How to Know She Will Say Yes if You Pop the Question

Sweep her off her feet!

Okay, men. You are about to ask the most important question of your life. You'd better be sure that the answer is yes. We won't mess around. Here's how to seal the deal, with hard-earned tips from a man who married a woman who swore never, ever, EVER to get hitched.

Difficulty:

Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• A woman
• A plan
• An engagement ring
• Her undivided attention
• Some guts

1. Set up the deal from the get-go. A lot of men want to try before they buy. This is an excellent way to get a quick girlfriend, but a rotten way to woo a woman for life. Make sure she knows from the start that she is more than a casual interest. You might still be thinking, but let her know WHAT you're thinking.

2. Get to know who she truly is. A lot of guys think that a woman falls all over flowers and chocolate. Dead wrong. What a woman loves is the feeling behind it. The packaging is only the proof that you're thinking. Does she love Switzerland? Make it Swiss chocolate with a nice card that pictures the Matterhorn. She will notice.

3. Be honest. A woman can smell a liar ten miles away. If she can't believe you on the little things now, how will she trust you enough to give you the key to her heart?

4. Learn the words that make her heart flutter. All women are different. Maybe your women loves the poetry of Byron or Shakespeare. Okay, you're a real dude and you don't read that stuff. (Who does?) That's what Google is for. Look up a fitting quote and text it to her. WORD OF CAUTION: Always assume that she will double-check your bookshelf. So be honest about where you got it. Remember, it's the thought that counts.

5. Leave old relationships alone. Be honest about them, but don't bring them up. NEVER compare her to another woman, especially not a former girlfriend. Or your mom.

6. Watch for subtle clues that she is ready. Does she mention the word "us" in connection with the future? Does she linger a bit longer in your arms than she used to? Has she asked about your mom and dad? Does she think your high-school yearbook is "adorable?" Has she mentioned the price of housing lately? Dishwashers? These are all pretty good indications that she is waiting on you to make your move.

7. Don't hesitate. If the time is right, GO FOR IT! If you snooze, you lose. If you never ask, the answer is no anyway. Take a deep breath, buy the ring already, and get to work preparing.

8. Choose a thoughtful way to ask her for her hand. Be unique, unusual, and 100% you. If you've built correctly up to this point, she will say yes.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't hesitate. Never hem and haw. Don't "need time to figure things out." These are all clues to a woman that you're a deadbeat who wants the benefits of a girl without the responsibilities of a relationship.

• Be proactive. Let her know right offyou want this one to be for keeps. She will appreciate your forthrightness.

• Don't leave her hanging. She will fall, right into the arms of another man who will give her what she's looking for.

• Don't spend the rest of your life wondering what might have been. You da man. Act like it, son.