It will come as no surprise that our suggested ideas of how to get him to propose don’t come with a 100% guaranteed success rate. If a man is not emotionally and mentally ready – getting him to propose is an act of futility. But there are definitely ways to increase your odds of getting him to propose. The best advice is to get him to come around to your way of thinking and decide for himself that the time is right.
It’s been said before that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach – demonstrated by an infamous “engagement chicken recipe” published by Glamour magazine in 2004 that became so popular it was raised to a cult status. Loads of women reported that baking this chicken put their boyfriends into the frame of mind that they were marriage material and was how they got him to propose.
You can try it and see if the engagement chicken recipe works for you, or go for a different subtle approach – dropping hints and offering subconscious suggestions about the merits of married life. Don’t forget to give examples of happily married family members or mutual friends and don’t forget to make comments about how you can’t imagine your life without him, or what a good team you are.
Alternatively, you can just approach the topic head-on and have a conversation about getting engaged. Openly and honestly express your feelings and see if he has any fear, anxiety or aversion to the idea. Good communication is the foundation of any strong and lasting relationship – so talk about it – and then if getting him to propose seems too impossible a task – maybe you should be the one to pop-the-question. You may be happily rewarded!
Lofty dreamers should go to great heights to propose. The Eiffel Tower in Paris, France has long been known as one of the best places to propose. There are two restaurants in the tower that will take your reservation for a dazzling spectacle of lights over the romantic city of Paris. If Europe is beyond your means, there is the American alternative of the Paris Las Vegas casino resort. Here you will find a replica of the Eiffel Tower that also has a restaurant at the top. It can be one of the best places to propose if you are a fan of short engagements and one-stop wedding planning – for everything from garden weddings, helicopter weddings above the Las Vegas strip to the internationally famous Elvis weddings.
The Empire State Building in New York City offers an unforgettable view 1000 feet from the ground. Rent the movie Sleepless in Seattle to help you decide if this makes your list of the best places to propose. It becomes the ultimate New York City wedding venue as well every year on Valentine’s Day. In order to make this arrangement couples must submit an application detailing why you want to be wed there. Couples are chosen on the basis of originality and style.