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He DUG A POND, Made A Boat, And PROPOSED To Me In It... Our Engagement Story ( + how we met etc)

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  • Published on Mar 6, 2026
  • HOLY SMOKES I AM SO HAPPY! Dan and I are betrothed!!
    and hey, do yourself (and me) a favor and check out ThredUp! Shop hundreds of brands, for a fraction of the price all in one place! Tap my link tdup.co/micara... and use code MICARAH50 to shop my ThredUp faves and receive 50% off your first order plus free shipping
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    follow Dan on IG @ danchudzinskistudio to get creeped out by eerie sculptures

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  • @Isabel-hl1jy
    @Isabel-hl1jy 20 days ago +8462

    I feel like you cheated in scrabble

    • @MicarahTewers
      @MicarahTewers  20 days ago +1495

      still weighs on my conscience tbh

    • @jamesadriangp
      @jamesadriangp 20 days ago +159

      @MicarahTewers real scrabble players really do be serious with tallying up the score

    • @DaDumpling
      @DaDumpling 20 days ago +14

      @Mic@MicarahTewersHELLO

    • @jennifernovak4506
      @jennifernovak4506 20 days ago +35

      Congratulations!!! 🎉 I’m so happy for you, Dan, and your family! May God bless your marriage and give you many years together, filled with love and joy! 💞
      I’ve been watching your channel for years, with my now 14 year old daughter.
      We love that you love God, sew, are funny, love pranks, and come from a homeschooling family like us. 😁
      She is going to be so excited to see this video!!! We look forward to your wedding gown planning and videos! 💝

    • @GGLD888
      @GGLD888 20 days ago +8

      😂

  • @madestudios2025
    @madestudios2025 21 day ago +14469

    the universe was literally THROWING this man in your direction

    • @Vhnguyens
      @Vhnguyens 20 days ago +69

      They’re meat to be!
      God writes peoples love stories.
      I have an old coworker who used to live near her future husband in a diff state. Only for them to be together in their university in Fl & then they moved onto a diff state after graduation.

    • @pinkcupcake4717
      @pinkcupcake4717 20 days ago +397

      The equal opposite to WHERE IS MY HUSBAND?

    • @faeriefire78
      @faeriefire78 20 days ago +41

      This comment needs to be pinned. Sums it all up perfectly!

    • @MrBarneyDinosaur
      @MrBarneyDinosaur 20 days ago +38

      God was up there like “Me damn it, Mariah, just date already!”

    • @SR-vp6ew
      @SR-vp6ew 20 days ago +14

      @Vhnguyens my husband was friends with my family for seven years, and I never met him till it was the right time, we used to go to the same places, but at different times. He was single that whole time waiting to meet his wife and wondering where she was, I wasn’t ready yet. ❤ One thing we both did during that time was pray for our future spouse. We agreed on all core values the first conversation we had, dated 2.5 months, had our first kiss, he bought a ring a week later, and now we’ve been married more years than I’d like to admit I’ve been alive. 😂

  • @elizabethgodwin7679
    @elizabethgodwin7679 21 day ago +10117

    ' what was your backup plan if the boat tipped over?"
    " Titanic proposal."
    That's why they're perfect for each other

    • @Greenguygray
      @Greenguygray 21 day ago +180

      It felt like a joke she would have made! 😭🩷

    • @KJ-wh8fu
      @KJ-wh8fu 21 day ago +18

      Indeed!😊

    • @In_a_mode
      @In_a_mode 20 days ago +12

      That made me laugh 😂

    • @MarieE.512
      @MarieE.512 20 days ago +30

      And he likes dressing up. ❤

    • @Sassyglbeauty
      @Sassyglbeauty 20 days ago +92

      I’ve never seen two more meant to be together people. lol. Like, legit.

  • @pay1370
    @pay1370 21 day ago +6969

    finding a guy who matches your flavor of weird so perfectly is such a cosmic anomaly, you really hit the lottery!

    • @wwaxwork
      @wwaxwork 20 days ago +62

      Nah you just have to stop hiding your weird so they can find you.

    • @pay1370
      @pay1370 20 days ago +99

      @wwaxwork still, there's a lot of people that like the idea of a creative and quirky partner and then start to resent them for it. finding a partner that's also creative and is willing to adapt to you is special.

    • @Setsunako6587
      @Setsunako6587 19 days ago +16

      I've been thinking this about them for a while, it's so sweet to see this happy and VERY characteristic development in their relationship 🥰💕

    • @DestroyingAngel-i3d
      @DestroyingAngel-i3d 15 days ago

      @pay1370 until you need a husband who can fix the plumbing and is either too poor to or doesn't know how to and won't do it

  • @DoubleJoyHalfSorrow
    @DoubleJoyHalfSorrow 16 days ago +152

    He filmed updates on the boat to show you later??? 🥺🥺🥺

  • @lily5291
    @lily5291 21 day ago +13148

    dude, the detail that HE was the unnamed co-chicken thief from the 2023 April Fool's prank has blown my mind

    • @RyeJupiter
      @RyeJupiter 21 day ago +219

      genuinely it made my jaw drop

    • @a_a3189
      @a_a3189 20 days ago +24

      Literally fate

    • @SammieMousie
      @SammieMousie 20 days ago +67

      Right?!! How crazy is that?! They were meant to be.

    • @junikorn5556
      @junikorn5556 20 days ago +554

      In Germany we call a true friend someone you could steal horses with. I guess he's someone, with whom you can steal (and swap) chicken.

