Proposing to my partner

It sounds as if you love him - which is what matters - and I tend to think it might be better to go for simplicity. If you are going to give him a ring, nice to choose it together later. My own instinct is that a watch does not have the same meaning - a nice gift but not a symbol of marriage - but my instinct is not what matters here, it is your own. So, as you do ask for advice, I suggest you just find a time when you are relaxed and happy together - maybe over a home cooked meal, or on a country walk or something which you both like - and tell him you love him and ask him to marry you. I wish you well!

A valentine card for your proposal and then choose ring's or whatever suits soon after. Good luck 🤞

Wouldnt bother tbh, if he's not thought to ask you in 7 years he might think you are okay as you are.(or maybe he's not worth bothering with)🤔😐

As a male who also likes watches ( I have seven) I would not suggest choosing a watch for him. It is a minefield! On the other hand, thirty six years ago my now wife said (loudly) to her friend 'I would marry him tomorrow!' To which I said yes straight away : let's get married next week'. To be fair, we had been going out for almost a week. Best thing I ever did.

My husband proposed with a tiny crystal glass slipper because I have tiny feet. No ring needed - it was thoughtful and from the heart!

Depending on sense of humour, an empty watch box with a note inside saying.. If you marry me I will buy you a new watch... I love you.

Pen50- oh wow an amazing story thank you.

I think the Haribo ring is a good idea. Let them choose the ring if they want a one later.

Please tell us what happens! I am sure we are all wishing you happiness.

We proposed to each other on 29th February 1972 and got married ten months later. Mind you, it was planned.

I'm with the GNS who suggest keeping it simple. Just a few loving words (no ring or gift) said in private. This can still be very romantic! Wishing you every happiness together, both now and in the future.

Why are you so desperate now? After 7 years!

I would actually take a ring in a box - very traditional and why not? Hope it happens the way you want!

most men like two things , food and sex , preferably both , in any order , then propose

I'd send a Valentine card with proposal and make a really nice supper on the 14th, candles, wine if he likes wine, and ask for the answer then. And a box of chocolates and maybe romantic film after the meal?

A home-made "gift token" for the watch of his choice within the price range you can afford (state the amount) to celebrate your engagement.

Nicolenet

Why are you so desperate now? After 7 years!

There's nothing in OPs posts that indicate any desperation.

I would not wait till Feb 29th… that’s such a nether date. I don’t like leap year date and feel like it’s insignificant for anything of consequence. It’s a nothing-burger day.

Ring? Rings? Get one for him, if he says yes, make sure you get one from him.

Sometimes guys just can’t take that step, so it’s up to the girl.
Good luck!

Arrange a meal out, arrive late with a huge bunch of red roses, get down on one knee and propose!!! Job done - he'll always remember that!

Why bother proposing you been together 7 years why rock the boat and maybe scare him off.xx

I'm a worrier! If he hasn't given very strong hints about marriage already, I'd do nothing.

I have known my partner for just over 55 years and will also be proposing on the 29th. I'm making a meal at home and doing the proposal afterwards. He already has a ring which I bought him 3 years ago. You know your partner better than anyone so just do what you feel is right. Best Wishes.

I would choose a place that's special to you,
Have you any favourite things that's 'your and your partners'

The card factory have lovely pen sets atm in a beautiful box with an inscription on, and inside has a rolled up scroll for own words, and I bought one for my husband on our wedding day and plan to give him one again this anniversary.

I also got a lock engraved one anniversary and when we walked along 'our place' that had a bridge I locked it on without him noticing, I stopped and began reading them to which he did too, he didn't click at first then realised, that was a lovely moment.

I had cufflinks made for wedding, you could have them with an engraving on? On the box I had the words from my first text to him 😊

You could go down the humerus route? Make a sweet ring? Out of foil, grass etc?

I also have a pair of boxers personalised.

Do you have a dog? Could you have a bandana made for dog to wear or a scrolled message tucked in collar?

Could you arrange with the 'special place' to bring out a cake with the words on it?
So many ideas romantic and quirky ❤️

Some of the suggestions sound a bit cliched and cringy to me but only you know what is likely to go down well with your partner. I'd be looking beyond the proposal and the gifts. I'd be thinking about any legal, financial or relationship implications of marriage. Wishing you good luck and happiness with whatever path you choose.

I think it's a lovely idea and I'd go for it, whether it's a simple, silly, or romantic, if it works for you both then it's perfect 😊
Life is too short and at times too sad not to go it, you have nothing to lose and 🤞