The Perfect Proposal! How To Let Your Partner Know Exactly What You Want
A lot of us can sense when our relationship is veering into marriage territory. When you find The One, you feel a sort of inner peace – you’ve found your home, the person that you’re meant to be with, a part of you that you never knew you were looking for until you found it. But being ecstatically happy with your boyfriend doesn’t mean that he’ll automatically know how to propose to you. Maybe he’s more outgoing than you and you’re terrified he’ll propose to you in public. Here are some tips to help you feel comfortable about the way you get engaged.
Be Yourself
There’s nothing your partner should love more than when you’re unashamedly yourself. You might have a five year plan, you might want to have kids before you reach a certain age, you might be worried that you aren’t going to get the custom engagement ring of your dreams. Try to forget all those worries and remember that you are a strong, capable person outside your relationship. Go out with your friends, pursue your interests, and enjoy your life. There’s nothing more attractive than a woman who’s comfortable and happy in herself.
Talk To Him
Ah, communication. It’s what you need most in a relationship. And the solution to pretty much every problem that you might have. If you can effectively communicate with your partner, you’re already set for a lifetime of happiness together. If you’re shy, your partner might think you’re happier with social situations than you are, because you’re so comfortable with him. So you need to make it clear to him that you dislike being looked at in public by crowds of people. If you would like him to propose in front of your family, emphasise how important it is to you that your family is involved in all the big events of your life. Trust that he knows you well and cares about what you want.
Propose To Him Yourself
This is the twenty-first century, after all. Although tradition says that proposals are done a certain way round, why don’t you flip that on its head and propose to your partner yourself? First of all, make sure that he’s also been thinking about marriage. If you already have a home or children together, chances are he’s very committed to your relationship and marriage is the next natural step. If you haven’t been together as long, make sure that you share the same vision of your future together – issues like wanting to live abroad or wanting to remain child-free can make or break a relationship. Finally, make sure that whatever you do is perfect for the pair of you – maybe it involves a shared love of something or a special anniversary in your relationship.
Remember It’s All Meant With Love
At the end of the day, no matter what the specific proposal is like, it’s all done with great love behind it. Your partner wants to marry you because he truly believes that you can share a lifetime of happiness together. Even if your proposal isn’t perfect, that’s okay – remember, it’s just another story that you’ll be laughing about together on your fiftieth wedding anniversary!
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