    • @annalucia2663
      @annalucia2663 20 days ago +8

      Fate 😭

  • @NovaSoBored
    @NovaSoBored 21 day ago +6448

    "you've come a long way from the craft store" okay so i'm sobbing

    • @llovetopoppgen
      @llovetopoppgen 21 day ago +96

      this is so crazy seeing this pop up after watching her all these years

    • @em8066
      @em8066 21 day ago +57

      That hit me too, and the look on her face describing it, ugh, my Grinch heart

    • @lina.rose.p
      @lina.rose.p 20 days ago +24

      Ikr right i would be on the ground😭😭

    • @TysMommy609
      @TysMommy609 20 days ago +21

      It’s okay, we’re definitely all sobbing 😭

    • @riyaaaaa748
      @riyaaaaa748 20 days ago +4

      samee😭😭

  • @meganjaime7728
    @meganjaime7728 21 day ago +6608

    The second he started showing up in your videos he just seemed perfect for you. Congratulations! So happy for you! 😄

  • @128treehugger
    @128treehugger 17 days ago +303

    This is literally out of a YA romance novel, from Karen's insistence to you plowing into him on rollerskates to the chicken prank. I've never heard a love story so magical. Also, the concept of someone as close to humanly perfect as you feeling the need to beg for someone's company is so crazy to me. Nearly 10 years later and you're still one of the realest, brightest, hilarious, most beautiful and unique RUclipsr I follow

  • @Cationna
    @Cationna 21 day ago +4544

    "I told him I'm moving to Florida and somehow he didn't ask me out"
    "I didn't open the message from him"
    "I didn't read the physical letter from him"
    "I have ADHD and am bad with phones so I was flaky"
    "He was keeping tabs on me online so he saw I got engaged to someone else, and then i got traumatised so bad it was hard even to consider a guy a friend"
    "We were getting closer and I moved to NY"
    "....so apparently he'd been interested in me for a while???"
    Lololol I want to hear this from Dan's perspective now 😂

    • @ForeverFashionGirl21
      @ForeverFashionGirl21 20 days ago +364

      YES!! I want his perspective!

    • @chileanyways196
      @chileanyways196 20 days ago +19

      Same!

    • @VanK782
      @VanK782 20 days ago +661

      He was trying to be respectful but he underestimated how oblivious Micarah can be 😂

    • @carriehooper32
      @carriehooper32 20 days ago +270

      I also have adhd and I almost missed out on my husband because I forgot to message him back on facebook thinking it was his turn to respond but it was really mine XD. Luckily, I tossed him a facebook invite to my birthday party a few months later and he actually came even though he only knew one person and we hadn't even met in person yet.

    • @DieAlteistwiederda
      @DieAlteistwiederda 20 days ago +118

      I need to hear the details too because I suspect he went through it. 🤣

  • @mack_1305
    @mack_1305 21 day ago +13918

    we went from a broken hearted valentine’s day dress to being Betrothed!!!! This is so amazing we’re all so happy for you!

    • @whyistherumalwaysfinished27
      @whyistherumalwaysfinished27 21 day ago +106

      THAT PART! I love this for her! ❤❤

    • @DiamondsRexpensive
      @DiamondsRexpensive 20 days ago +7

      It is so red flaggy. I hope it ends well.

    • @SunshineTsunamii
      @SunshineTsunamii 20 days ago +22

      @DiamondsRexpensiveBOOOOOO!

    • @SunshineTsunamii
      @SunshineTsunamii 20 days ago +65

      Did you even LISTEN to the story!????
      Look, I understand that love must not show up for you in life like this, or you haven’t been able to open your heart to the magic of miracles, but I hope it finds you soon. The world is miserable enough, you deserve miraculous happiness

    • @PigeonPie
      @PigeonPie 20 days ago +110

      Am I mandela effecting remembering Micarah make Ariana's wedding dress?

  • @trint5412
    @trint5412 19 days ago +1939

    Karen is the mastermind, the visionary, the real force...history books will speak of her!

  • @Stonemaxz
    @Stonemaxz 17 days ago +662

    She went from boring military dude to boy next door hot nerdy guy who makes sculptures for a museum In a small town. Wow.

    • @Adikova97
      @Adikova97 14 days ago +83

      Hallmark movie

    • @iammelaniemarisol
      @iammelaniemarisol 14 days ago +22

      @Stonemaxz I thought the exact same thing 😂😂 What a level up! Congratulations, Micarah!

    • @rishikas.1238
      @rishikas.1238 13 days ago +35

      there's no need to put down one person to bring up another, as she explained in the breakup valentine video

    • @pawgmae
      @pawgmae 10 days ago +24

      @rishikas.1238um im pretty sure he cheated or broke up with her. yes he lost an amazing girl !!

    • @pawgmae
      @pawgmae 10 days ago +3

      she has a breakup video about it

  • @slaytopialeader
    @slaytopialeader 21 day ago +4692

    everyone say THANK YOU KAREN

  • @a.ch.5942
    @a.ch.5942 21 day ago +5501

    if this was a rom com I'd call it too unrealistic, what an absolute dream come true. I've been watching you for years and I'm SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @allisonc.-jt4rc
      @allisonc.-jt4rc 21 day ago +96

      You know, This should be a movie!

    • @sindysura5259
      @sindysura5259 21 day ago +43

      It literally could be!!!!

    • @carolineb7241
      @carolineb7241 21 day ago +36

      I was thinking the exact same thing. I would never believe it was possible if it was a movie

    • @inBreadible
      @inBreadible 21 day ago +26

      your love story sounds like a modern, quirky Hallmark movie and I'm very invested in it

    • @inBreadible
      @inBreadible 21 day ago +14

      on second thought, i take it back...
      i think there's enough material to be made into a tv show instead

  • @AmythefirstA
    @AmythefirstA 20 days ago +911

    DAN'S ILLUSTRATIONS!!! 😭 We are so so so so so happy for you, sweet girl!

  • @ip795
    @ip795 16 days ago +128

    Historical moment: "being a Karen" is redefined!!!
    So happy for you Micarah!!!

