These days, social media is saturated with couples documenting stylistic proposals, from ?marry me"? written out with small candles in a courtyard to mid-hike photo ops that turn into engagement ring pictures. The stress of how your boyfriend or girlfriend would like you to pop the question has grown with proposal trends constantly showing up online. Some go about uncovering the answer through espionage (asking their beloved?s close friends? advice, sneaking onto their Pinterest board, posing undercover questions out of context, etc.), but I?ve always been an advocate for clear, upfront conversations surrounding proposal expectations between couples. As unromantic as that may sound at first blush, hear me out.
Whether your darling is a self-identified control freak or introvert (or anyone in between), both of you deserve equal control in your engagement. For the finer details, it may be best to discuss what they don?t want the proposal to look like (?please don?t ask me to marry you at a sporting event?), but it?s also important to hear them out on personnel inclusions. Some people want a proposal devoid of others and prefer to be in private for that moment. However, there are many who feel family should be there to bear witness and share in the joyous moment. If you?re looking to pop the question to a member of the latter group, here are some tips on how to include your beloved?s family (and yours!) into your marriage proposal. Make Sure They?re on Board
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