j.man Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 It happened. Most unromantic thing ever, but it happened. Ended up over a lunch table outside in Miami Beach, so coulda been worse, but the ol' lady has been stressing with the finishing up her residency, studying for boards this summer, and the job hunt. So she just threw out there how she was anxious I hadn't proposed yet. Couldn't bear to leave her hangin' anymore, so I let her know that I did in fact plan on getting her a ring first and needed a few contracts to pay out before I could spare the expense. I struggled with the ring idea (as many helpfully chimed in about), but ultimately decided if much of the relationship is going to be her providing the nice things (stands to make 2x - 3x more than I ever will), I can at least spot her a ring and show my willingness to do the same. She said she'd rather just exchange the commitment to get married then and there, so we did. Told her I'm totally cool if she doesn't want to go around spilling the beans publicly to folks until I've gotten her the ring (women tend to face a certain wrath if they don't have a ring to present, apparently), but none of y'all know her anyway, so safe enough to say it here. Just figured I'd give you guys a heads up. I chime in plenty on other people's business. Figure I could throw a bit of mine into the mix as well. You're good people. Link to comment
LaHermes Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Hearty congratulations to you and your lady, JMan! Link to comment
j.man Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 Congrats, J-man! what is that baby wearing? Borderline child abuse. Link to comment
WithLove Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Awwww, congrats, dude! Happy for you and your lady. What kind of wedding does she want? Big and loud, or small and quiet? I can imagine you guys eloping and then taking off to somewhere exotic, like Hawaii, or somewhere remote in the Mediterranean. Miami Beach! I'm about 2 hours from there. Link to comment
Vicky89 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Make sure to come back and do an update after the honeymoon. Some of us are single and live vicariously through other people. It's what the internet is meant for, LOL Link to comment
HeartGoesOn Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Heart, what is that baby wearing? Borderline child abuse. Let's just say that he's a good judge of talent and class. Link to comment
greta96 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Congratulations, you seem like such a cool, level-headed guy, I am really happy for you!!! Link to comment
Raggie Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Congratulations. I dunno, sounds kind of romantic in it's unromanticness! Link to comment
Dahl Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 *MUPPET CHEER!!* Congratulations to you both, j.man and all the best! Link to comment
mustlovedogs Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Congrats! Whenever you get a ring you should post it... I'm like a raccoon, drawn to shiny objects Link to comment
Capricorn3 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 omg, j-dude!! Just saw this now! Awesome!! Congrats Link to comment
chitown9 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Well, you did the right thing by popping the question. Timing is everything. Congrats. chi Link to comment
Lady Amalthea Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Awww congratulations. Look at you adulting! Link to comment
RainyCoast Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 congrats! (btw. suddenly it occurred to me it would be so cool if comanche and xavi would just so happen to photobomb your wedding pics. it would take the romanticism down to a Jacceptable level while still being totally awww.) Link to comment
RainyCoast Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 sorry, i keep pushing for this pet stuff to happen. you didn't do the engagement puppy thing so imma hope you do wedding cats at least. Link to comment
ParisPaulette Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Squeee! Congratulations to you and your lady, j.man! You'r on an adventure and may life never be the same, just better and better. An Internet toast! That's awesome. Link to comment
KantSleep Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Congratulations. It all sounds wonderful. I think the ring is good thing. Always did Yup, a girl's gotta show it off. Best of luck for a long and happy marriage. Link to comment
mines Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Congrats! So happy for you! I like the proposal So genuine. Awwwwww! I really hope you post pics of the ring when it happens! And later on, wedding pics too I wish you both the best, always! Link to comment
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