Share some short engagement stories.

One story is that a couple went ice skating on Christmas Eve. The man had arranged with the ice rink staff in advance. When they skated to the center of the rink, he got down on one knee and proposed. The twinkling Christmas lights around them made the moment even more magical.

A long engagement story that I heard was of Maria and David. They met in college and got engaged right after graduation. Their engagement was eight years long. During this time, they both pursued their post - graduate studies. Maria studied abroad for two years, which was a big test for their relationship. But they remained committed. They used the time to really understand each other's families. When they finally got married, they were more than ready to start their new life together, and their wedding was a grand affair with people from all over the world coming to celebrate their love.

I heard about a couple where the guy is really into magic. He made the engagement ring 'appear' in her hand during a magic trick. He had been practicing for months. She was completely shocked and thrilled at the same time. It was a really unique and funny way to propose.

Sure. One engagement horror story could be that the person proposing did it in a very public way, like on a big stage in front of hundreds of people. But the partner wasn't ready at all and felt pressured into saying yes just to avoid the public embarrassment. Later, they realized they had made a mistake and had to go through a lot of drama to break off the engagement.

Sure. One real engagement story is about a couple who met while traveling. They were both on a solo backpacking trip in a foreign country. They started chatting at a local coffee shop in a small village. As they shared their travel experiences and life dreams, they felt an instant connection. After months of traveling together and getting to know each other better, the man proposed to the woman on top of a beautiful mountain they had hiked up. It was a magical moment with the stunning view as their backdrop.

Sure. There was a girl who always dreamed of a simple diamond solitaire for her engagement ring. But her fiancé got her a gaudy, overly - designed ring with lots of small stones. She was disappointed because it wasn't at all what she had in mind, and it made her question how well he really knew her.

Sure. One story is about a couple who called off their engagement due to different career goals. But after a year apart, they both achieved their career milestones and realized they still loved each other deeply. They got back together and are now happily married. Another example is a couple who had an argument about the wedding arrangements and broke their engagement. They took some time to cool down and then started to communicate better. Eventually, they had a simple yet beautiful wedding.

Sure. One story is about a couple, Jack and Emily. Jack had to move to another country for work. They were engaged before he left. Despite the distance, they made it work. They would have regular video calls every night, sharing their day. And whenever possible, they would visit each other. Their love and commitment to each other helped them through the tough times of being apart.

There was this story where a man proposed to his girlfriend at a zoo. He had arranged for one of the zookeepers to put the engagement ring on the beak of a parrot. When they walked by the parrot cage, the parrot flew over to them and dropped the ring in her hand. It was such a unique and funny way to propose.

Another success story comes from Salesforce. They are known for their strong commitment to employee development. They offer numerous training programs and opportunities for career advancement. By investing in their employees' growth, Salesforce has seen high levels of employee engagement. Employees feel that they are not just working for a paycheck but also building a career, which in turn results in loyalty and great performance.