  • @ghostgirl6970
    @ghostgirl6970 21 day ago +1310

    If anyone deserved a fairytale friendship, romance, and engagement, it's you.

    • @MariaDanieladelaRosa
      @MariaDanieladelaRosa 20 days ago +10

      COULDNT AGREE MORE!

    • @ElinWinblad
      @ElinWinblad 20 days ago +8

      Someone needs to write a romance book about this asap without any spice just sweet story

    • @celloishsugoi
      @celloishsugoi 17 days ago +2

      It was also just so personal and special to both of them… beats any other influencer engagement I’ve seen that was done just for views. I love how the whole thing highlights how well they know each other and how well their interests and personalities align!!

  • @nineama
    @nineama 19 days ago +1519

    God was getting irritated like "what more do i needto do???"

    • @MsSus96
      @MsSus96 19 days ago +17

      funny, I tend to ask them the same thing lol

    • @MicarahTewers
      @MicarahTewers  18 days ago +303

      not as irritated as Karen though, I daresay

  • @Jerriescapesthesuburbs
    @Jerriescapesthesuburbs 18 days ago +1162

    I hope Karen is somehow included in your wedding. She absolutely knew what you needed and what would happen.
    The best Karen.

    • @haleynicole5940
      @haleynicole5940 17 days ago +43

      would love for Karen to either officiate or be the witness on the marriage certificate

    • @anne.i.hansen
      @anne.i.hansen 17 days ago

      ​@haleynicole5940YESS PLEASE OH MY HECK THAT WOULD BE AMAZING

  • @et.phone.hom3
    @et.phone.hom3 14 days ago +77

    Lost my boyfriend who made me cry more than once a week right before my birthday and valentines, this is making me hopeful :)

    • @karlakarla4357
      @karlakarla4357 2 days ago

      I am hopeful too. To find a really well fitting person

  • @securityvau1t
    @securityvau1t 20 days ago +775

    the clip of you jumping up and down and squealing, "this is for me...!" cured the little kid inside of me
    just all-around pure, genuine joy
    I got a little teary at the end; so, so many people deserve so much better. I am so glad this dream came true!

    • @ananastea
      @ananastea 18 days ago +9

      i know, right? i couldn't help but cry as well!

  • @nakazora
    @nakazora 20 days ago +2135

    He dugged and landscaped a whole pond for her while some of us can't even get a text back.

    • @chizzel88
      @chizzel88 20 days ago +69

      HOLD OUT FOR SOMEONE WHO IS WORTH YOUR ATTENTION ❤

    • @purplelily7764
      @purplelily7764 20 days ago +83

      And the fact that he’s hot on top of all of that! Nothing less than she deserves. Trying so hard not to be parasocial about them but I’m so happy for the both of them.

    • @lindy00015
      @lindy00015 20 days ago +1

      well, boats sank from time to time

    • @Yammerzaki123fr
      @Yammerzaki123fr 20 days ago

      @lindy00015cookkk

    • @AlexisTwoLastNames
      @AlexisTwoLastNames 20 days ago +1

      what’s the point of jokes/comments like this? lmao
      genuinely curious!

  • @bashellubarsky
    @bashellubarsky 17 days ago +61

    I told my fiance (who is also named Dan) that Dan built you a pond, and he said quote, "Damn, I suck..." (he proposed in Barcelona and does not suck). Congratulations!!

  • @emmaakamemma
    @emmaakamemma 20 days ago +1811

    This is the story of how Dan played the long game to get the red-brick mansion. Just kidding! Y'all are made for each other. Congrats!!🎉🎉🎉

  • @MuboProjects
    @MuboProjects 21 day ago +1327

    I am LIVING for all these new stories of women getting engaged to good, kind men who actually love them and care about them.

    • @uikmnhj4me
      @uikmnhj4me 20 days ago +8

      That’s not a new phenomenon. I’m so sorry you’ve been stuck in a RUclips bubble where you weren’t seeing the good side of life!

    • @clairepettie
      @clairepettie 19 days ago +41

      @uikmnhj4me that comment seemed really positive and optimistic to me. I think you may have read anti-man tone in it that isn't necessarily there.

    • @elc_mua
      @elc_mua 18 days ago +21

      In the current climate these stories are so so important to hear about

  • @nicolea5194
    @nicolea5194 21 day ago +590

    i’m sobbing! the drawings, the boat & pond, the video of you as a teen talking about your dream proposal:’) as someone who was right there with you during your heartbreak & is now also with such a loving partner, i’m so so happy for you micarah! you’re both so deserving of each other’s love ♥️

  • @CB-si3fb
    @CB-si3fb 17 days ago +51

    I will never forget the first post you made with him and when I went to look at his profile I immediately remember thinking “wow this guy is the absolute perfect match for her”. Happy for you queen!! You deserve the world

  • @VictoriaWillams-o4z
    @VictoriaWillams-o4z 21 day ago +1295

    OUR QUEEN FOUND A KING GUYS! 💙✨

  • @JateEhat
    @JateEhat 21 day ago +1897

    11:31 “you’ve come a long way from the craft store” i’m sitting in a restaurant crying. This is so sweet, Micarah you hit the jackpot

    • @meburbur5086
      @meburbur5086 21 day ago +36

      more like dan hit the jackpot? micarah is our jackpot🥰

    • @ley5532
      @ley5532 21 day ago

      @meburbur5086 they both hit the jackpot

    • @Greenguygray
      @Greenguygray 21 day ago +5

      @meburbur5086sooooooo true hopefully mans stays knowing what he’s got for the rest of their lives!

