Asking
for a woman’s hand in marriage is one of the most important things a man will
do in his life.
Therefore,
a good deal of consideration should be put into the timing and setting of this
event.
You
are certain that she is the one, and have gone ahead with asking for her
father’s blessing of your proposal, solidifying her family’s approval of the
union.
Now
that has been done, and you are ready to propose marriage to your future wife.
There
are a few things you must keep in mind when contemplating the way that you will
propose marriage to your lady.
First, this is a memorable moment, which will
be told and retold over the years to your friends, family, children, and
grandchildren.
Make
it a story worth telling.
Secondly,
every woman is different; make your proposal specific to her taste and
personality. Some women would love nothing more than to have all their friends
and family be witnessed to the event, while others would much prefer a private
and intimate moment with you alone.
First
and foremost, make sure the way in which you ask makes her comfortable.
Finally,
like many romantic displays, a marriage proposal that seems a cliché to one
woman is a dream come true for another.
This
must be left to your personal discretion. However, kneeling in front of your
lady with a ring and a rose, whatever the setting may be, is timeless.
The
following are some tried and true methods for a man proposing marriage to his
love.
Before
you take the plunge, you should know if you’re really ready to be with your
special someone for the long haul.
A
marriage proposal will change your life forever, and you should understand that
you’re doing it for the right reasons.
Here’s
how: Ask yourself if you absolutely can’t live without the girl you’re asking
to marry you. If you can’t possibly imagine your life without her in it, and if
she makes everything in your life better and more meaningful, then it’s time to
propose.
Ask
yourself if you’ve been in the relationship long enough to really understand
your significant other. If you’ve only been together for a few months, then you
may be rushing into the marriage.
Of
course, every relationship has its own timeline, but make sure you’ve truly
seen the person you love, both through amazing times and hardships, so that you
really have a sense of this person’s long-term potential.
If
you can’t wait for everything that lies ahead with your significant other, such
as travelling together, buying a house, or even having children, if that’s what
you both want, then it may be time to propose.
Don’t
propose just because you’re feeling pressured, because you’ve been in the
relationship for so long that you feel obligated to make a move, or because all
of the people around you are getting married. You should propose when the time is
right for you.
Make
sure that your significant other is feeling the same way about marriage as you
are. If you’ve been together for a long time and are serious about committing
to each other, then chances are, marriage has come up and you understand that
your sweetie is ready to make the move.
Even
if you haven’t outright asked if she would marry you, you should have a strong
sense that she’s ready to settle down and is in the same place as you are.