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Happiness Tip: How to Propose

At this time of year, hearts tend to be entwined. If your relationship is going great, and you think it can last forever, put a ring on it!

Dr. Romance on how to propose

1. Keep it simple: Don't make your proposal plans too elaborate. The more complicated the
proposal plan, the more likely something will go wrong. Make it a private moment, between just
you two. You can save the big splash for the engagement announcement. If you guessed wrong
about your partner's willingness, you'll be disappointed, but at least you won't be publicly
embarrassed.

2. Talk about it beforehand, in general terms: Don't spring a proposal on a partner who may not
be prepared to decide. Instead, ask questions for several weeks beforehand, like "What do you
think about marriage?" "If we ever got married, would you want children?" and "Do you think
we could make a marriage work someday?" Positive answers to these questions are your green
light to ask.

3. Ask from the heart. Tell a little story about how you came to realize you want to share your
life with your partner, and then add "So, will you marry me?" at the end.

4. It's traditional to have an engagement ring, but you shouldn't choose it all by yourself -- your
partner may have something entirely different in mind. Before the proposal, during the "talking
about it beforehand" stage, stop by jewelry stores when you're at the mall and ask "Which
engagement ring do you like?" In this way, you can figure out what she likes. Don't go
overboard on the expense, however, no matter what the jewelry salesperson says about several
month's salary. Consult someone you respect, if you're not sure what you can afford. It's also
OK to pick the ring out and purchase it together, but save the actual proposal for a surprise.

5. For the actual proposal, find a setting that has meaning for you as a couple. If you have had a
great time at the zoo, take your intended there to propose. If you both like rock climbing, climb
your favorite rock, and when you get to the top, pop the question. If you have a favorite
restaurant or even a bowling alley, that's the place to use. The local park where you jog, or always
go to talk is great. It's more important that the place be meaningful, memorable and relatively
private, than that it be elaborate or expensive.

6. If you're set it up carefully, you should be rewarded with a "yes" and a big kiss. Once that
happens, you can take her out for a nice dinner or go off together to tell the parents.

© 2020 Tina B. Tessina
adapted from: Dr. Romance's Guide to Finding Love Today https://tinyurl.com/y8tdwwje

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Grandma’s Dating Advice
Guidelines for Successful Dating
How to Avoid Loving a Jerk
How to Create Romance Novel Love
How to Handle a Bad Breakup
How to Keep Yourself Out of a Violent Relationship
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Stupid Cupid
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Turn on Your Charm
Where is Love?
You Be The Judge
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