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Why I Proposed To Him
A change of heart leads the author to propose to her boyfriend.
by Jeanann Pannasch
Meanwhile, I continued to prod Andrew about marriage, hoping he would change his mind. I had the ring, but I didn’t have the confidence to follow through. Driving home one night, I pressed extra hard. I can still hear his brusque reply: “I am not particularly motivated to get married.”
I felt like I had been punched in the gut. Andrew parked on our seaside street, and I ran into the apartment. I threw off my clothes, turned off the light and jumped into bed, pulling the covers high.
When Andrew came in and sat against his pillow, I suddenly threw back the blankets, flicked on the light and grabbed the ring box. I opened it and with a thud planted it on his nightstand. “There’s your engagement ring,” I said, my face wet with tears. I crawled back under the covers.
“Babe,” he said, his voice full of tenderness and apology. He leaned down and kissed me for a long time. “I love you. I know that I am going to spend the rest of my life with you.” We kissed again and I cried some more. We looked at each other and smiled at the absurdity of the moment. Then, close to my ear, he whispered, “Let’s get married.” Still grinning, I replied, “Let’s.”
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1 The Married Grass is Greener // Feb 28, 2008 at 11:04 am
[…] decision to bear, as a source of joy instead of a burden she desperately wants a break from? Women choose to get married for reasons other than having kids or societal pressure, so it seems that one secret to success […]
2 It Takes Three, Baby // Feb 18, 2008 at 9:38 am
[…] Curiously, women feel ready for marriage an average four months earlier than their blokes. In fact, ten percent of women in the UK decide to propose themselves. […]
3 Tara // Feb 6, 2008 at 10:45 am
I am happy that it worked out but typically if a guy is not aksing you, it is for a reason. He is not ready. I hope women don’t do this in an effort to “lock” down their man.
4 Lorraine K Ebbin // Dec 26, 2007 at 9:16 am
and now there is gorgeaous baby ‘S’ to really show the world a beautiful love. All who meet you see that love and are blessed to know you.
Cousin Karen told me about the article and I googled it. Good stuff girl! Love to all…
5 Quitze // Dec 24, 2007 at 10:12 am
sigh, maybe there is still some ray of hope left for me lol. <—Same scenario