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Overcoming the Knot
Congratulations! You’ve decided to “take the plunge” and propose marriage to the love of your life. Though you might be feeling nervous, don’t fret.
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Is She the One?
A proposal is your first step towards marriage, and approximately 2.4 million weddings occur every year. Still, marriage can be an incredibly daunting prospect.
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Be a Love Detective
Now that you’ve got the ball rolling on crafting the perfect proposal, it’s time to get sneaky. In order to craft a memorable, loving proposal, you’ll need to do some detective work and find out what she wants.
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Learn Diamond Lingo
If you’re like most men, you probably have no clue what a quality diamond looks like. Start familiarizing yourself with the “four C’s” and you’re well on your way to finding a great diamond ring for your loved one.
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A Proposal Story
Sure, it would be nice to propose to her at the top of the Empire State Building like in “When Harry Met Sally” or to pop the question on the JumboTron during a Patriots game, but those ideas can feel stale and overused.
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Start Planning What to Say
Start thinking about what you want to say when you pop the question.
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Relieve the Pressure
By now your mind might be swirling with everything you have to do to make this proposal sound just right. And a lot of this romantic, touchy-feely stuff might be well outside your comfort zone, making you feel an immense amount of pressure to perform.
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That's What Friends Are For
Congratulations! You've made it through the first week of planning your proposal. You may be feeling pretty proud of yourself and the plan you've concocted, or you may be paralyzed by fear.
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Involving the Parents
Anyone who has seen “Meet the Parents” with Ben Stiller might be nervous about talking to the potential in-laws about marriage, but that movie is an exaggerated comedy.
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It's Not About the Money
The engagement ring is a big symbol in a proposal-after all, it signifies that your love for your girlfriend is so important and strong that you want to spend the rest of your life with her. But, a marriage proposal can put a lot of pressure on a guy's
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