r/LongDistance • u/beachpigeon843 • 6h ago

Milestone Looking at rings together this winter.

I can’t wait to propose to her. I wrote my vows before we even met in person, just because I knew she was special and I wanted to promise her things and share a life in which I can deliver on those promises. Now, we have met, and we agree on a vision for our future. I can’t wait to figure out her ring size and learn what styles she likes.

She is a brilliant and independent and capable person I admire. She has a soft side that I feel lucky to know. She rarely sings or dances, but it’s precious when she does. She’s a nerd – nerdier than me. Encyclopedic knowledge of her special interests. She loves animals and lots of different rock music and she hates it when her nail polish gets chipped. She happens to be incredibly beautiful.

I got laid off from my desk job with health insurance and ran out of money, so I’ve started washing dishes in restaurants just to save up to be ready to propose. She loves and supports me even when I don’t have anything in my bank account, and because of her, I want to get serious about figuring out that bank account. I want to manage my small debts, accrue savings and buy whatever lab-grown diamond she wants. Every plate I scrub is for her.

I’m so happy this girl wants to look at rings together. I’m so touched that she tears up when we talk about it. I’m so ready to prove to her through action that her love is safe with me.

We are looking at rings when she visits this winter so that at a later time, when it makes sense, I can ask her to marry me, and I really cannot wait. She is my heart, forever.

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u/Prize_Yesterday_5255 6h ago

the way you talk about her soft side and the chipped nail polish thing, that's the stuff that actually matters. anyone can say the big romantic lines but noticing those tiny details is real love

scrubbing dishes to save up is no joke either, your hands must be wrecked but it says everything about how serious you are. she's lucky to have someone who sees her so clearly

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u/beachpigeon843 6h ago

She sees me in a way nobody else does - I’m lucky too! And I’ve only been doing the dishes thing for a little while but yes, my hands are already cut up and burned lol. I have a high pain tolerance and I like that I am allowed to listen to music while I work, so it’s fine :P
ETA: Thank you for the very nice comment also

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u/Marvelmovi 2h ago

Congratulations!