    • @blank4758
      @blank4758 21 day ago

      🥹🥹🥹

    • @PigeonPie
      @PigeonPie 20 days ago +6

      @meburbur5086 Yeah and it sounds like the last one was a Douche from hearing this - Micarah is stunning, funny, charming and kind and she had to beg for your attention and you didn't even like being around her, ew. I am glad she got away from him.

  • @maddieregis
    @maddieregis 21 day ago +728

    I think I can safely say that the ENTIRE fanbase is so happy for you!

  • @manaswini4061
    @manaswini4061 13 days ago +17

    THIS FEELS STRAIGHT OUT OF A NOVEL!!! so happy for you!

  • @nicoleg2544
    @nicoleg2544 20 days ago +1064

    I am uncomfortable with the level of para social relationship that I have to this random RUclipsr from a different country, because I am ugly crying so hard right now. I have never been this happy to hear somebody’s engagement story in my entire life. I will be praying so many blessings into your life. Holy crap I’ve been watching this manic pixie girl for 7 or 8 years now and you really HAVE come a long way since the craft store. You’re incredible and I wish you all the joy in the world. God bless you!!

    • @jolindavallejo8421
      @jolindavallejo8421 20 days ago +4

      So so beautiful ❤😢 Happy Valentines.

    • @beesonpluto
      @beesonpluto 20 days ago +42

      I know right, this video hits SO MUCH harder when you have been in this community for so long and seen all this but never been able to fully put the pieces together. IM SO HAPPY FOR OUR GIRL

    • @smolkitti8147
      @smolkitti8147 19 days ago +1

      Me too I absolutely adore her! Ugly crying as well.

    • @NatthakanSathornkit
      @NatthakanSathornkit 19 days ago

      ,ugly cried too haha

    • @jeanniewarren4643
      @jeanniewarren4643 19 days ago

      I know!!!!!!!

  • @estherrsue
    @estherrsue 21 day ago +793

    every other romcom can literally go home-- this is the only story any of us need to hear this Valentine's day 🥹🥹 CONGRATULATIONS, Micarah!! (and Dan!!)

    • @soapygirl83
      @soapygirl83 20 days ago +10

      Seriously someone needs to call up shonda rhimes because we want a Netflix series about two crazy creative people who love chicken pranks and decorating taxidermied animals and restoring Victorian homes together

    • @defj660
      @defj660 20 days ago +4

      ​@soapygirl83 I'd watch it but honestly 50/50 on whether it'll be a love story or a true crime documentary. The more you think about it...

    • @ashleycarroll504
      @ashleycarroll504 19 days ago

      @defj660or an animal ghost story. Call Don Knotts lol (The Ghost & Mr Chicken)

  • @Sickapig
    @Sickapig 20 days ago +345

    WEIRD COUPLES LETS FUCKING GOOOOO!!! THIS IS MY ROYAL FAMILY!!!!!!

  • @moontribetarot5343
    @moontribetarot5343 17 days ago +31

    Dan gives new meaning to "if he wanted to, he would". GIRL, HE MADE YOU A FUCKING POND TO HAVE A DISNEY PROPOSAL IN ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! I'm ugly crying! 😭😭😭

  • @rachelvanderzee414
    @rachelvanderzee414 21 day ago +1589

    15:35 ok but like i want to see his vision for titanic proposal bc there’s definitely room for both of you

  • @tiffanyferg
    @tiffanyferg 21 day ago +766

    this is the sweetest engagement story of all time!!!

    • @clairepettie
      @clairepettie 19 days ago +5

      I was clapping like a five year old throughout. My husband was side-eyeing hard in case he needed to find the car keys during the squeal I let out at the video of her when she was 17 predicting future husbands and sound systems.

  • @girlonfiree
    @girlonfiree 21 day ago +5190

    i saw this first on Instagram and SCREAMED while on a public bus 😭 im so happy to see the full storytime now im cheering for you both!!

    • @slayingmorin3171
      @slayingmorin3171 21 day ago +458

      Me too! Are we on the same bus?

    • @girlonfiree
      @girlonfiree 21 day ago +73

      ​@slayingmorin3171LMAOOO 😭

    • @user-et9mc6gv3y
      @user-et9mc6gv3y 21 day ago +7

      parasocial much?

    • @Lanaaaaaah
      @Lanaaaaaah 21 day ago +313

      @user-et9mc6gv3ywhat’s wrong with being happy for someone?

    • @MicarahTewers
      @MicarahTewers  21 day ago +879

      @user-et9mc6gv3ywdy mean parasocial? I love her and she loves me

  • @feralnerd5
    @feralnerd5 18 days ago +19

    this is like an irl romcom without all the toxic miscommunication tropes and stuff! i’m so happy for you ❤ you absolutely *are* worth all that effort. never doubt it

  • @micahtewersofficial
    @micahtewersofficial 21 day ago +1314

    So excited for BrOthER DAN!
    Sincerely could not be more excited. Micarah’s the first person I ever consciously LOVED and to see her finally get the love she deserves…. Makes me tear up like a big strong manly baby.

  • @juliet0804
    @juliet0804 21 day ago +983

    Why does it sound like Dan and you are genderswapped versions of one another that accidentally ended up in the same universe 😂
    Ps: Congrats to your engagement ❤

    • @kaidyn17johnston
      @kaidyn17johnston 14 days ago

      literally me and my bf. Its a running joke that we are the same person from different dimensions!!!

  • @alexandragatto
    @alexandragatto 21 day ago +928

    This genuinely made me sob. Not just being happy for you, but just overwhelmed by the amount of effort and love he shows you. It's incredible, and you DO deserve it all

  • @taley2901
    @taley2901 16 days ago +8

    The videos of yall unironically makes me believe in love existing, I’m so happy for you, this video made me tear up. have a good marriage and long lives together!!

