Things That Change When You Get Engaged (Don’t Say We Didn’t Warn You) - Page 14
Your relationship gets more respect
Telling someone you’ve been dating a man for years doesn’t have as much of an impact as telling someone that you and your man are engaged to be married. Though it seems unfair, you can expect others around you to take your relationship more seriously once you have a ring on your finger. Fiance just sounds so much more serious than boyfriend.