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Proposing to my partner

(69 Posts)
NotSpaghetti Tue 06-Feb-24 00:25:08

Not sure you need an object...
Surely only words are what's required. (And maybe a kiss if successful?)

Dempie55 Mon 05-Feb-24 21:05:21

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

lixy Mon 05-Feb-24 21:04:51

There is still mistletoe on the trees around here. Maybe find a good clump near to you and propose under it?

Though I do like the making a watch from tin foil idea!

Hope all goes well whatever you do.

Esmay Mon 05-Feb-24 20:54:25

What are his likes , hobbies and interests?
I need a prompt !

Whethertomorrow Mon 05-Feb-24 20:43:15

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.

midgey Mon 05-Feb-24 19:59:12

My daughter asked her now husband with a bicycle bell!

cassy Mon 05-Feb-24 19:49:49

@Germanshepherdsmum I wanted ideas...but thanks for the input :-)

flappergirl Mon 05-Feb-24 19:49:21

If you know him well enough to marry him I would imagine you'd have a fair idea of the sort of watch he'd like.

Germanshepherdsmum Mon 05-Feb-24 19:45:04

This is a very personal thing. You should think of something yourself.

Knitandnatter Mon 05-Feb-24 18:55:57

cassy

I feel I should take something though. He likes watches but I wouldn't want to buy one he didn't like

Then get creative and make him a pretend watch - think cooking foil, cardboard packaging, maybe even some sequins.......the cheesier the better.
Visit a location special to you both and just do it.........and then enjoying shopping for engagement rings.
Oh, nearly forgot.........Good luck!!!

dogsmother Mon 05-Feb-24 18:52:35

Does he read? Buy him a book and make a homemade bookmark with the proposal on.

SueDonim Mon 05-Feb-24 18:46:44

If you Google ‘How to propose marriage to a man’ you’ll find a wealth of suggestions. Good luck! shamrock

Wheniwasyourage Mon 05-Feb-24 18:46:15

Why do you need anything? Just go for it and propose! Then you can choose rings together so that you both get something you like. Good luck!

cassy Mon 05-Feb-24 18:42:18

He's easygoing I just need ideas

BlueBelle Mon 05-Feb-24 18:41:27

Only you know your partner I don’t think others can tell you as we ve no idea what sort of person he is or what he likes
Use your knowledge of him only you know what’s the best way to do it

cassy Mon 05-Feb-24 18:37:49

And yes - because its 29th February and Leap Year

cassy Mon 05-Feb-24 18:37:08

I feel I should take something though. He likes watches but I wouldn't want to buy one he didn't like

Grandmabatty Mon 05-Feb-24 18:34:37

Leap Year? 29th of February?
Take him/her for a walk to your favourite place and do it there. I wouldn't use a ring. Maybe choose rings together.

cassy Mon 05-Feb-24 18:32:12

Been with my partner for 7 years and would like to know a good way to propose. I cannot think of anything. And what do I do it with? A ring, a watch?

Hellllllp!