Tips for a successful marriage
PROPOSAL
People ready to “pop the question” may wonder about
the right way to initiate an engagement proposal. Because
a marriage proposal is such a memorable moment in a
couples’ lives together, those doing the proposing often go
to great lengths to ensure things go smoothly. While there
is no proposal playbook, these guidelines can assist those
ready to take the leap.
• Add a personal touch. It’s easy to get caught up in
making a marriage proposal a spectacle or something
worthy of a social media post. But taking a sweetheart back
to a special place that recalls a significant moment can set
the backdrop for a memorable proposal. Incorporating the
place you first met or a special song into the proposal can
make it that much more personal and meaningful.
• Embrace the old fashioned. It may be romantic to step
back in time and followed the traditions of yesteryear.
Show respect to future in-laws by speaking to them about
intentions to propose and ask for their blessings. Get down
on bended knee when asking for a sweetheart’s hand. Such
gestures add up to meaningful expressions of love.
• Consider timing. A person may be so excited to propose
that he or she fails to consider how the other person in the
relationship is feeling. If that person is overwhelmed by
work projects or stressed about upcoming events, consider
waiting to propose at a more relaxed time.
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• Keep it simple. The more complex a proposal, the more
opportunities for things to go wrong. Simplicity, even if it
means keeping the proposal to yourself until the question
has been popped, can make for an extra special moment.
Marriage proposals happen every day. With humor,
confidence and a heart full of love, popping the question
can be a success.
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• Enlist help from others. It can be a challenge to keep
your excitement hidden while collecting information about
a future spouse’s likes and dislikes. Ask friends and close
family members to be your accomplices so that information
can be gathered without generating suspicion. This can be
especially helpful when finding the perfect ring.
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