You’ve been thinking about it for weeks and you can’t seem to get it out of your head. You know that she’s the one and you want to take the next step… It’s time to propose.
But there are so many questions you still need to address! How will you find the perfect ring? How should you ask her? What will her parents say? Will she even say ‘yes’?
These are some of the important questions you need to ask yourself about your upcoming proposal – and here’s how to handle it.
The Perfect Ring
What makes up the perfect ring is a very personal matter. You’ll need to consider your girlfriend’s personal style and taste, your budget and any sentimental factors too.
If you have a family ring you’d like to give her, you might consider having it altered to be more her style or keeping it as it is. If you want to buy or design a new ring, you can shop for engagement rings from the best jewelers in your area. Ask the professionals for help, or if your engagement isn’t a surprise, as your partner about her preferences. You could even ask some of her close friends or family for some advice.
The Perfect Place
The place you choose to propose to your partner is important since this will be a moment you’ll both remember forever. Put some time and effort into choosing something meaningful to the both of you.
You might choose a place that already has sentimental value to you: where you first met, first kissed, shared a first date or something similar. If none of these tickles your fancy, do some research to find someplace romantic – a beautiful picnic spot, a quiet beach, somewhere private in the mountains. Make it beautiful and make it personal!
The Right Way To Talk To Her Family
An important part of a traditional marriage is for the groom to ask his future father in law for his daughter’s hand in marriage. This is a sign of respect and a way in which to receive her family’s blessing on your engagement.
However, everybody’s family circumstances, traditions and culture are different, so it’s important that you keep this in mind too when having this conversation. You might want to involve other family members or close friends in the discussion, depending on her relationship with her relatives.
It’s up to you as her partner to know the right way to handle this, but the most important part of it is to show your respect.
Are You Both Ready?
Perhaps the most important question is to ask yourself whether you and your partner are both ready for marriage. If you’re reading this article, you probably believe that you are – which is great!
Be sure to have some serious discussions with your partner about how they feel about settling down and what you both want out of life before rushing into this decision, though. For a strong marriage, aligning your life aspirations and values are a key point to consider.
