Proposing to my partner

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!

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!

Nicolenet

Why are you so desperate now? After 7 years!

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

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.

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?

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

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

Why are you so desperate now? After 7 years!

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.

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

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

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

Pen50- oh wow an amazing story thank you.

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.

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

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.

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)🤔😐

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

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!

Dempie55

Haribo gummi ring, no ££ lost if he declines the offer.

Yes, a friend's daughter got married during lockdown with a Haribo gummi ring, but I suppose it depends on his sense of humour.
I cooked peppered steak for my husband and then proposed, it worked well! Personally I'd always do it over a meal and forget about the ring or watch.

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I would do it privately in a place that you both like and visit. Just a heartfelt ‘ I love you. Will you please marry me?’

If you do it in front of friends, family or strangers he might say no which is embarrassing or say yes because he feels pressured.

You don’t need fancy surroundings or decoration to propose.

My dear husband said this to me when he proposed unexpectedly.

“The love that I have is all that I have, and all that I have is yours”

This is probably a quote from somewhere but I never cared to find out as it meant so much to me anyway.

Good luck and let us know how you get on.

For those who are interested, the poem and its doubly poignant back story are here: www.greatestpoems.com/the-life-that-i-have/

If you can find a copy, Leo Marks' book, Between Silk and Cyanide, is extraordinary and well worth reading.

I always feel that it is kinder to allow the parson to chose what they would like (after all, they will be wearing it for a long time) rather than "pop the question" with an expensive item which may not be quite right.
This applies to engagement rigs, watches or anything else...

I'm with you on this Katie59.
No "props" and fakery.
Pure and simple.
I probably wouldn't bother with the date either!

Honestly as it’s a leap year I would propose on 29th February, just say “as it’s leap year John will you marry me”, worry about rings and stuff later. Just hold his hand, look into his eyes and pop the question, if you get a cool response make a joke of it “I’ll ask again in 4 yrs time” you have sown the seeds at least.

Definitely a ring if he wears them, if not a watch.
Midnight as the clock strikes into the 29th. Fizz, candles, moonlight... preferably overlooking the ocean, the sound of waves...
A castle would be good!
A distant piper!
Alternatively...
Daytime walk up a secluded hill- stroke of midday - a watch, flask of coffee and whisky in a hip flask to seal the deal, oatcakes and cheese, cue Piper in the distance....
A great view....
Or....
If it happens to be snowing... Build a snowman together and when it's done ... propose as you know "he'll never melt away"
I can probably come up with many more... Let us know what you do!