Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez, both beloved figures from New York, are known by their famous two-syllable nicknames, J.Lo and A-Rod. The power couple has been in a relationship since March 2017, and it seems like Lopez might be subtly suggesting that she’s ready to tie the knot with the former New York Yankee.
In Jennifer Lopez’s latest track “El Anillo,” which she performed at the 2018 Billboard Latin Music Awards, she croons, “I’ve never experienced something so immense/Your wild side drives me insane/You’ve given me so much that I’ve been pondering/I have it all, but/When will I get the ring?”
As per People magazine, these lyrics in English say, “I have never felt anything this grand/And your wild side drives me crazy/You’ve given me so much that I’ve been thinking/I already have it all, but/When will I get the ring?”
After carefully dissecting the underlying message of these not-so-obvious words, it appears that Lopez is more than prepared – and has actually been prepared – for Rodriguez to pop the question.
The speculation is that Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez could be on the path to getting engaged.
It’s important to keep in mind that a musician can convey thoughts and feelings in a song that may not necessarily reflect their real thoughts and actions. This artistic freedom is known as artistic license. For instance, Kesha famously sang about using a “bottle of Jack” to brush her teeth in the song “Tik Tok,” but it’s unlikely that she has actually done such a thing, although not entirely impossible.
However, if in this case Lopez’s lyrics truly do reflect her current thoughts on marrying Rodriguez, it could be a strategic way to initiate a discussion about engagement. Dr. Jane Greer, a marriage and sex therapist based in New York and author of “What About Me? Stop Selfishness From Ruining Your Relationship,” suggests that it’s a savvy approach to broaching such an important topic.
Greer mentioned to INSIDER that expressing feelings through creativity is a smart and fantastic way to communicate without being confrontational or putting someone on the spot. This approach can be implemented by anyone, even without a big platform like a televised awards show, as long as they are prepared for the possibility of not getting the answer they desire.
She also noted that taking this approach might actually delay a partner’s proposal, as it can either reassure them if there is doubt about the response, or make them feel pressured or controlled if they are not ready.
If you decide to take a page from J.Lo’s book, Greer recommends responding in the moment to things your partner says to you. Instead of explicitly stating a desire for a ring, you can respond with romantic phrases like “I could see us building a life together.” It’s important not to pressure them into something they are not ready for.
While Jennifer Lopez’s song “El Anillo” may hint at the desire for an engagement, she has stated in an interview on Beats1 that she prefers to let things progress naturally and does not want to rush into anything. However, if Lopez and Rodriguez do eventually announce their engagement, the groundwork laid by the song “El Anillo” may have played a role in their decision.
