How to Get a Man to Propose

A marriage proposal can be the most exciting and memorable moment of your entire life. After you've been in a relationship for a good amount of time, you begin to expect a proposal each time you have dinner or go out somewhere romantic. When it doesn't come, you may find yourself getting a little frustrated. Luckily, there are ways that you can speed along the process. Here are some tips for getting a man to propose.

Instructions

1. Wait a good amount of time before you even bring up the topic of marriage. Talking to your boyfriend about getting married after only a month of dating will definitely scare him. Most experts will tell you that you shouldn't even consider speaking about the subject until at least a year of dating.

2. Ask him about the type of wedding he wants to have. This is a good way to sneak into a conversation about marriage. An easy way to start this talk is to watch a romantic movie together. Watch “Father of the Bride” with your boyfriend. Tell him what you like and don't like about the wedding that takes place during the movie. Hopefully, he'll respond by telling you about his ideal wedding.

3. Talk to your boyfriend about engagement rings. Many men feel apprehensive about proposing because they don't know what ring to buy. You shouldn't point out the exact ring that you want. Instead, talk about rings that friends and relatives have received. Tell him which of those rings you prefer and why. Doing so will give him ideas without taking away the fun that comes with shopping for a ring.

4. Bring up the subject of marriage to his friends and family. Guys often put a proposal off because they're afraid of rejection. By letting those close to him know that you'll say yes, you can take away some of his fears. Once he's confident, he'll be much more likely to propose.

5. Emphasize how important marriage is to you. The man needs to know that you want a wedding and a family in the future. He needs to be able to see that he can't be in a relationship with you without those things happening. Eventually, you may have to let him know that you can't date somebody who you feel won't make that type of commitment. Sometimes, the fear of losing the relationship is the final push a man needs to propose.

Tips & Warnings

• Be patient. It takes time for both of you to be on the same page in life.

• Don't plan your own proposal. The ring, wedding ceremony and reception are all about the bride. The proposal is the only thing that the man truly gets to dictate. Let him do so.