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How to Propose

You’ve found the person that you want to spend the rest of your life with, and now you want to propose. However, a marriage proposal can be a hard thing to do. You worry whether or not she’ll say yes, and you wonder how to propose. To make sure that your proposal runs smoothly and for some proposal ideas, follow these helpful tips.

Tips on Proposing

– Make Sure She’s Ready for Marriage

If your girlfriend has mentioned a desire to marry you in the past, or if you’ve talked about getting married, this indicates that she is likely to say yes to your proposal. If she’ never mentioned marriage before, your proposal may catch her off guard, and make her feel uncomfortable. In this situation, it may be best to discuss marriage with her, before you decide to propose.

– Think About Her Personality

Is she a laid back type of woman, or is she the centre of attention when you go to parties? A woman’s personality and demeanor should always be factored into a marriage proposal. If she’s the centre of attention kind of woman, then she’ll appreciate the big orchestra and a public proposal. If she’s laid back, however, she likely won’t like all that attention.

– Do it at the Right Time

When she’s stressed out or focused on something else, proposing just isn’t a good idea. Also, when you’ve got family and friends visiting, proposing should be avoided. You may think that it would be great to share this occasion with relatives and friends, but after proposing, you and our partner will want to be left alone to process this life-changing event. Plan your proposal ahead of time.

Proposal Ideas

– The Board Game Proposal

Plan a romantic evening in together, and open up the scrabble board. When she’s not looking or she’s gone out of the room, spell out “marry me” with the letters. When she comes back, present her with the tiles. It’s simple and perfect for laid back, board-game playing couples.

The Video Proposal

Proposing with a video can be incredibly romantic. A bold gesture is to post a video of you proposing on Youtube, and then show it to her.

The Classic Proposal

A classic wedding proposal is the romantic dinner proposal. Take her for a meal at her favourite restaurant, and then propose to her when the time is right. If you are feeling adventurous, you could hide the ring in her glass. It can also be a good idea to visit a restaurant that you went to on your first date.

The Spontaneous and Simple Proposal

Keeping it simple is often the best way to propose, especially if your girlfriend is laid back. Strip back all of the big gestures, and simply carry the ring around with you and wait for the right time. It could be when you are both laughing together over a quite dinner in or when you are cuddling during a movie, but whenever it is, simply tell your girlfriend you love her, and present her with the ring.

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