My Engagement:

After more than two years of dating and several months of discussing whether or not we had the same beliefs and views on marriage and family my love finally popped the question. I do not like being the center of attention and dropped hints that a public proposal would not be a good idea. I think we would have both been crazy nervous even though he knows I would have said yes. I believe that it is very important for any couple to discuss family values and beliefs, for example spanking, should you keep finances separate, religion of children, etc. I knew that I really wanted to find someone special to spend the rest of my life with and I really wanted a family one day so I spent a lot of time trying to meet new people, girlfriends to go to networking events, online dating and going out. In the end it all paid off. I am in a wonderful relationship with an amazing man. I really feel that there is someone out there for everyone, you just have to be open to receive them. Ironically my bf lived very close to where I grew up and went to many of the same places that I went to. I asked him if he thinks we may have ever crossed paths and seen each other and thought, "I think that person is really attractive, I would date someone like that."