  • @BreakfastML
    @BreakfastML 21 day ago +447

    The fact he not only lets you shine he makes you even brighter is amazing; congratulations!!!

    • @Greenguygray
      @Greenguygray 21 day ago +12

      And creates opportunities for her to shine! I feel like that’s so rare nowadays 😭✨

  • @coolcat3281
    @coolcat3281 20 days ago +2017

    14:59 WHY ISN'T ANYONE TALKING ABOUT THE FACT THAT SHE HAS BEEN ENGAGED FOR A WHOLE YEAR AND IS ONLY TELLING US NOW!!!!!!! OMGGGGGG I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS!!!!! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOUR MICARAH!!!!! SO SO SO SO HAPPY!!!!!

    • @bewithyou9976
      @bewithyou9976 20 days ago +40

      Omg I didn't even notice

    • @AvivaSingsOut
      @AvivaSingsOut 20 days ago +96

      the video editing she does is SO time consuming!!!

    • @ArcaneGinger
      @ArcaneGinger 19 days ago +39

      I went back when the date appeared and was like, "Woah, that was 10 months ago!!!"

    • @Tiamariawouldntwanttobeya
      @Tiamariawouldntwanttobeya 19 days ago +69

      Based on how bad she is with getting back to people I guess it makes sense 😂

    • @bethanygrey
      @bethanygrey 19 days ago +10

      She told us! Count chocula!

  • @stanzi7036
    @stanzi7036 20 days ago +583

    I was doing so well not crying until you said at the end about how if someone makes you cry to "get out". I got out of an abusive relationship in November 2025 and I'm SO grateful that you put that message in there. What a beautiful video ❤

    • @layladavis02
      @layladavis02 20 days ago +13

      I’m so so happy and proud of you!!! I was in a toxic relationship before. It was more of me trying to leave him but him not accepting it and threatening me. I remember always thinking “what if he’s the only person that will ever love me enough to want me?” My main issue is that I grew up with Muslim family in America where it’s very common to sleep with someone early on. Which isn’t a bad thing in my book. But not what I wanted for myself. And my toxic ex made me believe that made me undesirable because I wouldn’t sleep with him or anyone. It wasn’t even religious reasons. I feel down thought I was asexual because the thought of kissing made me sick to my stomach. But he “accepted me” truth is he just liked flexing having a virgin girlfriend.
      So I would put up with him and his mental and physical abuse. Until literally one day I thought to myself. “Me, I’m a person that loves myself enough to stick around” which sounds so cheesy. But something about thinking that to myself. That my love for myself should be enough finally helped me put my foot down on the “relationship”.
      I blocked him and when he made new accounts telling me I’m selfish because he’s going to unalive himself if I don’t answer. I still didn’t answer. And guess what? He’s still alive. I got a restraining order on him after he found out where I lived. But long story short I’m now with a man that loves me a lot more. But for years before that I was with a wonderful person (myself) that loved me for who I am and I’m very happy for those years with myself because it taught me self worth.
      It’s amazing to be with someone that I don’t feel guilty and gross if he touches my hand or gives me a kiss. It’s awesome. Turns out I’m not asexual, I just have CPTSD lol.
      Anyways I’m saying all that because I was in a very abusive relationships. And I know how hard it was to leave. But I also know the fear you may feel since you’re away from him or her. But trust me when I say. Love yourself for a year before finding anyone else. I learned to love myself where I would sit at home and make myself laugh. I gained friends I would’ve never been able to in the relationship. I went places I could’ve never went. I experienced the world alone beside friends for many years. And then I found my partner when I was absolutely ready.and it was definitely worth it. My partner and his mother always praise me for making him better. But I didn’t make him better I was just a person that loved myself enough to know my worth and he put in the effort to meet my standards.

    • @MrsBlack88
      @MrsBlack88 20 days ago +7

      So so proud of you. It hurts like hell but you’ve made it out, and one day life is going to be do much better that you’ll look back and realize that’s one of the best choices you’ve ever made

    • @br7990
      @br7990 20 days ago +4

      I also left my abusive husband a year ago. He is a major narcissist! The gaslighting & triangulation he did to me was off the charts! So I tell everyone I can: Please raise your kids with healthy strong self esteem & confidence, or work on bettering yourself, so they/you aren’t an easy victim to a narcissist, like I was. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @riggs20
    @riggs20 5 days ago +3

    “It’s better to be alone than to let someone who doesn’t care that much about you have that much power over your emotions.” - she was talking to me!

  • @MissMisnomer_
    @MissMisnomer_ 21 day ago +745

    Okay but that DOG??! 😍 13:40 Dan literally owns Max, the big fluffy dog from the Little Mermaid, are you kidding me, what are the chances??? It was meant to be!

    • @nohandle508
      @nohandle508 20 days ago +6

      Spot on! I hope it's his dog. 😂😂😂

    • @liamaugust
      @liamaugust 20 days ago +23

      wow you're right. he also kind of looks like Eric, too

    • @MicarahTewers
      @MicarahTewers  20 days ago +209

      RIGHT?!!?!?!?! it's teeeechnically his parents dog, but they have a very intense bond.

    • @ytuseracct
      @ytuseracct 19 days ago +2

      @MicarahTewers This is so cool like you're literally living in a fairy tale!!!

