How to Propose Marriage to a Man
You're not the type of girl to wait around for Prince Charming. You know what you want, so why not ask for it? Here are some thoughts on how to propose to the man in your life.
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Things You'll Need
- Candles
- Champagne
- Desserts
- Champagne Flutes
- Wedding Bands
- Airline Tickets
- Ball Game Tickets
- Dinner Reservations
Instructions
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Know your beloved well and anticipate his response. Will he be swept away by this romantic gesture? Or could he feel threatened by a woman's proposing marriage? (If so, you may want to reconsider.)
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Set the stage. Pick his favorite place - whether you consider it romantic or not - to pop the question. This might be a secluded camping site, a fancy restaurant, a golf course at sunset ... or even a sports bar. Let your love's taste be your guide.
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Keep your plans flexible. You may have an evening of French cuisine and fine wine in mind; he may be in the mood for burgers and beer. Unless your plans involve other people or events, go with the flow.
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Make a splash if your beloved appreciates the theatrical. Put your question up in lights at a ballgame, or bring in a soloist to croon over pasta.
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Keep the occasion subtle if your honey tends to like things more subdued. Pop the question over dessert or during a private game of pool.
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Bring or plan an engagement gift. Sure, you could get him a ring, but a puppy with a note tied around its neck might be a better choice. Or a motorcycle. Something that will last for a long time.
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Give him some time to be surprised and tongue-tied. Remember, even though he loves you for the unconventional woman you are, he probably won't see this one coming.
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Tips & Warnings
If you've already been dropping hints and he hasn't been receptive, don't use a proposal to force the issue. Your attempt at romance may backfire.
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Hmmm? Would a Deacon Jones Jersey suffice as an engagement gift? It would probably have to be Deacon Jones asking for me...lol!
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Wow it is impressive for me..
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nomadak
Nov 10, 2009
Some of these suggestions were okay, but really sexist. Take him to a golf course, a sports bar, get him a motorcycle? Okay, so the motorcycle thing is cool, but if we're going in this butch line of thinking, why not, oh, take him to a strip club and have a bunch of strippers hold up signs that say, "Marry Me". I'm being sarcastic to illustrate how ridiculous this dude thing is. It's not as simple as girls liking Barbies and boys liking guns; people are more complicated than that. -
magickat
Oct 15, 2008
Call me old-fashioned, but if he wants to get married, let him propose. Otherwise, what's the point of you asking? He probably doesn't want to make other big decisions as well. But if he's taking his sweet time and you've been together for a long while (at least two years or more) and you're sure you haven't any financial problems, etc, and you're still not proposed to, then it might be time talk it out.
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magickat
Oct 15, 2008
Call me old-fashioned, but if he wants to get married, let him propose. Otherwise, what's the point of you asking? He probably doesn't want to make other big decisions as well. But if he's taking his sweet time and you've been together for a long while (at least two years or more) and you're sure you haven't any financial problems, etc, and you're still not proposed to, then it might be time talk it out.
