BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 / Benedict's Engagement

**Posted by ancientsgate** December 7, 2014 3:23 am

besleybean wrote:
Well people would have a hard job guessing the era I was married then...at least via that method!

Especially since you said you don't have an engagement ring, eh?

My point was, styles come and go with jewelry, just as they do with clothing or hair or home decor, and if someone knows what they're looking at, they can often guess the era it was made and bought and worn.

**Posted by besleybean** December 7, 2014 8:33 am

I rewatched The Empty Hearse last night and was in hysterics over both Mary and Molly's engagement rings...

**Posted by nakahara** December 7, 2014 11:31 am

This article is mostly about Eddie Redmayne, but then it mentions Benedict Cumberbatch and oh, if what is written there is true, Benedict has to be a greatest romantic on earth!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2863740/GIRL-TOWN-Eddie-Redmayne-getting-married-reception-Star-hosts-secret-wedding-bash-ahead-intimate-ceremony.html#ixzz3LA5tsV50

**Posted by Bronte89** December 7, 2014 8:08 pm

nakahara wrote:
This article is mostly about Eddie Redmayne, but then it mentions Benedict Cumberbatch and oh, if what is written there is true, Benedict has to be a greatest romantic on earth!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2863740/GIRL-TOWN-Eddie-Redmayne-getting-married-reception-Star-hosts-secret-wedding-bash-ahead-intimate-ceremony.html#ixzz3LA5tsV50

Aww lovely. Benedict, you old romantic. (I hope this is true)

**Posted by REReader** December 7, 2014 10:15 pm

That would be so sweet!

**Posted by Bronte89** December 7, 2014 10:28 pm

I saw a photo of Sophie's ring the other day and it looked purple around the edge but it could have been the light on it.

**Posted by besleybean** December 8, 2014 6:53 am

I thought it was like an aquamarine or turquoise...

**Posted by ancientsgate** December 8, 2014 6:25 pm

besleybean wrote:
I thought it was like an aquamarine or turquoise...

Diamonds reflect the lights and colors around them-- they have an inner fire because of the way they're cut into facets, and almost seem alive when you look into them.

**Posted by nakahara** December 8, 2014 9:00 pm

Man is a confirmed romantic. Just listen to this:

http://cumberbum.tumblr.com/post/104500099121/for-a-year-end-series-all-things-considered-is

**Posted by Ivy** December 8, 2014 9:11 pm

Yes I saw that quote on tumblr the other day and melted Even more lovely to hear him saying that.

**Posted by besleybean** December 8, 2014 9:16 pm

Coincidentally, I just read this on Twitter!

**Posted by Bronte89** December 8, 2014 9:38 pm

BC is romantic! Aww.

**Posted by besleybean** December 8, 2014 9:40 pm

Big soft lump!
Tee Hee.

**Posted by REReader** December 8, 2014 10:14 pm

Awwwwwww. (unironically!)

**Posted by Vhanja** December 19, 2014 10:42 am

I am feeling a bit ridiulous about this. I mean - of course I am happy for him. I wish him all the best in the world, and would never stop being a fan because of this.

But pathetically enough I felt a sting of jealousy when I heard it. Which makes no sense whatsover. It's stupid, and it makes me feel when I was 16 years old and had a crush on a rock band. It's really humiliating that I as a grown woman in a happy relationship myself should feel like this. I've regressed 20 years because of Mr.Cumby.

**Posted by tonnaree** December 19, 2014 11:45 am

Vhanja wrote:
I am feeling a bit ridiulous about this. I mean - of course I am happy for him. I wish him all the best in the world, and would never stop being a fan because of this.

But pathetically enough I felt a sting of jealousy when I heard it. Which makes no sense whatsover. It's stupid, and it makes me feel when I was 16 years old and had a crush on a rock band. It's really humiliating that I as a grown woman in a happy relationship myself should feel like this. I've regressed 20 years because of Mr.Cumby.

It's ok dear. I am 52 and had a similar response. We can't help our emotions and emotions are not rational.
Doesn't make us bad people.

**Posted by Vhanja** December 19, 2014 12:23 pm

Good to hear I'm not alone.

**Posted by kaye** January 8, 2015 7:49 pm

Vhanja wrote:
Good to hear I'm not alone.

No, you are not alone! I an 53 and it's not like I ever had a shot with him - LOL! I don't know why we feel this way, but we do.

It doesn't help that I am kind of disappointed in who he ended up with. Sophie is not attractive ( yes, superficial and catty, I know), and also kind of bumbed out that it's now obvious the reason they got engaged was because she is pregnant. One is left to wonder is she was not pregnant, if they would even be engaged at all.

Ok, enough sour grapes. What is done is done, and I hope it all works out for Ben.

**Posted by Schmiezi** January 8, 2015 7:55 pm

Dear kaye,

being a bit fangirlishly jealous is alright, but please stop with this negative stuff about Sophie. This forum is very proud on being a nice, friendly place. Please help us keeping it this way.

Thank you.

**Posted by besleybean** January 8, 2015 8:01 pm

Thank you.
I confess I was a tad cross myself!