I stumbled across this Cosmo article this morning claiming the nine things that engaged women do wrong. Quite frankly, the author sounds bitter. Not only does Anna Breslaw claim that engaged couples think the world is theirs entirely and shared with only other engaged couples, but she claims that when a woman Instagrams or posts a picture of her engagement ring that everyone is judging her and the diamond. If it's not a diamond, Breslaw claims, the woman is criticized for trying to be "different."
Every person in this world has a right to post what they want. If they want to share their happy or sad moments with their social networks, let them. Of course after that proposal and the shiny ring is on your finger, you want to share it with your friends and family. You can't call everyone. That would take a lot of hours and a lot of phone minutes. Even if you call, people want to see your ring. So what's easier than just posting it and sharing it?
There's nothing wrong with wanting to post pictures. Actually, a lot of people enjoy them. I get super excited when I see someone on my newsfeed is engaged and has posted a picture. If they haven't, they get swamped with requests to see the ring.
Breslaw, I don't know your relationship status, but it may be time to rethink some of the bitterness. Maybe it's not your time yet, but I can probably guarantee that when she's engaged herself, she'll fall into some of her self declared pitfalls. Should a newly engaged woman still take everything in grace and attempt to be humble? Of course! However it's also an exciting time and couples are just looking for someone to share the happiness with along with their new fiance.
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