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MarineCombatEngineer

(18,153 posts)
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 10:48 PM 5 hrs ago

So a follow up on my new romance,

I did the most corniest thing, but not for mine and her generation, I invited her to a nice restaurant and halfway through dinner, I got down on one knee and proposed to her and she said....YES!!!

A new chapter in my life is starting and I'm giddy with happiness.
Excuse me, I've had a couple of shots of Vodka to celebrate my coming 2nd marriage.

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So a follow up on my new romance, (Original Post) MarineCombatEngineer 5 hrs ago OP
I'm giddy with happiness for you! I love that our generation's romantic gestures are alive and well Deuxcents 5 hrs ago #1
Absolutely. MarineCombatEngineer 5 hrs ago #3
Congrats! montanacowboy 5 hrs ago #2
We haven't set a date yet, but we're looking at late June-early July. MarineCombatEngineer 5 hrs ago #4
Congratulations! LoisB 5 hrs ago #5
Congratulations, that is wonderful wendyb-NC 5 hrs ago #6
So I'm guessing you're over the blues and into the Carpenters! Congrats! marble falls 5 hrs ago #7
Congratulations! chowder66 5 hrs ago #8
Congratulations to you both on your engagement! May joy be yours, forever! CaliforniaPeggy 5 hrs ago #9
Congratulations! Diamond_Dog 5 hrs ago #10
Congratulations, MCE! sheshe2 5 hrs ago #11
Thank you sheshe2. MarineCombatEngineer 5 hrs ago #13
I am so happy for you both. sheshe2 5 hrs ago #17
HOLY SHIT!!!! I've been waiting for this 'update' for a while, Jack Valentino 5 hrs ago #12
Thank you very much. MarineCombatEngineer 5 hrs ago #19
So very happy for the two of you. Wishing you all the best. Thank niyad 5 hrs ago #14
Yes she does, and she knows that my rather large family, including DU, approves of this coming marriage MarineCombatEngineer 5 hrs ago #21
Congrats Lifeafter70 4 hrs ago #26
Consider it done. MarineCombatEngineer 4 hrs ago #29
In uniform? Lifeafter70 4 hrs ago #32
We've discussed that and she wants me to and I'm inclined to do so, although, I'll have to have my MarineCombatEngineer 4 hrs ago #36
Naw just step it up at the gym Lifeafter70 4 hrs ago #46
Congratulations! Best wishes to you both. Srkdqltr 5 hrs ago #15
Swooning here at the old fashioned romantic gesture. Congratulations and wishing you Marie Marie 5 hrs ago #16
Hearty congratulations MCE. kairos12 5 hrs ago #18
So very happy for you both! Grim Chieftain 5 hrs ago #20
WOW! Omaha Steve 5 hrs ago #22
How wonderful MCE! Congratulations! electric_blue68 5 hrs ago #23
Congrats! May you both be blessed! n/t PatrickforB 4 hrs ago #24
Wonderful news - best wishes to you both!!! TBF 4 hrs ago #25
Congratulations Dan 4 hrs ago #27
Congratulations! Thanks so much for sharing your happy news, MCE!! ❤️ littlemissmartypants 4 hrs ago #28
Congratulations Sir! JMCKUSICK 4 hrs ago #30
Congratulations! area51 4 hrs ago #31
Congratulations! yonder 4 hrs ago #33
Wow, how great that is.👩‍❤️‍👨 Figarosmom 4 hrs ago #34
🥂 blm 4 hrs ago #35
Congratulations! 🥂 BlueKota 4 hrs ago #37
Hey MCE popsdenver 4 hrs ago #38
Congratulations! betsuni 4 hrs ago #39
Congratulations to the both of you!!!! FemDemERA 4 hrs ago #40
Terrific news, MCE! summer_in_TX 4 hrs ago #41
Congratulations! PufPuf23 4 hrs ago #42
Congrats! SheltieLover 4 hrs ago #43
Congratulations!! Chellee 4 hrs ago #44
Congratulations! Wah_Guy 4 hrs ago #45
Congrats we all need some good news Tree Lady 4 hrs ago #47
So happy for you both! HeartsCanHope 4 hrs ago #48
Congrats! DET 4 hrs ago #49
It was a whirlwind romance and we just......clicked and knew we belonged together. MarineCombatEngineer 4 hrs ago #50
Good for you....nothing like shared love!! walkingman 4 hrs ago #51
Congratulations, good sir! Jedi Guy 4 hrs ago #52
Congrats GrapesOfWrath 4 hrs ago #53
Congrats mr715 4 hrs ago #54
.. BlueWaveNeverEnd 3 hrs ago #55
Wow!!! Did you plan that or were you swept away in the moment? 3catwoman3 3 hrs ago #56
Congratulations! UpInArms 3 hrs ago #57
Congratulations! Hey Joe 3 hrs ago #58
Well this is delightful news! Wishing you both every happiness!!🩷🩷 KitFox 3 hrs ago #59
So amazing!!! hamsterjill 3 hrs ago #60
You can't keep a hard charging Marine down Submariner 3 hrs ago #61
CONGRATS MCE! BaronChocula 3 hrs ago #62
Happy engagement/incoming nuptials MCE! Celerity 3 hrs ago #63
How sweet! Best wishes to you both! Nt spooky3 3 hrs ago #64
Congratulations, man! AZJonnie 1 hr ago #65
Congratulations! democrank 1 hr ago #66

Deuxcents

(27,343 posts)
1. I'm giddy with happiness for you! I love that our generation's romantic gestures are alive and well
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 10:55 PM
5 hrs ago

With this news, you know we’re gonna want to follow you thru your engagement, right?!

