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Alyssa
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I’m having a hard time sharing the news about being engaged?

Alyssa, on January 19, 2023 at 9:47 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 2
I’m shy, well sorta. I’m not a shy person, but when there’s a big life change in my life (good or bad), I tend to not tell anyone until weeks or months or whenever it comes up later down the line. Im not a big social media person (neither is my fiancé) so I didn’t announce my engagement over IG, FB, etc. I have never heard of anyone besides myself being so anxious about telling people I’m engaged. My fiancé understands my shyness, so he knows I’m taking it one step at a time but his mom’s side of the family still doesn’t know we are engaged. It’s been like about three months going on four. My parents and his dad’s side knows about it, but I waited like a whole month before I said anything to any of them because I’m just weird about it. There is no family drama on either side about me and him being together. We have been together for 4 years, are already living together, and are super happy to get married in 2024. I just think it’s an awkward thing to bring up in typical conversation. I just don’t know how to insert it. Whenever I think about telling anyone I’m like super nervous and end up backing out of mentioning anything. I can say it was easier to tell my coworkers and some of my friends. I still was super weird about it. Am I like crazy? And do you have any advice how I can work past my anxiety? I have a feeling it won’t be the only thing I’m anxious about.

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Latest activity by Sara, on July 17, 2023 at 6:04 PM
  • Lisa
    Rockstar July 2022
    Lisa ·
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    I also had a difficult time telling people about my engagement, because I'm a very shy person. I especially don't like the big reactions and a million overwhelming questions (such as, "OMG YOU'RE ENGAGED?!? CONGRATULATIONS!! YAY!!! Did you pick a date yet? What are your wedding colors? What venues are you looking at?", etc). When my husband and I first got engaged, I knew I had to tell my family and friends at some point, but didn't feel like I was able to tell them in person or over the phone, so I told them over text. I don't have much advice on how to move past the anxiety (a therapist may be more helpful for that), though as far as telling your remaining family members, is it something that either of your parents would be able to help with by sharing the news for you? Or something you could tell them through text or email? If you have photos from the proposal, you could also share those in a text or email if you feel comfortable doing so, and if/when people reply to you, you can respond when you feel ready to.
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  • S
    Just Said Yes March 2024
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    Hi, my fiancé is very much like you, more reserved. We work together and most of our friends/coworkers found out when they saw the ring lol. No social media posts or huge announcements. Everyone is different.


    You are not alone. Congrats on finding your person; celebrate in whichever way feels most comfortable and right for you
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