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Relationshipscome with their fair share of unwritten rules.
Some folks say theres a timeline when it comes to big milestones especially when were talking about marriage.
But how long is too long?
At what point does waiting start to feel more like standing in an endless line?
Theyve chatted aboutmarriage, and even circled her birthday on the calendar as the official lets get engaged date.
Not even a whisper of a diamond.
And honestly, at this point, Id be tempted to take a DIY approach to ring shopping.
You probably guessed it she did.
Youd think the guy might want to step up for such a special occasion, right?
Well, apparently, he left that up to her too.
But his response was something along the lines of just do whatever you want.
Ah, yes, the old plan your own birthday move.
Real romantic, dude!
Even a quick peek into their joint bank account didnt show any traces ofdiamonds.
No secret jewelry purchases, no surprise dinner reservations, nothing.
If it were me, Id probably just buy my own ring at this point.
Is she getting ahead of herself?
Should she be more patient?
She just wants a little effort.
Psychologistsmight just have some thoughts here.
Reciprocity is key in any balanced relationship.
Its not about keeping score but about feeling valued by your partners actions.
When those efforts areone-sided, even the most patient among us can feel let down.
In one-sided relationships, it often falls to one partner to arrange everything.
Our OP friend is probably experiencing something calledpre-proposal anxietyits real, folks!
Of course, its important to remember that everyones idea of a proposal looks different.
The OPs partner could very well be plotting something special its just that he hasnt shared those details yet.
Or, he could just be clueless.
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