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Creative Ways To Tell the World You Are Engaged

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There are few moments more exciting in life than the decision to get married. After you’ve spent years with your partner, you likely are ready to take your relationship to the next stage. Naturally, you’re going to want to spread this news to all of the people you love. If you love to get creative with such announcements, you may wonder how to tell loved ones about your engagement. Consider these suggestions to discover the perfect method to tell the world you’re about to tie the knot. 

The Preliminary Decisions

Before you finalize your method of announcing the engagement, you must ask yourself a few crucial questions. First, do you want to tell everyone in one swoop or are there specific people you would like to inform first? Typically, parents and siblings are people you want to make the announcement to separately from the rest of your relatives and friends. You also need to consider whether you’d like to have photos taken. If so, try and get the pictures done before you make the announcement. This gives you media you can utilize in your message about the milestone. 

The Traditional Method

In some cases, the classic options are the best. If you’re someone who loves to send and receive messages via traditional mail, you may want to consider snail mail for your announcements. Though it is not a speedy method in any capacity, sending your messages out in this manner is a charming option to consider. With this option, however, you will need to make sure you have the mailing addresses of everyone you want to receive the message. You will also need to print enough copies of your engagement photos for each announcement you mail out.

The Digital Divide

Though plenty of people still use traditional mail for making important announcements, a large chunk of people have switched to digital methods of communication. Social media has radically transformed the way that most people interact and discuss big life events. The easiest and most effective way to make your engagement announcement online is by making a post on your social accounts. Facebook and Instagram are the perfect platforms for such announcements, as you can share some of your favorite engagement pictures and write a message that captures how excited you are to take this next step. 

Social media isn’t the only way to make the announcement online. Though it isn’t as popular a choice, using email is still an option worth looking into. This is a fast, effective way to get the message out to hundreds of people with one single email. Again, to see success with this choice you will need to make sure you have the email addresses of every person you want to receive the message. 

The Surprise

Hosting an intimate gathering of your closest friends and family members can also make for a lovely way to announce your decision. Invite everyone to your house for a dinner or a party, then make a speech thanking them for their presence and slip in the news about the engagement. The party will instantly turn into a joyous celebration of your relationship. If you’re looking to knock out the announcement and the engagement party in one shot, this is a great way to cover all of your bases in a single moment.

The Choice

While it is an important decision to make, you should not spend weeks debating the best method of announcing your engagement. All you need to do is think about which option aligns best with your personality. Whether you decide to surprise family at a party or make the announcement through email, there are a ton of exciting options that can help you along your way.

Woman Vows To Be Submissive in Wedding

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A woman has vowed to be submissive in her wedding vows to her husband during their wedding ceremony. The woman, whose video was posted to Twitter, stated that she would submit to her husband during their marriage as she kneeled in front of him. A bridesmaid held the microphone as she made this promise, stating that she would follow her husband and build the home as a submissive wife. She referenced their faith in God and said that their marriage went beyond love and was part of a covenant made before God.

While cheers, applause, and whistles can be heard from the crowd, others on social media do not agree with the bride’s vows, kneeling, or promises to be submissive. Many felt that the kneeling was excessive and that the couple should be seen as equal partners in their relationship. 

Proverbs 31 Wife

Supporters of the bride’s vows to be submissive feel that they reflect the Biblical idea of how a wife should act. These supporters mainly reference Proverbs 31, which describes characteristics such as nobility, eagerness to work, generosity, selflessness, and prioritizing the needs of others.

They also cite the New Testament, where wives are told to submit to their husbands, and husbands are instructed to love their wives as Christ loved the church.

What Does It Mean To Be Submissive?

People may have different interpretations of what the term “submissive” means. For a person who wants to be submissive to their partner, it typically means they want their significant other to be in charge. How extensive this can be will vary on a case-by-case basis.

For example, some individuals may want to be submissive only in the bedroom, while others want their partner to make all major life decisions for them. Examples of this include:

  • Asking for permission to make big purchases
  • Seeking your partner’s approval before making changes to the home’s decor or style
  • Letting your partner decide what foods you eat
  • Giving your partner control over how the kids should be raised

Consent Is Key 

As long as both partners willingly and comfortably participate in this type of relationship, it can be healthy and fulfilling. However, many marriage experts agree that a relationship like this is not sustainable long term. Not only will the submissive partner likely start to suffer from low self-esteem and depression, but they may also begin to harbor bitter feelings toward their partner. For this reason, if either participant is uninterested in taking a submissive position or feels uncomfortable with their role in the relationship, they must speak up. Again, it will only be a healthy relationship if it is fulfilling for both parties. 

If a submissive person changes their mind or someone doesn’t want to be submissive in the first place, then it is imperative that their partner respect and support their decision. Otherwise, the relationship can cross the line into abusive territory. The most critical aspect of these relationships is having consent from everyone involved.

Signs of an Unhealthy Submissive Relationship

A dominant partner can sometimes become too controlling toward their spouse, causing fear and anxiety. Because there can be a fine line between acceptable dominant behavior and abuse, it’s important to know the signs of an unhealthy submissive relationship. A submissive person who frequently appears timid, displays body language indicating discomfort, or seems insecure is likely not in a healthy relationship.

For now, the husband and wife featured on Twitter are on the same page about her submission to him. However, only time will tell whether this will work long-term or if the relationship will have to shift from a submissive relationship to a partnership.