How To Propose

You may think that when the time comes, you’ll know how to propose to your partner. But it’s possible that when you’re reading to ask your partner to marry you, you just don’t know where to start. That’s OK! Proposing to someone is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your life, and it can be confusing to try to figure out how to propose. And like the other big questions in your life -- How will I know when I’m in love? How will I know that s/he is really the one? -- you might feel like there are no easy answers.

There are, however, some guidelines you can follow. Here are some things that will help you know how to propose, and to feel confident about the wonderful step you’re taking in your life.

Make it a moment.
When you’re thinking about how to propose, consider when and where you want it to be. Easy answers include your favorite restaurant or bar, the place where you had your first date, or even a quiet evening at home. Some people like to get a proposal on special days like a birthday or other holiday, while other people would prefer it to be on its “own” day.

Make some notes.
Knowing how to propose means being prepared. Take some time to make a list of what you love about your partner. Think about when you really knew that you were in love and wanted to spend the rest of your lives together. If you don’t know how to propose, just speak from the heart about what your relationship means and how you think it can grow. Knowing what to say in your wedding proposal goes a long way in being prepared.

Don’t get complicated.
If you’re unsure about how to propose, then don’t confuse the issue by trying to make a huge elaborate engagement proposal. Keep it simple and easy -- talk about your love and your future together, bring out the ring, and say, “Will you marry me?”

Don’t ramble.
When you don’t know how to propose, it’s easy to feel like you have to do all the talking and fill up the silence and then maybe start making excuses and then talk about how maybe this isn’t such a good idea after all and...

Take a breath and stop talking! Once you’ve made your case, don’t give your partner reasons to say no. Look into her eyes and watch the happiness and excitement spread from there. Knowing how to propose means knowing how to wait for the answer, too.

Not knowing how to propose doesn’t need to hold you back. If you put some thought into how to propose, it will be everything you want it to be; the perfect beginning to your happy life as a married couple. Are you thinking about how to propose? What are your ideas?

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