C'mon, Souplex, explosions and a fake rock? Why don't you tell Pedro to pistol whip her while he's at it.
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Pistol Whip you say...
On the plus side she doesn't actually like Diamonds...though the engagement ring might be a good test of our "No Double Talk" rule.
On the plus side she doesn't actually like Diamonds...though the engagement ring might be a good test of our "No Double Talk" rule.
Do it in the privacy of your own home. I hate public displays of affection and marriage proposals are at the top of the list. I hate when people flaunt their happiness in my face especially when I am trying to eat or watch a sporting event so please for the love of all that's holy keep your happiness to your goddamn selves.
P.S. With that said I wish you all the best!
P.S. With that said I wish you all the best!
Thanks for the suggestion but surprise isn't the primary goal, she knows it's coming, just not when. My main goal is to be romantic... something I've never had much skill at. I'm a plain spoken fellow with a deeply pragmatic streak...Mariena said:
I also have a reputation as a goofball.
I figure she deserves something romantic and thoughtful... at least once in our relationship.
Best one I have ever seen was with my two friends, In the middle of a medium sized party on new years with all close friends drinking he got down and proposed to her and used a funyen(the onion chips) as a mock ring. It was just amazing because it was close friends and it was on the spot and you could tell he planned it. Yet caught her off guard and was in a room full of close friends.
I don't know, Maybe do something to get your friends in on it? I don't exactly know how but you could probably find a way (Like they all clump together for some ride or attraction leaving you and the soon-to-be fiance alone in a dramatic spot to pop the question).
Just for gods sake don't do it at a sports event [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeQnEqvrkO8]
Just for gods sake don't do it at a sports event [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeQnEqvrkO8]
So I assume there's snow where you are? So make a snowman, and get the coal/buttons for the eyes or whatever. Then when she puts them in place, the last one is actually A RING. And then propose to her.
Corny as the 40's but it's my best idea.
That being said, my track record isn't the most trustable. (HINT: none.)
Corny as the 40's but it's my best idea.
That being said, my track record isn't the most trustable. (HINT: none.)
"Just be yourself" is the worst advice in nearly any situation.CountFenring said:
You could just carry the ring around with you and pull it out when the perfect moment strikes. Planning something could go really well, but it could also not quite have the effect you were hoping for.
I think whatever you do, you gotta have some music in the background, if you got the scratch, maybe get a string quartet or something. People remember things better with music. Even if its just your buddy with a tape recorder of some performance, gotta have something there. Just make sure he doesn't play it on a boom box or you may lose her John Cusack-style.
My advice is somewhat limited since I have never given this much thought however here goes.
Wait until she is out of the house/apartment (work, visiting a friend or some such) and decorate the entire place with candles, put on a romantic song you know she likes, dress nicely and await for her arrival then propose.
Wait until she is out of the house/apartment (work, visiting a friend or some such) and decorate the entire place with candles, put on a romantic song you know she likes, dress nicely and await for her arrival then propose.
Actually most women prefer the sheer surprise of the proposal and while they may know it is forthcoming the "when will he?" and "how will he?" are questions that linger until the moment and are what you wish to capitalize on. She isn't going to remember what she was wearing nor for that matter what he was wearing but instead the amount of effort he put into making the moment as special as possible for her.Erana said:
Usually I would come up with more for a variety and that example is actually from my favorite TV show, which I found a touching moment. I suppose I am just better at the proposal idea then I gave myself credit.Indigo_Dingo said:
The surprise isn't really the key here, she knows it's coming really, it's just a question of when and how...
That and I still need to get the durned ring! I'm looking though, but I'm lucky, she prefers silver and doesn't like diamonds, so I'm looking for something with a nice colored stone instead.
Still, lots of interesting suggestions so far, I'm starting to get some ideas...
That and I still need to get the durned ring! I'm looking though, but I'm lucky, she prefers silver and doesn't like diamonds, so I'm looking for something with a nice colored stone instead.
Still, lots of interesting suggestions so far, I'm starting to get some ideas...
Well if she likes silver and not diamonds, it all depends on your budget. Bear in mind an engagement ring has to be long wearing, so silver is not a good idea. It is too soft, while gold is cool, but it the colour isn't quite the same and it will need re plating with rhodium every so often. So unfortunately that leaves platinum, the strongest, shinyest bestest and priceyest of all metal. There is also palladium, for wedding rings, it's almost the same, but not as rare, so it is cheaper. However there are not many palladium rings with stones in yet, as it is as hard to work with as platinum.
Stones wise, go for one of the big ones, emerald sapphire, ruby maybe, or tanzanite, which is easily one of the pretties stones around.
Next be aware of settings, if you go for gold, make sure it isn't tension set, or the stone will eventually fall out. Claws are best, make sure they are not to pronounced or she'll catch them on things.
That's about it for the ring, but it's important. (My mother is a jeweller so I know plenty about the shiny things.)
Stones wise, go for one of the big ones, emerald sapphire, ruby maybe, or tanzanite, which is easily one of the pretties stones around.
Next be aware of settings, if you go for gold, make sure it isn't tension set, or the stone will eventually fall out. Claws are best, make sure they are not to pronounced or she'll catch them on things.
That's about it for the ring, but it's important. (My mother is a jeweller so I know plenty about the shiny things.
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Well, let me tell you the tale of how I proposed to my wife, and maybe that'll help!PedroSteckecilo said:
We went for a walk along the banks of a near-by river, just holding hands and talking and enjoying the moment. We stopped under a nearby tree (This was in the early fall), and I turned to her. I was so nervous, even though I knew, without a doubt, she would say 'yes'. My heart was beating a million miles an hour. I tolde rher I loved her, and she said 'I love you too'. I asked her:
- So you really want to get married someday? (We had talked about it already)
- 'Yes.' She replied.
- And you want to get married to me? Really? (I asked in a goofy way, seeing as I'm a goofy guy)
- 'Yes!' She said, laughing a bit.
I took her hand and said 'Here, feel this' and I put it over my heart. She looked at me puzzled, and said 'Why is your heart beating so fast?' I gave her a hug, and behind her back pulled out the ring. I pulled back a bit, got down on one knee, and, saying her full name, asked her to be my wife.
Just be prepared for tears galore. Even when they expect it, it's a happy time. Enjoy it!
I wish you the best, Pedro! Marriage isn't easy, not by a long shot, but I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.