    • @br7990
      @br7990 18 days ago +2

      I didn’t even notice, until I saw your comment. 🤦🏼‍♀️😅 You are so right! 🤯🤯

  • @Everlarkfantik
    @Everlarkfantik 21 day ago +253

    Whenever people try to tell me my standards are too high I will show them this 😂😂

  • @oliveinthetree
    @oliveinthetree 21 day ago +468

    I cried, and not just for the amazing news but also to hear what this person I've been admiring for years has been through (even only vaguely mentionned) during all these years I've been admiring her!! I fully understand why people want to keep their life outside of youtube private, but I do thank you for giving us a little moment of vulnerability, I think it can somehow help a lot of people

    • @fj1234-z9s
      @fj1234-z9s 10 days ago

      Same. @MicarahTewers and @oliveinthetree I wish you both live your rich wonderful private lives offline, but Micharah, thank you for sharing your wholesome love story it was a delight

  • @zosiast5293
    @zosiast5293 21 day ago +731

    Oh my god 20:15 is soo true. I was very unhappy with my ex, he wasn't abusing or anythig but i had to constantly beg for a little attention. By that time i was thinking it was fine, relationships are not Perfect. But belive me after we broke up i met my now fiance and wow i think i understood what real love means. I hope everyone can experiece it in their life. Life get's better. ( Sorry for bad english)

    • @CH3RRY_STARZ879
      @CH3RRY_STARZ879 21 day ago +21

      Same here. I was so so upset after I left him, and was seriously depressed for over a year, but I met my now girlfriend last November, and I swear she's the one.

    • @SweetCarolineBAMBAMBAM
      @SweetCarolineBAMBAMBAM 19 days ago +7

      Your english is perfect❤ I'm so glad you found your person. Hope you have a great wedding day

    • @kaitlynscornerr
      @kaitlynscornerr 18 days ago +1

      "sorry for my English" *makes one mistake*

  • @sygen1099
    @sygen1099 21 day ago +383

    I've never been happier for two people who are total strangers to me

    • @awesomeglitterunicornag
      @awesomeglitterunicornag 16 days ago +2

      No literally this!!! I keep thinking about it randomly since she announced the engagement and I’m so happy for these people I don’t even know 🤪😂

  • @Empeebles91
    @Empeebles91 20 days ago +202

    "Thank you for giving me a beautiful story to tell" 😭😭😭😭 not me crying the whole video and then watching it again to cry again

  • @LillianWashington-j7p
    @LillianWashington-j7p 21 day ago +347

    micarah, you and dan's story is straight out of a rom com and I love that. im not joking when I say that I knew, as soon as you first mentioned dan, that he was the one and you'd get married. ❤❤

  • @magicnz0420
    @magicnz0420 21 day ago +512

    If y’all aren’t invited to the live action tangled premiere after this, I will riot.

    • @womanofacertainage5892
      @womanofacertainage5892 21 day ago +2

      Wait WHAT????!!!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? THERE IS A LIVE ACTION TANGLED COMING OUT?!!!!! *swoon* *Thud*

    • @Edible_Kittens
      @Edible_Kittens 21 day ago +19

      Micarah should play her, like she can actually sing, make art, sew, do chores, keeps animals.

    • @ce_982
      @ce_982 17 days ago

      @Edible_Kittensi was gonna say she is literally irl rapunzel

  • @EmmaDrewWoodhouse
    @EmmaDrewWoodhouse 21 day ago +233

    Karen the love guru is prop having the best “I told you so” moment of her life. Congratulations!!🎉

  • @pattysalazar6823
    @pattysalazar6823 15 days ago +6

    11:30 THE RECOGNITION that's all you want in a partner, that's beautiful ❤

  • @botanicgarden123
    @botanicgarden123 21 day ago +378

    I'm in that horrible devastating season of a breakup with a no-effort long term boyfriend just like you were talking about, safe to say you've given me happy tears for the first time in a while. I found you in 2018 when I was finding my bearings on a sewing machine and you have been a fairytale princess in my eyes ever since. You deserve the most magical love story ever, and I am so excited that it's found you! Congratulations oh my gosh!!

    • @womanofacertainage5892
      @womanofacertainage5892 21 day ago +11

      Hey! Sending you love and hugs - hang in there. 💖

    • @tdl1998-v2t
      @tdl1998-v2t 21 day ago +31

      Every single one of my friends who have broken up with long term but severely mismatched boyfriends (no matter if they're high or low effort) all eventually hit a point where they say something along the lines of how surreal it feels to remember that they even dated a person like that. The ones who find someone new all are amazed by how different their new relationship is, and the ones who are in their single era say that they're significantly happier single even on the loneliest night. I feel like it's a lot less isolating to be actually alone when lonely than to feel lonely when you're right in the room with someone else and having to pretend not to be sad

    • @em8066
      @em8066 21 day ago +7

      It’s amazing to me that anyone could be uninterested in quality time with Micarah. But so glad she found a quality partner.

    • @delfyinc
      @delfyinc 20 days ago +3

      You will never, ever regret taking the time to recover and find yourself and believe in what you deserve! After I left "The Last Asshole Ever", I promised myself that I wouldn't date a soul until I could trust myself not to fall for another emotionally abusive jerkwad. It took a good three years, and I even met my now-husband during that time, but going into things with him knowing that I could trust both him and myself was such a gift. Things have a way of working out when you take care of yourself. I hope you get through your growing pains with hope and grace, and laughter. Love will find you when you're ready❤

    • @XatxiFly
      @XatxiFly 18 days ago

      @tdl1998-v2t Well said and very encouraging. Real love with another person requires you both knowing and loving yourselves.

  • @alexandramedlin1323
    @alexandramedlin1323 21 day ago +522

    Moral of the story: Karen is the GOAT! I’m seriously so happy for you, Micarah. You are hands-down my favorite channel. When you post, I literally drop everything to watch, and I’ve been doing that for years. Your videos have that rare kind of magic where they feel chaotic, creative, wholesome, and completely unhinged in the best possible way. It reminds me of the golden era of RUclips, like the joy I used to feel watching Jenna Marbles.
    You’ve always felt like one of the last truly original creators who just makes things because it’s fun, weird, and full of heart. Your family, your storytelling, the costumes, the editing, the random bits - it all feels so genuine and refreshing.
    Wishing you nothing but happiness, joy, and a lifetime of adorable, slightly chaotic little weird babies who grow up to be wizard-princess-genius-artist-inventor types. The world needs more of that energy. So excited for everything ahead of you!

