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How to Get Him to Propose

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By eHow Contributing Writer
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You've found the man of your dreams, and you know you're meant for each other, but he needs a little nudge. Here's how to point him in the right direction.

Difficulty: Moderately challenging
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Poetry Books
  • Candles
  • Flowers
  • Champagne
  • Mood Enhancers
  • Champagne Flutes
  • Bed-and-breakfast
  • Dinner Reservations
  • Candles
  1. Step 1

    Make him aware of your interest in a lifetime commitment. Drop subtle hints from time to time, such as, 'We'd make a great team' or 'I can't imagine my future without you,' rather than incessantly bombarding him with demands about marriage.

  2. Step 2

    Point out your shared interests, values and common goals. Open his eyes so he'll realize that you're the one for him.

  3. Step 3

    Remember that actions speak louder than words. Show him what a great lifetime partner you could be through thoughtful actions, sincerity, kindness and other appealing traits.

  4. Step 4

    Create opportunities for him to pop the question. Plan a candlelight dinner, arrange a romantic evening out or have a weekend away together.

  5. Step 5

    Remind him of several happily married couples who are mutual friends

  6. Step 6

    of yours, pointing out how much you have in common with them and how successful their marriages are.

  7. Step 7

    Express your happiness, love and devotion to him. Show him by your actions and words that you've found the man of your dreams - and you're ready to marry him!

Tips & Warnings
  • Make sure not to fixate on this issue, as it may have a detrimental effect on the relationship. Give him the time he needs to sort things out.

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ljd84 said

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on 9/10/2009 i want to ask.... i want it to be worthy of rememberence... i want to propose with a honest heart and mind... guys i think life is short and true love is a rare blessing.. im only young at 24 but i think asking as soon as the your true love has proven that she loves you and wants your commitment... well what greater promise in the world is there to show her you feel the same ..... time to stand up and act on our thoughts cause time does slip away .... i truly love her... she would make a angel jealous of her beauty... i think it would be an honour and a very proud time in your life to make the ultimate promise and to love someone the same as youve loved her always....

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on 8/19/2009 I've been with my boyfriend for almost 5yrs now. Granted I am only 20, but we both know we want to be together and marry one another. I have been waiting for him to propose, and really wish it would happen soon. I do not necessarily expect us to get married right away, maybe 2yrs down the line, but I just feel like after 5 yrs, being engaged is a step he should be ready to take in our relationship. Am i being crazy?

milly412 said

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on 1/15/2009 I have been with my boyfriend for 3 years now, we love eachother and have a great relationship. He talks about how we are made for eachother and we have lived together before until his dad passed away and he needed to move in with his mother because she was alone. We are looking at moving out together again because it was easier on our relationship we are almost 22 and his mother makes him come home before midnight or it is a huge fight. We are not allowed to spend the night with each other and I am getting really put off. he bought me a ring 2 years ago as a promise that we will be together but we both decided we weren't ready for marriage. I feel as if I am now. We go to our friends weddings and it makes me depressed that I do not have that. I have hinted at us getting engaged and then getting married about 2 years down the road. I just do not want to get into financial situations if w

tethrum said

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on 12/17/2008 Oh good lord. You have to get to know them before you marry them, and THAT'S why it takes that long to be ready. You can't just go off and marry someone you've only known a year or less. It won't last that way.

babygirl87 said

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on 11/16/2008 My Boyfriend and I have been together for over two years now, he is the man of my dreams I am very in love with him and I know that I only want him for the rest of my life. My 3 year old daughter from a previous relationship has called him daddy for over a year now, and he loves being her daddy he brags about her all of the time. we have been living together for about a year now and he reciently asked me to move back to his home town with him, but I am terrified to do this without a commitment. He talks about our future together all of the time, but wont do anything about it. We just found out a month ago that we are expecting baby #2 and now I am beyond scared. I am not so much concerned about getting married, I just want some form of commitment to show that he is ok with moving our life together to another level. I watch all of our friends getting engaged and married and I am rea

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