i know now what i must do,

[chequita guevara]

Now the important question, why is self-biased giving us the finger?

[Japher]

he must have been intercepting my PMs

[self biased]

because i can?

[Verres]

Direct her, accidently on purpose, to 'poly.

She'll find this post and subtley try to give hints as to whether marriage is a realistic possibility or the last thing on her mind. And probably drop hints on her 'ideal' proposal. Remember to act oblivious - remember, you never intended for her to read this thread really.

Then you can guaruntee it'll be what she wants.

[Japher]

too geeky, but I like the accidental play

pick her up for dinner, and then tell her you left your wallet at home so you have to go back and get it... When you get back there should be a candel light diner for two awaiting the spotless, and grown-up looking, non geekish apartment...

oh yeah, prepare a meal that can be served by candel light without looking corney... and can keep for a time...

then have diner, then before desert, go to the fridge saying something like "I gotta go to the fridge, man, I gotta go", and she'll be all "why you sexy beast", and you go "because that's where I keep the ice, duh!"

So now she's all thinking that you got a ring (because she's ghetto too and knows ice is slang for stolen diamonds).

Come back with your hands behind your back, and get on your knees in front of her, and ask


"Honey... what would you do for a klondike bar?!"

Bammoo! Give her the klondike. Then she'll rip open the chocolately ice cream bar looking for the ring, and when she's all messy bring out the ring and ask her...

I am the love god!

Edit: oh, and she's going to want to jump your bones right then, which is convienent that you are alone at your place without any parents around what so ever...

[Verres]

I agree, its far too geeky. There may have been an element of sarcasm in my post but I'm not sure these days.

On no account should you ever let your gf read things you have written about her on internet forums. Ever.

[Japher]

On no account should you ever let your gf read things you have written about her on internet forums. Ever

That oughta be a warning, posted at the top of each forum on all the internet

What would my wife do if she found out about my man crushes!!!?

[Ecthy]

Good luck

As far as the ring is concerned - Ebay

Everyone should have it their own way, and I have no idea was jewelry from a store costs, but I would try and make it new-made AND unique. but than that's probably unaffordable.

[Kontiki]

Originally posted by Ecthelion

Everyone should have it their own way, and I have no idea was jewelry from a store costs, but I would try and make it new-made AND unique. but than that's probably unaffordable.

Not really, you just need to know where to go. I had my ring custom made and bought the diamond wholesale - far better value for the money that way. Any number of decent craftsmen can make a setting to your specifications for a reasonable amount. At the end of the day, almost all the value is in the stone anyway.

[Ecthy]

not if there's fancy silver stuff around it as I recall seeing it on edgecrusher's (bah to newbies!).

anyway edge - apart from me being picky about "inner values" it looks just fine

[Spiffor]

Originally posted by Verres
On no account should you ever let your gf read things you have written about her on internet forums. Ever.

Would that be the voice of experience?

[Japher]

I got my wife's ring of stip in Vegas

My sister and cousin scouted it out for me and even negotiated the price down with the wholesaler...*

$2400, has been appraised for $5000!

Her wedding ring was much nicer, as I actually had money at that time.

My own ring cost $300

[Donegeal]

Originally posted by self biased
actually, my poly and civ habit is negligible when compared to my wargaming habit. i'm more waiting for some of the married codgers to relate some anecdotes, though.

Ok, anecdotes.

We were in Jamacia. It was a beautiful cloudless night, but the moon was no where to be seen. We are wlking hand in hand on the beach with the ocean waves in the back ground. I'm all nervous (It is VERY nerve wracking, even if you know what the answer is going to be), but I decide, this is it. I do it now! She says (before I start to talk) "All this seaweed stinks!" and she runs back towards the resort.

I'm like, fine. I'll do this somewhere else, but I will do it tonight!

We start to walk along a secluded path in this very romantic resort. We find a hammock and lay down together in it. I'm thinking this is perfect. Starry night, quiet and secluded. Very romantic. I swing off the hammock and onto my knee. She looks at me and says "Oh man! I have got to go to the bathroom!" Gets up and takes off for our room.

I am undaunted. I WILL ask her tonight!

Now that we were back at the room, we change into our swimsuits for a nighttime swim. We head for the pool, and leisurely play and frolic. Just the two of us. Not a sole around. As were playing, I lead us toward the poolside bar (its closed) and set her on one of the stools facing me. This is it! I drop to one knee with the water from the pool up to about my chest and it up to her waist as she is sitting on the stool. I look up at her and... she says "I'm cold!" dives in and swims away.

AAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!

I chase her down and get her to face me, with just her head above water so she would stay warm. I tell her "You make me happy, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you." I pull the ring up (which I had placed on my little finger) and I ask "Will you marry me?" She screams "YES!" and I place the ring on her finger.

[Kontiki]

Originally posted by Donegeal


It is VERY nerve wracking, even if you know what the answer is going to be

I'll second that. My heart was absolutely racing, even though I knew there was no way she was going to say no.

[Verres]

Originally posted by Spiffor

Would that be the voice of experience?

Indeedy.

The internet is a big place, but not big enough for 2 people who are in a relationship.