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How to Survive Engagement Season

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Mira Milla Student Contributor, University of Texas - Austin
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Kenyatta Giddings Student Contributor, University of Texas - Austin
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Texas chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

You go out to lunch with a few of your friends at the Mellow Mushroom right on The Drag and you notice that your BFF looks happier than usual. You don’t suspect anything because you figure she’s just having a good day. After all of you place your orders, she tells everyone that she has some ‘exciting news’. As the words come out of her mouth, she quickly pulls out her left hand with excitement.

“HE PROPOSED LAST NIGHT,” she shrieks.
After everyone gawks over the huge diamond on her finger, you couldn’t help but smile and be happy for her. She starts sharing the details of the sentimental proposal while people cut her off with questions, asking her how surprised she was or how happy she is.
When you get home, you can’t help but think about when you’re going to get engaged. To get your mind off of it, you log onto Facebook (maybe playing some Solitaire will distract you). But as soon as you sign in, you notice the diamond on the upper right corner of the screen. What is this? More of your friends are getting engaged? You check to see who else is getting married, and it seems like everyone you know is.

 

So how do you deal with ‘engagement season’ (the time period lasting from Christmas Eve through Valentine’s Day)? Well, for one, don’t slump around thinking you’re going to be alone forever.
 
Single?
Collegiettes, please please please, don’t settle. Finding the first person who shows the least bit of interest in you probably won’t work out in your favor in the long run. Don’t go searching for ‘Mr. Right’, Mr. Right will find you at the right time. In the mean time, focus on yourself. What are things you want to do before you get married? This is your time to do them!
 
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Taken?
You know where you two stand in this relationship. Having open communication is key. But be sure not to pressure your lover to pop the question. Doing so may lead to many unwanted arguments. Let him find the perfect moment and plan the perfect proposal for the two of you (and also find the perfect ring). Enjoy the company of your significant other and let things unfold naturally.

 

You’re the one engaged?!
Congrats! This is great news and you should be sharing it with the world. Are your girlfriends jealous? Well, they should be! You’re marrying the love of your life, your other half and your best friend. Scream it at the top of your lungs and be sure to show off that rock. 
 
For the rest of you lovely Longhorns, be patient. If your friend keeps talking about her engagement (and she will), be happy for her. Share this exciting time with her. After all, this is a big monumental moment in her life. Don’t worry, the right person will appear eventually. And once he does, you’ll have your time to shine.
 
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Mira Milla

Texas

Mira Milla is a junior majoring in Journalism at the University of Texas and is currently interning at 'The Society Diaries'. 
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Kenyatta Giddings

Texas

Kenyatta Giddings is a double major in Broadcast Journalism and Radio-Television-Film at the University of Texas at Austin. She's a former toddler in a tiara from Dallas, Texas and enjoys recording voiceovers for Radio Disney, writing for various publications, and contributing her production and on-camera talents to an array of programs. In her spare time Kenyatta consumes herself with all things vintage shopping, entertainment media, and brunch. Follow her pursuit for fabulosity on Twitter @kenyattapinata and her favorite online magazine @HerCampusTexas.