Should You Propose to Your Boyfriend?

You’ve watched all your friends get married and you’re still waiting for your boyfriend to propose. While more women are taking control of their situations by popping the question, should you do it? It really boils down to the type of girl you are and the type of relationship you have with your boyfriend.

So, what kind of girl are you?

1. The kind who shuddered in horror when reading the title of this article
2. The type who is still uncertain about everything, even her relationship
3. The modern woman who embraces the 21^st century with open arms

Proposing to your boyfriend will require a lot of guts on your part; there’s that small risk where he might reject you. So if you fall into the third category and you’re a big believer in gender equality, why not take the reins in the future of your relationship by popping the question?

But before you start planning the whole romantic event, ask yourself the following questions regarding your relationship with him:

• Is it time to make it official?
• Do you know where the relationship stands?
• Have the two of you talked about your futures together in detail?
• Do you want the same things?
• Will he be swept away by a romantic gesture on your part?

If there are any no’s, you probably shouldn’t be proposing. However, if you’re ready to plan your proposal to the man of your dreams, we wish you all the best! Proposing to him might be a little different from the usual proposals, but we’ve come up with some tips to get you started:

Plan it according to his tastes
Not according to how you want your dream proposal to be. Just as you don’t wish to be proposed to during a cheesy flash mob, he might not like the idea of you popping the question in front of his friends and relatives.

Keep it simple
Instead of planning something elaborate, focus on the most important aspect of the proposal: your relationship and future! This way, you’re also lessening the chances of the proposal going awry (like all those nightmarish ones featured on magazines).

Personalise it
Think about your history with your boyfriend and plan the proposal around something meaningful to the both of you. It could be the day of your anniversary or the day that you had your first kiss. He would appreciate the gesture!

Jehanne: Tech, Travel and Careers writer.