Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Proposing To Your Girlfriend - The Best Way To Go About It

By Mark Walters

When proposing marriage to your girlfriend, there are hundreds of thoughts going through your head which can make you a nervous wreck. The last thing you should have to worry about is if whether or not you chose the right moment to pop the question. With this in mind, we've compiled a fantastic guide to help you choose the best time and place to ask your lady for her hand in marriage - the only thing you'll have to be concerned with is remembering the ring.

Find Out Where She Stands - Of course, any result during proposal that involves a "yes" is considered a success, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't get creative and romantic. Hopefully, this moment will only come by once in your lifetime so try to judge your lady's intentions the best you can. If it's been a while since she's said she loves you and you find it hard to even spend time together, this marriage may be over before it even starts. Women are notorious for dropping subtle hints to what they want - if you find her constantly changing the topic to how so-and-so is getting married and how happy she must be, then consider that the green light to pop the question.

Know Her Taste - When planning your proposal, the key ingredient to making it a success is to plan it around something she loves doing and tailor it to her specific personality. For example, if your lady is not a sports fan and doesn't enjoy the stadium thrill, it certainly wouldn't be the right move to propose at a basketball game. This night is supposed to be about asking your girlfriend to marry you, so create the perfect environment. If you want to marry an outdoorsy girl with an adventurous side, plan a kayaking weekend and propose over a campfire. The extra attention to detail will make your proposal all the more profound. However, these are just some general ideas to inspire you - try not to copy them directly so that you create a setting specific to your girlfriend.

Don't Give Ultimatums - Sometimes a man's proposal comes out of desperation - don't fall into this trap. Nothing will ruin the mood more than proposing under the condition that you'll leave them if they don't commit to marriage. If you have to resort to ultimatums, then your marriage is over before it even started.

Proposing to your girlfriend is not an easy task - the flood of emotions for both you and your lady can be a mental rollercoaster. This short guide simply provides you with the foundation to create the best environment for your proposal. It's ultimately up to you to make this day special, so take your time and plan it right.

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