Yes, the dreaded day has come. He even took her for a romantic meal and did the down on one knee bit (or up on one knee if he was pissed) and presented her with a rock. And the silly girl said "Yes" (won't they ever learn, these youngsters?).
Actually, she's a nice girl called Steph and I'm very pleased for them both because they seem to be very happy together.
They seem to be planning it sensibly, not rushing into an immediate ceremony. It looks like 2008 at the moment, which will finish his degree course and probably get him earning so that they can live in some kind of fiscal liquidity.
Like any normal dad (me compared to someone normal? I must be getting old) I have thoughts about "hope they're doing the right thing" etc but I'm determined to try not to interfere. They are in love - and that's a beautiful thing of which I totally approve. If they can be as happy as I am with my darling (long-suffering) wife then they will surely make a fulfilling partnership. If they want advice I hope they're both mature enough to ask for it but - as is often the case - they may have to find their own way through pitfalls and trials to their own kind of happiness.
There will be times of doubt, times when they wonder why they ever got together, times when they know it's like being in heaven, times when it feels like hell. That's all part of a loving relationship. Only they can get through the tough times because only they know how they feel about each other.
I wish them well, mainly because it's my own flesh and blood, but partly because it is good to see young people starting what will hopefully be a lifelong love.
Congratulations to you both from the bottom of my heart.
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