  • @EmW.254
    @EmW.254 21 day ago +200

    When you met Cary Elwes dressed up as Westley and Buttercup I knew this was your destiny ❤ Congratulations. Your videos have brought me so much joy over the years, so very happy for you and Dan ❤

  • @nicolaclements1477
    @nicolaclements1477 19 days ago +230

    Parasocial relationships are so weird. I'm over here crying with joy for you Macarah. It reminds me of a video you made ages ago where you said you pray for all your followers and if we don't like it, too bad. And honestly, it was nice to know that someone who believes in prayer would spare one for me, even though it's not part of my own relationship with the world. I'm so glad that your beautiful energy has come back to you in the form of a person who deeply knows and loves you.

    • @TheSwauzz
      @TheSwauzz 17 days ago +11

      It's not parasocial to care about a stranger. It's parasocial to believe you are friends and speak for them and act like you genuinely know them, which you aren't doing. It's very healthy to have sympathy/empathy for strangers. (:

    • @riverbabbles
      @riverbabbles 17 days ago +5

      I was just telling my niece after watching this video together about how I loved that time she said she prayed for her followers!

    • @katoyukimaru
      @katoyukimaru 17 days ago

      this is my fav comment

    • @ガンコ
      @ガンコ 17 days ago +1

      Me too, I am crying in the middle of work... gosh I need to stop.It's so beautiful. I hope everyone could find their other half in time.

    • @AyAReI00
      @AyAReI00 16 days ago

      You have empathy and thats beautiful.... There is people that deserve the Best of the world and she clearly deserve ro be happy .... I wish her well and i don't know her 😊

  • @batstarion
    @batstarion 20 days ago +146

    From the moment you introduced Dan in your videos, he's given nothing but green flags. Obviously as a viewer you can only ever know of someone what the camera shows, but what the camera showed was a man who matched your energy and your creativity, who shared your sense of humour, who wanted to build memories and literal art with you, and who clearly loved spending time with you. From the first introduction you two became a matched set in my mind!
    It's hard not to be a little parasocial at times like this, because I'm just SO happy for you; you deserve this kind of love, the kind that understands, and it warms my heart to know you finally have it.
    Here's to a wonderful, thoughtful, engagement, and many years of happiness to come for you both! 🎉🥂

  • @lilsss-0915
    @lilsss-0915 21 day ago +251

    20:44 aw micarah we love you and i’m so genuinely happy for you (the way i screamed throughout this entire video- “THAT WAS DAN??” and stuff like that lol)

  • @Jeshpii
    @Jeshpii 17 days ago +7

    I’m more excited for this engagement than for Ms. Swift’s ❤

  • @rainyee-pc5lf
    @rainyee-pc5lf 19 days ago +69

    19:31 THIS PART IS SO CUTE ALL THE ANIMALS COMING TO YOUR POND?? ITS LIKE A FAIRYTALE

  • @homestar1996
    @homestar1996 21 day ago +196

    The roller skating meet-cute is EVERYTHING!!!!! I am over the moon happy for you!

  • @Taniforeverlove
    @Taniforeverlove 6 days ago +1

    As an old fan
    I bawled my eyes out seeing this

  • @slayingmorin3171
    @slayingmorin3171 21 day ago +384

    this is like princess and the pauper (not in a bad way they’re cool) but the seamstress and the sculptor

    • @Tori_Bees
      @Tori_Bees 21 day ago +10

      this sounds like a fun kids show and I LOVE IT!

  • @JocelynLowary
    @JocelynLowary 21 day ago +154

    I’m crying!!! This man LOVES YOU SO MUCH!!! I’ve been here since the beginning and it brings me so much joy to see you this happy. ❤

  • @Randis-vv5hg
    @Randis-vv5hg 21 day ago +164

    This is possibly the best proposal I've ever seen. *wiping tears* Dan really really knows you and its obvious that you are made for each other. Huge congratulations!

  • @elisabethhshack
    @elisabethhshack 14 days ago +2

    I am truly so happy for you, Micarah. May you two be given many years of joy!

  • @aniheist_is_lurking
    @aniheist_is_lurking 21 day ago +229

    You are so so kind to post this the day before Valentine’s Day with that call out that ‘better might look like being alone for a while, but better is out there’ ❤ Such a kind note to go into the holiday with. A reminder to love ourselves enough to wait for the person who celebrates and loves us exactly as we are.
    CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH!!! 🎉

    • @MyFocusVaries
      @MyFocusVaries 20 days ago +4

      It's been said, "it takes a mighty good man to be better than none." Absolutely better to be alone than with a mighty bad man

  • @tamsynfox
    @tamsynfox 21 day ago +117

    this is the most romantic story i’ve ever heard and im not at the proposal story yet

  • @sydniwilson7724
    @sydniwilson7724 21 day ago +222

    8:51 I can’t believe he’s the chicken swap man… I’ve wondered all these years. It really was meant to be. Congratulations

    • @ameliabomgaars
      @ameliabomgaars 21 day ago +14

      do you by chance know what video this is from?? I want to rewatch but can't find it!

    • @sydniwilson7724
      @sydniwilson7724 21 day ago +9

      @ameliabomgaarsI found it! It’s called Moving to New York- a Riveting Vlog

    • @sydniwilson7724
      @sydniwilson7724 21 day ago +5

      ruclips.net/video/KBwH0Z0NBz4/video.htmlsi=hFs5VMZE2uuQLXFh

  • @aasthabisht3431
    @aasthabisht3431 5 days ago +1

    GIRL I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!

