # 9
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Busy bee
- Wedding: May 2020 - Clarksville, VA
Congrats! That’s the best news!
happiekrappie :
Post # 10
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Sugar Beekeeper
Congratulations on your engagement! The ring is lovely.
Post # 12
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Bumble Beekeeper
Congrats bee! So glad it all worked out. Beautiful ring!
Post # 13
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Bumble bee
- Wedding: April 2019 - USA
happiekrappie : Congratulations I’m so happy for you!!! Beautiful ring! Your nails look amazing too btw. Happy planning!
Post # 14
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Bee Keeper
happiekrappie : This is beautiful! I’m so glad this site helped you. Congratulations!!
Post # 15
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Busy bee
- Wedding: September 2019 - City, State
happiekrappie : Congratulation. I am so happy for you. What a beautiful ring.
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