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How to Propose to Your Girlfriend

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By Dane Gulotta



How to Propose

A serious relationship is a very special bond that two people can share with one another, so when a person decides that they are really care about a person and want to spend the rest of their life with them, then it is important to find the right way and time to make a proposal for marriage.


Making a proposal is something that will make a lasting impression on both people who are involved, so it should be a time of joy and an occasion for each one to remember for a long time to come. To propose, you will want to begin by waiting for the right time.


Ask yourself some significant questions: how long have you known your mate? How long have you two been in a long term relationship and are both of you ready to be with each other for the rest of your lives ? Is it appropriate timing? And most importantly, do you love this person ? If you can answer all of these questions positively, then that may signify that you are ready to take the big step.


Once you have decided that you are ready, choose a date and a special place to make the proposal. Even if you go simple, make sure it's something that you can both appreciate and remember. Go searching for a nice engagement ring at least weeks before you plan to propose. Before it's time to get ready to propose, get dressed up nicely, get a fresh haircut, and put on your best cologne - have fun! Have a good time while you are out with your better half. Once the right moment comes along, break the question and have the ring ready (if you bought one earlier). Don't be nervous, just be confident and remember why you are proposing - to marry the person that you love and want to spend your life with.

Questions to Ask before you propose

Ask yourself some significant questions:

  1. How long have you known your mate?
  2. How long have you two been in a long term relationship and are both of you ready to be with each other for the rest of your lives ?
  3. Is it appropriate timing?
  4. And most importantly, do you love this person?

If you can answer all of these questions positively, then that may signify that you are ready to take the big step.



Proposal at a Bulls game

Final Preperations before you propose

Once you have decided that you are ready, choose a date and a special place to make the proposal. Even if you go simple, make sure it's something that you can both appreciate and remember. Go searching for a nice engagement ring at least weeks before you plan to propose.

Before it's time to get ready to propose, get dressed up nicely, get a fresh haircut, and put on your best cologne - have fun! Have a good time while you are out with your better half. Once the right moment comes along, break the question and have the ring ready (if you bought one earlier). Don't be nervous, just be confident and remember why you are proposing to marry the person that you love and want to spend your life with.

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dougmcisaac  says:
8 months ago

Interesting Hub Dane,

Since when are you an expert on proposing? Is there something you're not telling me :-) Did you finally pop the question?

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