  • @rachel_369
    @rachel_369 21 day ago +106

    The man dug you a pond!!!! This is the love we should all hold out for. I'm so glad someone cherishes you 💗

  • @CamillaPetersen-y3i
    @CamillaPetersen-y3i 21 day ago +155

    Dan’s beautiful drawing of your story should be a book for your future kids✨❤️

  • @Myaninjacat
    @Myaninjacat 21 day ago +195

    Your art teacher and your sewing teacher are getting married ❤

  • @A.D-f8c
    @A.D-f8c 18 days ago +5

    Please make this into a children's book! Your adventures are wild in the best way, and it's just so inspirational to see. I'd totally buy it.

  • @jasmineindoors
    @jasmineindoors 21 day ago +694

    I also just got engaged congrats!!

  • @thymewitch
    @thymewitch 19 days ago +48

    Literally started crying at the "wow you've come a long way from the craft store"

  • @coolcat3281
    @coolcat3281 20 days ago +77

    17:22 IT'S SOOO CUTEEE THAT HER DAD WAS SO EXCITED FOR HER THAT HE DIDN'T EVEN SEE THE CANDLES ALL AROUND THE POND AWEEEEEEE

  • @mav.909
    @mav.909 21 day ago +275

    AHHHHH IM SCREAMING

  • @SoftGothKiwi
    @SoftGothKiwi 19 days ago +51

    Just from hearing it all I can tell Dan must have fallen for you early on and Karen probably noticed it. It's all in the eyes as they say and older people often have an eye for things like that, experience and all. Also Dan must have been fighting for his life all these years to get closer to you while also trying not to spook you, and man I would love to hear his perspective. To find someone who matches your freak so well and is willing to wait, work and do anything just to make you smile is so precious and I am so happy for you! I did not predict how much this would actually make me emotional and you guys are giving me far too much hope.

  • @MadeleineMarina
    @MadeleineMarina 21 day ago +88

    This is the most meant-to-be engagement I've ever witnessed. Congratulations! What a beautiful story

  • @nicolep8994
    @nicolep8994 17 days ago +2

    Literally never cried for any influencer in my life I’m so happy for you

  • @KellyHalliday-bn3sv
    @KellyHalliday-bn3sv 19 days ago +120

    Love your ending message. I married a man that put no effort into being with me and I always felt like I was on the bottom of his list. Stupid that I went thru with it to begin with. We’re now divorced and I’m happier alone. Being alone isn’t that bad sometimes

    • @br7990
      @br7990 18 days ago +10

      I loved her message too. I wasted 14 years of my life on a narcissistic jerk. Left him a year ago, & am doing much better being alone & healing from all his abuse.

  • @Scaramouchemusic
    @Scaramouchemusic 19 days ago +215

    "If he wanted to, he would"
    You guys seem to match each other's flavour of weird so perfectly. So happy for you, Micarah and Dan!!! And those illustrations are so lovely as well!

  • @WoodvaleLane
    @WoodvaleLane 21 day ago +116

    "You've got to make a couple cat cloaks before you can make a wedding dress" Honestly so true! 💕

  • @SuperGoose50
    @SuperGoose50 9 days ago +1

    Omg y’all’s proposal date is my anniversary!!

  • @reannamerstik
    @reannamerstik 20 days ago +95

    I’m currently sobbing over this entire video, I’ve never been happier for a stranger’s love story and the absolute dream proposal that you manifested as a child. Karen knew the whole time 🥲 I love to see love win ❤

  • @c.skeleton4223
    @c.skeleton4223 19 days ago +45

    Seriously tearing up from the story part at ish 11:40!

  • @RockyKirly13
    @RockyKirly13 21 day ago +130

    Oh my gosh, this story is AMAZING. Someone needs to make this into a rom-com immediately because I would be first in line to watch it. I’ve been watching your videos for years and I’m just so, so happy for you. You deserve nothing but the absolute best.

  • @jani6086
    @jani6086 7 days ago +1

    Can we get a story time with his thoughts, please ❤❤

  • @meineher
    @meineher 20 days ago +70

    I'm a stranger to you and this is a parasocial relationship but I am so happy for you it's insane😭I relate so much to that bit of serious reflection in the end and honestly, that's all the therapy I need. This gives me so much hope that it gets better no matter what. Congratulations, Micarah and Dan! Cheers to a wonderful wedding and marriage🥂

  • @LolaBowla
    @LolaBowla 21 day ago +110

    14:58 They’ve been engaged since April of last year! 😮

    • @juliasoszynska1168
      @juliasoszynska1168 21 day ago +8

      have you not seen the count chocula video?

    • @LolaBowla
      @LolaBowla 21 day ago

      @juliasoszynska1168 nooooo. Experiencing some FOMO right now.

    • @allisonc.-jt4rc
      @allisonc.-jt4rc 21 day ago +1

      ​@juliasoszynska1168Lol. That was iconic.

    • @chileanyways196
      @chileanyways196 21 day ago +36

      I can’t believe she hid it from us for an entire year!! I guess this means the wedding is coming soon

    • @LolaBowla
      @LolaBowla 21 day ago

      @allisonc.-jt4rc so where can I see this count chocula vid?

  • @mariekath2672
    @mariekath2672 20 days ago +54

    If this is not the best proof to never settle for less. He sees you and you see him. Absolutely beautiful. Congrats you two!

  • @yesemp3699
    @yesemp3699 10 days ago +1

    I’m literally crying. IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU. you’re a real Disney princess and you found your soulmate 🥹

  • @icanyouknowdomathandstuff

    SCREAMING CRYING THROWING UP 🎉 💍 CONGRATULATIONS
    8:37 Also, I can’t believe we finally got closure that he was the neighbor who helped with the great chicken switcheroo of ‘23