The key here is “with you.” Anytime a girl talks about your future “together” or her future “with you,” she's probably looking for you to get an engagement ring and propose. Keep an eye out for anytime she drops these hints, because they probably aren't random.
You could keep it simple or give a thoughtful speech.
You could say nice things about your partner and finish with the classic, "Will you marry me?" request at the end. For instance, say, "Alex, the last 2 years have been the best of my life. I want to spend the rest of my life being happy with you. Will you marry me?"
Red flags in a relationship include excessive jealousy and frequent lying. You should also be wary of a partner who frequently criticizes you or puts you down. Another major red flag is an unwillingness to compromise — relationships shouldn't be one-sided.
Each couple is different depending on age and circumstances, but a reasonable amount of time to be engaged is one to three years. Clearly, time is on a couple's side when it comes to the longevity of their marriage. But experts agree, there's more to a happy marriage than just years spent side-by-side.
“The ideal age to get married, with the least likelihood of divorce in the first five years, is 28 to 32,” says Carrie Krawiec, a marriage and family therapist at Birmingham Maple Clinic in Troy, Michigan. “Called the 'Goldilocks theory,' the idea is that people at this age are not too old and not too young.”
In your late twenties and early thirties, you've reached an age where you've experienced enough life and relationships to have an idea of what you're looking for in a partner. You've most likely completed your education and are financially secure enough to consider having to support another person.
A promise ring is a ring given from one person to another in a romantic relationship to signify their fidelity and commitment, often (but not always) preceding an engagement.
Couples who date for one to two years before getting engaged are 20% less likely to get divorced than those who get engaged in less than a year, according to the study, and couples who've been together for three or more years before getting engaged are 39% less likely to get divorced.
The average bride and groom will have had two serious relationships before settling down. The study also revealed that this generation no longer feels compelled to tie the knot, unlike many of our parents, with 83% saying they felt no pressure to marry and 84% having discussed it before the proposal.
Red flags can be signs of narcissism, aggression, victimization, or even abusive behavior. By becoming aware of some common red flags, you can avoid getting involved in a toxic relationship.
While men tended to consider confessions of love acceptable after about a month or so, women tended to say it was better to wait 2 to 3 months or so. Confessions of love generally inspired feelings of happiness, but men felt more positive about confessions that happened before the relationship became sexual.
If your man's on the traditional side, feel free to take a knee to pop the question, as nothing says “proposal” like assuming this position. We recommend sealing the deal with a token of your love, but it doesn't have to be a ring. A timepiece makes a beautiful keepsake, as does a bracelet or a pair of cufflinks.
Traditionally, an engagement ring is the ring you give when you're proposing and then during the wedding, you exchange the wedding rings. The two rings sit together on the same finger and to ensure they both fit together perfectly, engagement bands can be made with raised settings.
“And when the time comes, get down on one knee, with the ring box in your hand, and actually say 'Will you marry me? ' followed by your intended's name.”
