Most romantic ways to propose to a girlfriend
A man proposing to his girlfriend.
What you need to know:
- Despite everything you’ve heard, most proposals happen at home.
- To be really romantic, it also has to be unexpected.
All around the world, Christmas is a prime time for proposals. So, might your boyfriend propose to you over the holiday this year?
Chances are he won’t unless you share important values. As well as being in love, of course! You’ll also both need to be confident and independent, able to keep each other’s secrets, honest with one another, getting on well with your families, able to sort out issues and disagreements, completely open about each other’s finances, and comfortably accepting each other as you really are. And being utterly faithful to one another, of course. Because you really don’t want to be married to someone you can’t trust, believe me!
But above all, you should already have started talking about marriage. In around 70 per cent of couples, it is the woman who mentions the subject first, even if you’re both thinking about it. Because very few guys will propose unless they’re absolutely sure that that’s what their girlfriend wants. So if you’re hoping that your boyfriend will propose soon, make sure he knows that you do!
And if you’re thinking about proposing to your girlfriend, how do you make it the most romantic thing ever?
Despite everything you’ve heard, most proposals happen at home. The second most popular place is a restaurant, and after that somewhere beautiful out of doors.
Centre of attention
Where’s best for you depends on your girlfriend’s personality. Like if she’s uncomfortable being the centre of attention, chances are she would hate it if you made a proposal in public.
To be really romantic, it also has to be unexpected. So don’t make your proposal at an obvious time, or plan anything too predictable.
A restaurant is a good choice if there’s one that’s truly special to you both. Not just your favourite eating place, but maybe also where you held your first date or became an item.
Speak to someone there about your plans as you make your reservation, because they’ll know the nicest way to propose at their venue, like during a walk in their garden, or in a secluded corner of the bar. Just don’t be tempted to hide the ring in anything you can eat. You’ll be amazed how often that goes wrong!
Hire a photographer if your girlfriend would like to have a really good photo of the moment. But not if she’s camera shy! And don’t be surprised at her reaction.
Some girls burst into tears, some even scream! So don’t feel scared if she does something weird. And be prepared to laugh if anything goes awry, like the soup gets spilled all over her dress. It all just adds to the uniqueness of the occasion.
People of course do the craziest things, like proposing at a public event or on a billboard. But for most couples, the simplest ideas are the best. At home, on a beach, in a park, or snuggling in front of an open fire –now, that’s romantic!