MarineCombatEngineer

(18,153 posts)
4. We haven't set a date yet, but we're looking at late June-early July.
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 11:02 PM
5 hrs ago

I'll let DU know when we've set a definite date.

MarineCombatEngineer

(18,153 posts)
13. Thank you sheshe2.
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 11:25 PM
5 hrs ago

I know it was a fast romance and proposal, but when the heart speaks, one listens and we both listened.

Jack Valentino

(5,156 posts)
12. HOLY SHIT!!!! I've been waiting for this 'update' for a while,
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 11:21 PM
5 hrs ago

since the post about your upcoming 'first date'---
but seems you've been busy in the meantime!

My sincere congratulations !!!!



niyad

(133,200 posts)
14. So very happy for the two of you. Wishing you all the best. Thank
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 11:26 PM
5 hrs ago

you for sharing your joyous news with us!

Does your lady know that you come with a whole group of EXTREMELY nosy friends, who will want alll sorts of details?

MarineCombatEngineer

(18,153 posts)
21. Yes she does, and she knows that my rather large family, including DU, approves of this coming marriage
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 11:35 PM
5 hrs ago

MarineCombatEngineer

(18,153 posts)
36. We've discussed that and she wants me to and I'm inclined to do so, although, I'll have to have my
Thu Apr 23, 2026, 12:02 AM
4 hrs ago

Dress Blues altered to compensate for the extra pounds I've put on since retiring from the Corps.

Lifeafter70

(1,136 posts)
46. Naw just step it up at the gym
Thu Apr 23, 2026, 12:15 AM
4 hrs ago

Or evening walks with your fiancee.

Your a Marine, if you can get through boot camp you can do it. I have faith in you.

Just in case get those dress blues altered.
My favorite pics of my son are from when he was in the corps.

Thanks for chatting with me. It broke up my evening caring for my son.

Du has the best people. Wishing you and your lovely lady many years of joy and happiness.

Marie Marie

(11,398 posts)
16. Swooning here at the old fashioned romantic gesture. Congratulations and wishing you
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 11:30 PM
5 hrs ago

both a long and happy marriage.

Grim Chieftain

(1,889 posts)
20. So very happy for you both!
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 11:31 PM
5 hrs ago

May the days ahead be filled with love, laughter and joy.

Congratulations!

Figarosmom

(12,568 posts)
34. Wow, how great that is.👩‍❤️‍👨
Thu Apr 23, 2026, 12:00 AM
4 hrs ago

That's also a big step. There's a lot to think about. Who's house etc. type stuff. Big wedding or small? Pulling out all the stops? How life can change in one month. Wow, wow. Wow.

popsdenver

(2,412 posts)
38. Hey MCE
Thu Apr 23, 2026, 12:07 AM
4 hrs ago

I am very happy to hear that news!!!!!!!!! Second marriages are the best!!!!!!! In many cases the first marriage, I call
a Practice Marriage.....LOL
Have a joyous life together, full of fun and endearing times!

PufPuf23

(9,900 posts)
42. Congratulations!
Thu Apr 23, 2026, 12:10 AM
4 hrs ago

Nice for your bride that you will not be on the road so much too.

Wish you years of peace and happiness.

Jedi Guy

(3,489 posts)
52. Congratulations, good sir!
Thu Apr 23, 2026, 12:33 AM
4 hrs ago

I wish you many years with your beloved and as much joy as your heart can stand!

mr715

(3,765 posts)
54. Congrats
Thu Apr 23, 2026, 12:42 AM
4 hrs ago

I'm very, very, very, very happy for you.

There is a lot of beauty in this world. There is a lot worth fighting for.

Had I some vodka, I'd do one with you. Just accept this one in spirit. Spirit spirits.

Congratulations.

May you have many years of happiness, and may each year be better than the last.

I'm so happy for you.


MR

3catwoman3

(29,608 posts)
56. Wow!!! Did you plan that or were you swept away in the moment?
Thu Apr 23, 2026, 12:50 AM
3 hrs ago

I’m somewhat envious of the lightning speed of your love story. My husband and I were a couple for 4 years before he was ready to take a second chance on marriage. Understandable, as it was a nasty divorce, but it was a long wait. First time around for me.

All the best to both of you!

hamsterjill

(17,668 posts)
60. So amazing!!!
Thu Apr 23, 2026, 01:07 AM
3 hrs ago

Congratulations. Wishing you and the soon-to-be bride all the happiness in the world.

Submariner

(13,394 posts)
61. You can't keep a hard charging Marine down
Thu Apr 23, 2026, 01:09 AM
3 hrs ago

Congratulations and the best of luck to the both of you.

AZJonnie

(3,831 posts)
65. Congratulations, man!
Thu Apr 23, 2026, 02:57 AM
1 hr ago

My partner and I were engaged end of August last year in Honolulu.

2nd's for both of us as well.

democrank

(12,638 posts)
66. Congratulations!
Thu Apr 23, 2026, 03:04 AM
1 hr ago

A new day, a new life. What a heartwarming thing love is. My best to both of you.

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