My sister has just returned from living in Hungary for the last couple of years and
she is now going to college and getting out and having a normal social life. She says that the dating life is for the birds and she looks forward to finding the right person for her and getting engaged and getting married. She is getting out and going on a few dates, but isn't really enjoying the dating life.
Then the other night she got lined up on a blind date and she said that it went really well and was really excited about going out with this guy again. She said that they had a lot in common and that they laughed a lot and had fun together. She is sure there will be another date to come. As we have teased her about the excitement of this date we have talked about how it is much more exciting when you get engaged.
Not only is it the excitement of getting engaged, but it is the excitement of getting an engagement ring. That's when you can show off your ring and tell everyone that you are getting married. When you get married you will add to your ring, but the ring that everyone looks at is the engagement ring. You make the announcement that you are getting married and the first thing people do is want to look at your ring. They take your hand and look at it.
For some guys they like to go out and purchase the ring for the girl without any input and for others they like to take the girls and get their input. They might get their suggestions and then go purchase the ring of their choice and then there are those that will just go shopping with the girl and purchase the rings together. Everyone does it differently, but what is important is that you love your ring and that you are excited to show it off. This is what you will have forever and believe it or not your children will even ask you questions about your ring and want to look at it at some point.
Don't forget that along with the excitement of the engagement ring comes planning the wedding and looking forward to getting married. There are so many things to do and to look forward to. I look forward to my sister being able to enjoy all of this excitement.