Guys talk about this. Girls talk about it. But when it comes to proposing to a woman (Wow) it was harder than I thought. So I put together some guidelines for popping the big question. Yes, this Ferol, telling it like it is.
Step 1: Decide.
This is the ever pressing ‘should I do it?’ question. Hopefully if you are reading this you are so close to your decision that the answer is “Of course I want this woman to marry me and I want to marry her.”
I cannot stress enough that you must decide with certainty, this is a big one and every step of this process is difficult enough without nagging doubt. Weigh the pros and cons if you are getting cold feet. But remember, this is something that you really wanted.
Now that you have decided that she’s the one. Go for it. Don’t look back. Let us to be the first to congratulate you.
Step Two: Find an ally
For some reason it just doesn’t seem real to us guys until we tell someone, so tell someone. Find your proposal ally. But how do you find this ally?
Well, best to choose someone you feel comfortable with, but who will know her as well. Best to find a relative, sister (not mom, we’ll get there later), best friend. It is preferable to find a girlfriend because she is going to be your ring consultant, timing advisor, parental co-pilot your right hand woman to this proposal.
Identify her, and approach her about it, she will be ecstatic.
Make sure to find someone who can keep a secret!
Step Three – Pick a date. Finding a good date for the proposal is key. So tune in tomorrow and I’ll fill you in on the details.
Copyright 2008 Ferol Vernon