Post # 1
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Busy bee
If I’m wearing my engagement ring on my finger do you think the engagement is a secret?
My extended family seriously ticked me off because they totally didn’t acknowledge my engagement for months. Apparently they got it into their heads that it was a secret. That logic makes no sense. These are the same people who love talking about things they aren’t supposed to talk about.
After someone finally mentioned the ring it was like, “oh congratulations, nice ring, pass the peas.” So now it’s been months since the “announcement” and I’ve had more interest from strangers on the street. I’m not asking for their lives to revolve around me but geez feign a little interest why don’t you! Just thought I’d rant a bit and hope to find a sympathetic ear. Am I crazy to be so sensitive? Maybe I just need some perspective.
Post # 3
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Sugar bee
I’m confused – did you tell them you’re engaged and they had no reaction/ignored it, or were you just waiting for them to notice the ring?
Post # 4
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Blushing bee
I had a similar situation, although i didnt want it to be a secret it seemed like my mother did, therefore she never metioned anything to any other family. I figured she would pass along the news however most of my family found out via facebook, which caused some hurt feelings. It really bothered me that my mom showed such little interest. I had come to realize who truly mattered, and those were the ones that were genuinlly happy for me. My mother has sence come around and has started showing interest in the wedding and what not.
Good luck and just remember the ones that truly care will always be happy for you
Post # 5
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Busy bee
@SadieBee: I was waiting for them to notice the ring. I’m not really into making announcements. So I considered it my fault up until I found out from my sister that they already knew but didn’t want to say anything because they thought it was a secret.
Post # 6
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Busy bee
@katelynk: Sorry about your mom’s initial reaction. I’m glad she came around eventually. It always sucks when it’s family.
Post # 7
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Buzzing bee
@katsupgirl: Don’t be so hard on your family. They’re probably hurt you didn’t tell them. Wearing your ring isn’t an annoucement.
Post # 8
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Bumble Beekeeper
@katsupgirl: An engagement IS a big deal and they are family. They might think you aren’t excited about the engagement because you haven’t really TOLD them about it. I understand not wanting to be one to make “announcements” but I think just expecting your family to notice the ring and congratulate you is a little strange.
Now doing that for coworkers/acquaintances is different and it is more common to wait until they notice so you aren’t the “wedding obsessed one.”
Post # 9
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Honey Beekeeper
I’ll be honest – it is a little odd to just wear the ring around but never say anything to anyone in your family about the engagement and just expected them to be able to read your mind and offer their congrats.
If I were them, I’d assume either:
A. It’s not an engagement ring. It’s just a random ring you chose to wear on that finger
B. You’re not really happy about the engagement for one reason or another and that’s why you aren’t talking about it. Therefore, why should they act excited.
C. There is some kind of secret because you (the person who should be talking and sharing) haven’t said anything about it.
Therefore, cut them some slack. Their reactions (or lack there of) based on what you’ve done yourself are completely normal.
Post # 10
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Bumble Beekeeper
@Mrs.KMM: I agree 100% and that is exactly what I was trying to say in my post. You just articulated it much more clearly.
Post # 11
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Blushing bee
I agree with all three points @FutureKMM made. If you didn’t say anything about it I wouldn’t have asked. It’s not fair to expect your family to make a fuss about it if you didn’t say anything to them about it.
Post # 12
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Bumble bee
you said it was your extended family that didn’t acknowledge the engagement….did your immediate family? did you announce the engagement to your parents, and any siblings? have they made a big deal about it?
Post # 13
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Busy bee
Cool beans. I get what everyone is saying. I didn’t make an announcement to my immediate family. They noticed it immediately when I walked in the house so I guess I expected the same from my extended fam. I probably would’ve been less upset if I hadn’t found out that they already knew. These are the people who greet you at the door with…”I heard so and so did whatever.” So it shocked me that the didn’t say anything. Eh. You live and learn. I’ll make sure to announce it the next time. Ha!
Post # 14
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Sugar bee
Yeah, I agree with the above posts – I’d cut them some slack and try to start over. Let them know how you got engaged, that you’re excited about it, and some of the plans you’re making. I think they may have just been confused – I know my family would be confused, and probably pretty hurt, if I didn’t tell them about my engagement and just waited for them to figure it out.
