Despite what rom-coms may tell us, getting engaged (for most of us) is hardly a complete surprise. At this point, you’ve hopefully had conversations about the next step in your relationship and when you may eventually want to tie the knot. However, a proposal is something that your future spouse usually plans in secret?hoping to catch you off guard while you’re making dinner, out at your favorite restaurant, or even right when you get home from work. But what happens when you accidentally spoil their surprise by finding the engagement ring before the question has been popped" Should you pretend like nothing ever happened" Leave the scene of the crime" Here’s what to do if you found the ring before the proposal.
Put the Ring Back Exactly Where you Found It
It’s unlikely that you were trying to snoop for the engagement ring, and it probably happened when you were looking for your long-lost pair of tennis shoes or when you misplaced your keys. Although it can be so tempting to try the ring on once you find it, try to resist. You definitely don’t want your partner to know that you’ve found it, tried it on, and evaluated it before they even got a chance to ask you to marry them. Plus, you definitely don’t want to be caught red-handed with the ring on your finger!
Don’t Tell Anyone You Found the Ring
Whether you find it hidden in their sock drawer or saw it in a pocket in their backpack, it can be all too easy to wa...