How to Propose Marriage to a Woman
This is a moment that will be recounted over and over to friends, family and even your children. Make it memorable.
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Things You'll Need
- Address Books
- Flower Bouquets
- Champagne
- Engagement Rings
- Champagne Flutes
Instructions
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Try to keep your plans to yourself.
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Consult your intended's father before asking, if you are a traditional kind of guy.
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Make sure the proposal reflects your personal style. Get on one knee and propose at the top of a mountain, during a romantic weekend or while you're on a tropical vacation.
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Have Champagne and flowers waiting.
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If your partner says yes, call the people that matter to let them know.
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Be prepared to start talking about wedding plans immediately.
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Don't be offended if your new fiancée is not taken with the ring you selected. She can choose another setting later if she desires.
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Tips & Warnings
It may be best to pop the question first and buy the ring together later, especially if you're not sure of her taste.
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make up your mind and be sure to marry her after proposing.
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Consulting your intendeds father belongs in the stone age.
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Be sure your lady appreciates having her father consulted first - many modern women find this demeaning - others are disappointed if other people, even family members, know about the proposal before THEY do. Hopefully you will know your woman well enough to know her preference...or you should.
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mscontrary70
Jun 23, 2009
My man and I have been together for 3 yrs. now; he's 27 and I'm 39; we've talked about marriage and have even picked out the rings, but he hasn't actually asked yet. We have 3 different financial things we want to take care of 1st. However, he does know that I don't plan to wait a whole lot longer; now, I didn't give him an ultimatum, because that's not fair; a woman can only decide how long she's willing to wait - she can put a time limit on herself, but not on anyone else - and I won't tell him what my time limit is, because then that's putting one on him too. However, just like your woman, I know the proposal is coming, therefore, I am just being patient and letting him do this at his own pace and since she apparently knows one is coming too, then she should just be patient, as well; do you really want to marry somebody who throws such childish temper tantrums if they don'... -
ccape8
Jun 11, 2009
Dear aarondru77 - how old are the 2 of you? If you (or she) is under 30, WAIT. Hate to say it, but she sounds immature. She should give you time time to be romantic and do it on your schedule. That said, if you've dated exclusively for >2 years and you have yet to pop said question, and you're over 30, she has every right to offer an ultimatum. Rock or walk. But pressuring you? Come on now.
