Like every other guy on this planet, I too have passed through a phase when this question had totally occupied my mind. However, it has been a few years since I got over the initial jitters of proposing a girl and have learnt some invaluable lessons along the way. Here, I am going to try to resolve some of the most commonly-asked queries related to proposing a girl and provide some handy tips.
How to propose to a woman at my office, within the office premises?
You shouldn’t feel shy of proposing to her just because she is your colleague. Some guys feel apprehensive about getting turned down and the fear of rejection becoming a matter of office gossip. You need to decide, which is a bigger risk – letting go a chance at love or being gossiped about for a few days? Understandably, her companionship would take precedence. If you guys are seriously restricted for time and availability, you could use the office premises for proposing to her. The cafeteria tends to have zero-traffic hours. You can also use the parking lot or the alleys where people smoke. Just find any corner that offers some privacy and express your feelings.
I want to propose a girl who lives next door – is this wise thing to do?
To be very honest, a next-door romance could be difficult to handle unless you are very street smart. However, there are no rules to bind the heart. Rather than toying with the idea and getting nervous about it, propose to her and get to know about her perspective. If she is as eager, the two of you would be able to come-up with some strategies to evade the attention of your parents/guardians and avoid suspicion.
How to propose to your girlfriend who is hinting marriage but you aren’t ready?
So, you two have been going steady for a long time and it is obvious that she is expecting a marriage proposal. However, you aren’t ready for that kind of commitment but don’t want to let her go or disappoint her. This is perhaps one of the biggest predicaments in the boy proposing a girl type of scenario. You need to conjure a supplementary proposal. This might sound like some sort of a new, science fiction term. However, it is very useful if done rightly. Rather than proposing marriage to her, put forth your love and commitment to her. Be honest and tell her that you have felt the marriage vibe too but need more time. This is more of a confirmation of your love rather than a real proposal. However, not doing this and simply ignoring her eagerness to be proposed could wreck your relationship.
Proposal Tips: Propose to a girl at the Right Time Only!
Many people believe that the acceptance or rejection of proposal to a girl is all about the timing. If you delay it too much, there is a likelihood that she might refuse out of sheer frustration and the moment might lose its charm. If you do it prematurely, there is every chance of getting rejected. So, how to propose to a lady at the right time? The answer lies in trying to decode the body language. This includes the degree of comfort you have felt in each other’s company. If your eyes often get interlocked, you can complete each other’s sentences and yearn for hearing each other’s voice on the phone, it is about time you proposed to your girl!
— Anubhav Kapoor
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