Asking someone to marry you is a big step forward and one that probably gives you butterflies in your stomach when you think about it. There are many things that can go over well while there are other things that will be about as popular as a lead biscuit. Try to think through your proposal technique before you commit to it so that it all goes as well as can be expected.

The eternity ring has become a very common engagement style ring. What matters more than what the ring is called is how it fits into her personality. Some women like huge diamonds while other women like soft, subtle pieces. The more you know about her tastes the easier it will be to recognize the ring you want to get her because it looks like her style.

Avoid doing things like pulling out princess cut engagement rings in the middle of the public eye. Sporting events and big screen proposals are actually rather low on the list of preferred proposals for women. More women feel that this should be a private moment and aren’t interested in being asked in front of tens of thousands of people. They prefer a beautiful moment shared between the two of you. Besides, if she rejects your proposal it will end up on the evening news as entertainment.

If you are planning on being one of those guys that flips open the solitaire engagement rings on the freeway while driving to your mother’s house you might want to rethink your plan. If the day went well, perhaps you can find a spot on the way home, but ultimately you want to be able to give her your undivided attention after the proposal.

It’s more than just merely awkward if she turns down your proposal. You can’t just assume that she’s going to agree to marry you. Having to go through with an event or a family gathering after she has turned down your proposal is torture. It’s best just to avoid this whole idea in the first place.

Stick with the basics in order to create a romantic, personal, and private moment just for the two of you. Simple ideas like taking a long walk along the beach or making her a spectacular dinner by the fire can make the moment much more intimate. Using your artistic abilities can often prove effective as well.

Think hard about what you believe she will find to be the most impressive method of proposing. Give her the moment and the likelihood that the moment will turn out well is significantly improved. When you think about how she might feel you tend to make much better proposal judgments.