Her Discussions by Dr Faye I Said YES twice... the Full Engagement Story
Mar 23, 2026
A personal recount of a whirlwind engagement, from ring design to two proposals. Conversations about whether someone is truly the one and how values, strengths, and vulnerabilities align. Funny and tense moments like missed flights, awkward public proposals, and a private second proposal with a heartfelt letter. Planning dilemmas, venue choices, and balancing life, work, and wedding tasks.
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Wanting A Surprise While Craving Control
- Faye describes her mixed feelings about wanting a surprise proposal while also craving control.
- She explains childhood and control issues made uncertainty around engagement timing personally difficult but they discussed marriage openly with difficult conversations that strengthened them.
Marriage As Your Most Important Business Partner
- Love alone isn't enough; Faye frames marriage as the most important business partnership in your life.
- She lists three ingredients: love, aligned values, and complementary strengths where her weaknesses are his strengths.
Ring Design Linked Back To A Small Founder
- Faye recounts ring shopping and discovering Inkador, a recycled-jewellery brand started by Karen, which later made the ring personal.
- The finished ring included a sapphire and emerald for their birthstones and detailed band sketches from Dylan's 72-email design chain.