I stumbled upon this article
today on MSN as I was checking my hotmail
account. Turns out that it’s actually from the knot. Now it’s here for your
reading pleasure. Ah, the magic of the internet. I thought
I’d share the article since we’re entering into
that joyous time of year…Engagement Season!!
A couple of quick tips from the expert (me). Please
don’t ruin the fun of a surprise engagement by getting
too nosey. Just go with it, no matter how out of character
something may seem. Also, you can’t let yourself get
down if/when there is no proposal even when all of the signs
are there. Keep telling yourself that half the fun of the
time before the proposal is the anticipation!
Seven
Signs He’s About to Propose
His apartment is clean,
he’s saving money, and Thursday night poker with the
guys has turned into date night with you? Either your guy is
coming down with something, or he’s planning to pop
the question. Read on for more telltale signs that
he’s ready to say “I do.”
1. He’s Growing out of His Bachelor
Ways
You can tell his bachelor days are behind him when his
number one priority is no longer himself. If he’s
constantly using terms like “we” and
“our,” and plans for a weekend with the guys in
Vegas are suddenly on the back burner while weekend picnics
with you are becoming more common, he’s probably not
just sick of his buddies. He might’ve realized that
he prefers a more settled lifestyle, and this transition
puts him squarely on the path to proposing.
2. He’s Redecorating
You may also notice certain items have disappeared from his
pad, like his college posters and Star Wars
memorabilia. Did he ditch that ugly brown chair for a nice
new couch? It could be the start of major changes — your
boyfriend is making room in his life for you, both
physically and emotionally.
3. He’s Curbing Big Purchases
Has your boyfriend gone from big spender to scrooge? The
plasma screen TV he’d been planning to buy isn’t
hanging over his mantel, and instead of buying rounds of
drinks at happy hour after work, he’s home cooking
dinner. No, he’s not training for Top Chef;
he’s started to eliminate frivolous spending to brace
for a large down payment (on your ring). And it’s not
just the jewelry he’s saving for — he may be putting
away money now so that the two of you will be comfortable
well into the future.
4. He’s Not Complaining About
Weddings
While at a wedding together, it’s more than just the
usual eagerness for an open bar. He’s not cracking
jokes during the vow exchange — he’s commenting on
the couple’s first-dance song choice and the meal
selection. Take it as a sign that he’s paying
attention to all things wedding-related because matrimony
is on his mind.
5. He’s Taken an Interest in Your
Jewelry
Has he been complimenting your great ability to
accessorize? Snooping around in your jewelry box? Holding
your hand, constantly? All kidding aside, when your favorite
ring goes missing, you’ll know for sure that
he’s trying to find a covert way to figure out your
size.
6. He Wants to Meet the Parents
Okay, so he’s probably already met your parents. If
he hasn’t and has become insistent on meeting them,
it’s probably for a good reason. But if he already
knows them well and has become the first to RSVP for your
nephew’s birthday party, jumps at the chance for a
weekend visit with your parents, or, even more telling,
tries to plan outings for both your families to hang out
together, he’s ready for the next step.
7. He’s Acting out of Character
You know his daily routine inside and out, and any
variation is enough to give you pause. If he’s
super-insistent that you guys do something you never do
(like take a walk through a park or drive to a place to
watch the sunset), he may be setting you up to speak those
four little words: “Will you marry me?” After
all that hard work, be sure to make it easy on him and say
“yes!”
