| So you're in love. You've learned all about the four | | | | above -- be romantic. |
| Cs of diamonds (cut, color, clarity, and carat | | | | Sweep her off her feet. You are ready to |
| weight). You've probably read all sorts of things | | | | propose to her. You probably know her better |
| on line. You may already have a ring on order or | | | | than anyone in the world. Take advantage of this |
| in your hands. | | | | knowledge. Propose to her in a way that only you |
| But now that you're that far along, you have | | | | can. Make it special. Do something no one else |
| probably realized that you aren't quite sure how | | | | could have thought of. |
| you're going to go about proposing. That's where | | | | Ask her parents. It may seem silly and outdated. |
| I can help you. Here are some tips on how to | | | | But it will likely mean the world to her. Ask her |
| propose marriage: | | | | dad. Ask her parents. If she doesn't have a dad, |
| Make it romantic. Up until your wedding day, this is | | | | ask her mom. If both her parents are gone, ask |
| probably the most memorable and romantic day | | | | the aunt/uncle/parent figure she is closest to. Her |
| of your relationship. You will both remember it | | | | family will love it just as much as she will. You will |
| forever -- whether it's smooth and romantic... or | | | | earn big time romantic points with her and you will |
| not. And after you've spent all that you have on | | | | gain favor that will last as long as your marriage |
| a ring, don't you want it to be perfect? | | | | with her family.You are ready to propose and to |
| Think about what she wants. She's a woman. | | | | get engaged. Make it romantic, think it through, |
| You're not. You'd probably be ok with something | | | | sweep her off her feet, and ask her parents. Do |
| like a business proposal. Something like "Honey, I | | | | all of those things and you'll not only get a yes, |
| love you, you love me. Let's make this | | | | but you'll also make her the envy of her friends |
| permanent. Please accept this ring as a symbol of | | | | and fulfill the dreams that she has always had. |
| my sincerity." While she would probably say yes, | | | | Pop the question. Then live happily ever after. |
| that's probably not what she wants. See the tip | | | | |