Proposing to a significant other can be one of the most memorable and sweet moments in a relationship. Because this moment offers a chance to share why you want to commit to each other forever, sometimes neither person wants to be left out of the sharing and the planning of the big event. However, if you aren’t interested in sticking with the traditional man-on-bended-knee, or if your relationship isn’t heterosexual, you may want to consider options for a non-traditional or mutual proposal.
A mutual proposal is where both members of a couple essentially propose marriage to each other: they explain what the relationship means to them, they make a meaningful gesture in the vein of finding a romantic spot, and they give each other rings to signify their intention. The hardest part to pull off, clearly, is the fact that many traditional proposals are actually a surprise of some kind, even if the partner expects something soon. With mutual proposals, a bit more planning is helpful. Follow these tips to make your mutual proposal a meaningful, comfortable, and exciting gesture you’ll remember throughout your relationship fondly.

Pre-Proposal Discussions
Most couples do talk, even vaguely, about engagement before they have a real proposal, so during such a conversation, a non-traditional proposal could be discussed. If you know that it would be important to you for each of you to propose, let your partner know ahead of time. Be warned that more traditional men m...