Proposing to you girl friend is the most important
thing in
a man's
life. This
is a question
that brings
immense
joy and
excitement
in your
life. This
moment is
cherished
all your
life and
therefore
this moment
has to be
special.
Now before
you get
down on
one knee,
read these
dos and
don'ts of
proposing.
DO's:
Do Talk about Marriage
Before you propose, talk about the possibility
of getting
married.
Make sure
it's something
that you
both want.
Do
make it
a Surprise
Even though you have discussed marriage, the
proposal
itself should
still be
a surprise.
Find a moment
and a way
that is
special
and she
should not
be expecting
it. Remember
it should
be a surprise.
Do
Find the
Right Engagement
Ring
Since wearing an engagement ring is a lifetime
commitment,
make sure
it's the
right style.
If you think
its difficult
choosing
the right
ring yourself,
you can
also ask
her mother
or best
friend to
help choose
the ring.
Do
Take Elders
Blessings
It is always better to take the consent of both
the parents.
Therefore
before you
pop the
question,
make sure
that you
have spoken
to her and
your parents
about it.
Do
Pick a Personal
Spot
Think about your favorite romantic places --
choose a
romantic
spot to
pop the
question.
Just make
sure that
it is a
special
spot and
this is
your personal
moment.
Do Be Creative
Incorporate your personality, favorite things,
foods etc.
into the
proposal.
Make it
memorable
and something
to cherish
the rest
of your
lives.
Do Drop
to one knee
It's not 1950, but there is something so charming
and romantic
about a
man on one
knee asking
the love
of his life
to marry
him. Even
if you're
not a traditional
guy, it
will add
to the seriousness
and lovingness
of the proposal.
Do
Tell Her
Why You
Want to
Marry Her
Don't just utter those 4 little words, tell her
why she's
the one
for you,
what marriage
means to
you, and
what your
hopes for
the future
are. Make
her feel
special
and great
about the
relationship
and the
future ahead.
DON'Ts:
Don't
Make it
Public
Please don't propose to her in a public place.
Make it
intimate
and a personal
thing. The
moment belongs
to you therefore
this magical
moment should
be between
just the
two of you
– after
all, you've
got the
rest of
your lives
to tell
other people
about your
marriage
but you've
only got
one engagement
moment.
Don't
Propose
on a holiday
Consider picking a day meaningful to your relationship,
such as
the anniversary
of your
first date.
Your girlfriend
wants her
day to shine
– don't
propose
on a holiday
that can't
be yours
as a couple.
Don't
Hide the
Engagement
Ring in
Food
I hate to say it, (as I'm sure there are some
readers
who were
planning
to do just
this) but
hiding the
engagement
ring in
food is
a tired
idea. It's
been in
a thousand
movies and
TV shows,
and you
won't win
any points
for creativity.
Even worse,
you may
end your
romantic
proposal
with a trip
to the emergency
room or
the dentist.
Don't
Do it in
Front of
Her Family
Its one thing to take blessings of her parents
but don't
make the
mistake
of proposing
in their
presence.
Proposals
in front
of family
have an
added level
of stress
that you
don't need.
Take this
moment to
be just
the two
of you;
don't worry,
you can
call everyone
immediately
afterwards.
Don't Propose
if you are
not sure
This is an important decision of your life. Therefore
first think
whether
you are
ready for
marriage
and responsibility
and then
propose
to her.
Also get
to know
what she
feels too.
Don't Expect
Her to say
Yes Immediately
You're asking someone to spend the rest of their
life with
you – an
extremely
important
decision.
Just because
you've asked,
doesn't
mean she
is ready
to say yes.
If your
sweetheart
says maybe,
take it
in stride
and give
her some
time to
consider
the proposal.
