| Oh yeah, man! Living a happy life with your girlfriend? | | | | the proposal. |
| Do you think it's time to propose to her? I hope you | | | | Â |
| good luck. But at the same time, I have some useful | | | | Don't Make it Public |
| tips which can do you a great favor. There are 8 | | | | Please don't propose to her in a public place. Make it |
| do's and 6 DON'Ts: | | | | intimate and a personal thing. The moment belongs to |
| DO's:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â | | | | you therefore this magical moment should be |
| Do Be Creative | | | | between just the two of you – after all, you've |
| Incorporate your personality, favorite things, foods | | | | got the rest of your lives to tell other people about |
| etc. into the proposal. Make it memorable and | | | | your marriage but you've only got one engagement |
| something to cherish the rest of your lives. | | | | moment. |
| Do Talk about Marriage | | | | Don't Do it in Front of Her Family as well |
| Before you propose, talk about the possibility of | | | | Its one thing to take blessings of her parents but |
| getting married. Make sure it's something that you | | | | don't make the mistake of proposing in their |
| both want. | | | | presence. Proposals in front of family have an added |
| Do make it a Surprise | | | | level of stress that you don't need. Take this |
| Even though you have discussed marriage, the | | | | moment to be just the two of you; don't worry, you |
| proposal itself should still be a surprise. Find a moment | | | | can call everyone immediately afterwards. |
| and a way that is special and she should not be | | | | Don't Hide the Engagement Ring in Food |
| expecting it. Remember it should be a surprise. | | | | I hate to say it, (as I'm sure there are some readers |
| Do Find the Right Engagement Ring | | | | who were planning to do just this) but hiding the |
| Since wearing an engagement ring is a lifetime | | | | engagement ring in food is a tired idea. It's been in a |
| commitment, make sure it's the right style. If you | | | | thousand movies and TV shows, and you won't win |
| think its difficult choosing the right ring yourself, you | | | | any points for creativity. Even worse, you may end |
| can also ask her mother or best friend to help | | | | your romantic proposal with a trip to the emergency |
| choose the ring. | | | | room or the dentist. |
| Do Take Elders Blessings | | | | Don't Propose on a holiday |
| It is always better to take the consent of both the | | | | Consider picking a day meaningful to your relationship, |
| parents. Therefore before you pop the question, | | | | such as the anniversary of your first date. Your |
| make sure that you have spoken to her and your | | | | girlfriend wants her day to shine – don't propose |
| parents about it. | | | | on a holiday that can't be yours as a couple. |
| Do Pick a Personal Spot | | | | Don't Propose if you are not sure |
| Think about your favorite romantic places -- choose | | | | This is an important decision of your life. Therefore |
| a romantic spot to pop the question. Just make sure | | | | first think whether you are ready for marriage and |
| that it is a special spot and this is your personal | | | | responsibility and then propose to her. Also get to |
| moment. | | | | know what she feels too. |
| Do Tell Her Why You Want to Marry Her | | | | Don't Expect Her to say Yes Immediately |
| Don't just utter those 4 little words, tell her why | | | | You're asking someone to spend the rest of their life |
| she's the one for you, what marriage means to you, | | | | with you – an extremely important decision. Just |
| and what your hopes for the future are. Make her | | | | because you've asked, doesn't mean she is ready to |
| feel special and great about the relationship and the | | | | say yes. If your sweetheart says maybe, take it in |
| future ahead. | | | | stride and give her some time to consider the |
| Do Drop to one knee | | | | proposal. |
| It's not 1950, but there is something so charming and | | | | Good luck, guys! |
| romantic about a man on one knee asking the love | | | | Break 80? Follow me |
| of his life to marry him. Even if you're not a traditional | | | | Smile, please |
| guy, it will add to the seriousness and lovingness of | | | | Copyright reserved by istockgolf. |