Taking the plunge
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Taking the plunge
My current job, and hopefully not for long job, doesn't require alot of brain power. They could probably teach a chimp to do it. Anyway, it leaves the mind free to ponder things like where I am in life, where I wanna be, where I'm going, etc... So I'm pondering away tonight when it hits me, like a light going on. I had been thinking about it for awhile but stopped when I lost my job, but I've decided to ask my girlfriend of 1.5 years to marry me.
The only thing I haven't decided is when I'm gonna do it. I want to do it before the end of the year, although closer to the end is better. I need to save up a little scratch for the ring. Right now, I'm planning to spend around $1500. Maybe a little more if I can scrape it up. The one thing I'm not sure of though is when to do it. I was thinking about Christmas but I don't know if that wouldn't be a little cliche`. Any input?
The only thing I haven't decided is when I'm gonna do it. I want to do it before the end of the year, although closer to the end is better. I need to save up a little scratch for the ring. Right now, I'm planning to spend around $1500. Maybe a little more if I can scrape it up. The one thing I'm not sure of though is when to do it. I was thinking about Christmas but I don't know if that wouldn't be a little cliche`. Any input?
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I think depending on how you spend your Christmas, just you two, or with family it is a wonderful time to ask her to marry you, surrounded by loved one's and the holiday cheer makes a great time for a proposal.
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I'm a romantic..unfortunately my wife isn't. Other than that, I'd suggest that you plan a romantic evening, whenever you think you have all the words rehearsed enough...or do it when the moment is just right. It will stand out when the time is right. Feelings of love will be strong from both of you. And no...not after a "super romantic" night. Ahem. You will know when the time is right. Just as you know you are ready to ask her, now.
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Congrats, mymechanic'sanidiot 
The best move you'll ever make - so make it right!
I suppose this is the time to tell you that it's important to make it a time that she will never forget. Go all out and do what Dick suggests. Make it romantic. Real men do it that way...
The best move you'll ever make - so make it right!
I suppose this is the time to tell you that it's important to make it a time that she will never forget. Go all out and do what Dick suggests. Make it romantic. Real men do it that way...
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Thanks for the advice folks! We normally split the holidays, half the day with each family. Which creates a whole new nightmare if I decide to do it on a holiday, which family to do it in front of. I've been looking for rings and just about had a heart attack. With my budget I might be able to afford a diamond the size of the period at the end of this sentence. Oh well...got a few months.
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Originally Posted by mymechanic'sanidiot
Thanks for the advice folks! We normally split the holidays, half the day with each family. Which creates a whole new nightmare if I decide to do it on a holiday, which family to do it in front of. I've been looking for rings and just about had a heart attack. With my budget I might be able to afford a diamond the size of the period at the end of this sentence. Oh well...got a few months.
Good luck, you are making a great decision. 14 years for me and life keeps getting better.
Tim
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