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<\/p>\nYou\u2019ve found the one, you\u2019re looking past your next date and on into the future. You\u2019re ready. So\u2026now what?<\/p>\n
Asking the woman you love to spend the rest of her life with you is a Big Deal, and you definitely want it to go well. After all, it\u2019s a moment that both of you will remember for the rest of your life. When it comes to popping the question, there are a few key points to consider to make it memorable for all the right reasons.<\/p>\n
Here are 5 tips to remember as you prepare to rock her world with the ultimate rock.<\/p>\n
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Just because you feel ready, doesn\u2019t necessarily mean she is. Knowing that you are both in the same place mentally can help you to avoid popping the question prematurely.<\/p>\n
There is definitely a sweet spot between Way Too Soon and You Missed Your Window that matters. <\/em>First, you\u2019ll need to make sure the hormonal rush of First Love has passed\u2014that honeymoon phase of dating that clouds your judgment. Propose during this time and you can\u2019t be sure it\u2019s not lust-driven.<\/p>\n Plus, a premature proposal can scare her off\u2014something that\u2019s almost impossible to recover from. On the other hand, waiting too long can sour the moment.<\/p>\n Expectations, heavy hinting on her part, and resentment building up from you about this dynamic do not the stuff of romance make. Chances are, if you\u2019ve been together for a reasonable amount of time, know without a doubt that she\u2019s the One, and have had a chance to share (and accept!) each other\u2019s imperfections, you\u2019re in the Proposal Zone.<\/p>\n Now is not the time to roll inauthentic. If you\u2019re not the outdoorsy type, don\u2019t plan an elaborate camping trip. If you\u2019re not a sappy romantic, posing as such will only put her off. Your special lady is going to say \u2018yes\u2019 to YOU\u2014if your proposal is too contrived, it won\u2019t reflect what you are truly offering her.<\/p>\n Instead, draw from the places and experiences that have defined you as a couple, speak from your heart, and woo her with genuine appeal.<\/p>\n Before you drop an engagement ring in a fancy dessert or commission a plane broadcasting the most important question of your life, consider your audience.<\/p>\n Is your girl the type that generally likes Public Displays of Affection? Is she an extrovert by nature, buoyed by the energy that onlookers will provide? Or will a public proposal only add a layer of spotlight and pressure that would detract from the intimacy?<\/p>\n Marriage is a lifelong commitment to considering someone else\u2019s needs and wants and what better time to start this practice than with a thoughtful and considerate proposal.<\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve decided on the location and general concept of your perfect proposal, don\u2019t let a few key details detract from the experience.<\/p>\n One of the biggies here is knowing her ring size. If you\u2019re stuck\u2014ask her friends! Another detail to consider is the weather and extenuating circumstances beyond your control. Considering a beach proposal (as spectacular places in France<\/strong><\/a>)\u2014know the tides! You don\u2019t want a crowded beach and screaming kids drowning out your words of love.<\/p>\n There\u2019s nothing more cliche than a sweaty-palmed, awkward-speech-making proposal. But, sometimes the cliche can come off cute.<\/p>\n Your girl will respond to your genuine emotion, and if that comes off a perspiring mess, believe it or not, she will appreciate the fact that the monumental impact of this moment is being felt by you, too.<\/p>\n Try to focus on her, your love, and that this will be a moment made special by the two of you<\/em>, more than any perfect preset of proposal etiquette. You\u2019re creating a story that will be shared for years to come, and its uniqueness will be as awesome as you as a couple.<\/p>\n\n\n2. Stay true to form<\/h2>\n
3. To PDA or not to PDA\u2014that is the question<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\n4. Devil\u2019s in the details<\/h2>\n
5. Relax!<\/h2>\n