ENGAGEMENT ADVICE

Getting engaged is a big deal - It's a personal commitment to the one you love, and shows the world how much you care for your partner and that you intend to spend the rest of your life together. But if things aren't going quite as planned, you'll find helpful solutions in this section.

Engagement: Proposals

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ok so my boyfriend hooked up in dec and as he was away we initially just was talking on the phone when he was back in jan and we hooked up in a week w...read more (0 answers)
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Future sister in law stealing attention from my wedding
I am getting married in September. My sister in law is one of my bridemaids. I just found out that she is pregnant. She will be five months pregnant a...read more (3 answers)
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Tired of waiting for him to pop the question!
I've been with my boyfriend for six years and I really want to marry him. I don't see myself with anyone else but him. I always bring up marriage but ...read more (3 answers)
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Our mothers have ruined our wedding day before we've even set a date. What can we do?
I love my fiance more than anything and I want our wedding to be the happiest day of her life. However, both of our mothers are selfish drama queen...read more (3 answers)
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How to Avoid Unwanted Wedding Guests
My fiance just informed me that she has invited two of her ex-boyfriends to our wedding (one of whom she has been engaged to before). I am extremely u...read more (2 answers)
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He isn't in any hurry to get engaged, but I'm getting tired of waiting. Suggestions?
My boyfriend and I have been living together for about five years. It's an ideal situation... we're both very happy together and are planning on gett...read more (2 answers)
MarieTomtuffy posted in Engagement

How can I stop judging my fiancee's wacky family?
My girlfriend and I have been together for three years and she finally let me meet her family after I proposed. It was a real surprise. She was a...read more (3 answers)
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Love the Fiance! Hate the Ring! Should I say something?
So my boyfriend recently popped the question and I was so happy. My problem? I hate the ring! It is not something I would have picked out and I don't ...read more (1 answers)
LuluBeans posted in Engagement

When To Pop the Question?
At what point is it appropriate to pop the question? I know the obvious answer is relative to the people in question, but isn't there some standard g...read more (2 answers)
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husband stopped wearing wedding ring after 10 years
My husband stopped wearing his wedding ring after 10 years..about a month ago he took it off for about a week..when I noticed it he put his hand in hi...read more (1 answers)
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He's Turning Me into His Ex!
My fiance wants me to lighten the color of my hair before our wedding. I'm happy with the color the way it is. He is pushing the issue because he sa...read more (1 answers)
carrollblair posted in Engagement

Stop! Don't Get Married Because...
I hear from friends often about the many disadvantages or wrong reasons for getting married. What is the one reason to definitely not get married? ...read more (1 answers)
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How involved should the man get when planning the wedding?
When you get engaged, does the girl want/expect you to participate in the wedding planning? If so, how much? Should I just let her plan it the way she...read more (1 answers)
MrMonogamy posted in Engagement

What do women look for in a proposal?
When it's time to ask a woman to marry you, what's the best way to go about it? I know it should be based off what does she like and base the day off...read more (1 answers)
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How do I cut back on wedding costs?
When getting married, it can be quite costly. What are some good money saving tips? I was thinking of having a buffet instead of paying butlers to s...read more (1 answers)
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