I'm going to propose to him

Carla · **Joined:** Thu Feb 05, 2004 8:17 pm **Posts:** 6

My boyfriend of 6 1/2 years, bought me an engagement ring for christmas, but did not ask me to marry him. His family, my family and our friends are all woundering what he is waiting for. We have discussed marriage, we have the wedding all planned. When we talk about it we always say "IF..... we ever get married" We have both been married before. The other day we were talking about Valentine's Day coming up, and he said "This is leap year the woman is suppost to be romantic and propose!" So I asked him if that was what he is waiting for? He suddenly changed the subject. Is this a hint or what? So for the last couple of days I've been racking my brain for a romantic way to propose.
I've even picked out a men's diamond ring. In Wales (Where my boyfriend comes from) it is traditional for a man to give the girl of his admiration a Welsh Love spoon. This is a carved spoon with different symbols in it. My bf has given me a couple of these in the past. He has just learned how to carve them himself and has made me one. So.. my plan is to make one for him (I'm going to paint it I can't carve) As I explain each symbol to him tthe Welsh dragon represents him, a maple leaf is a symbol of coming to Canada and meeting me a Canadian, 2 keys in a lock means that we hold the key to each other heart, Birds means we are in love, Celtic Knot unending connection, bells
meaning marriage then I will pop the question and present the ring. My questions being 1. Do I get down on 1 knee? 2. Does this superstition of a woman proposing on leap year mean I have to propose on Feb 29th or can I do it on Valentine's Day? If you have anyother suggestions please let me know.

amreli · **Posted:** Fri Feb 06, 2004 1:41 am

Hi there!

I've never heard of a tradition or superstition about women proposing during a leap year, but I think it's really neat that you are doing it!! First of all, I have to say that I love your proposal idea. It's very creative and really romantic. I love how you've incorporated his hertiage in it.

As for your questions, it's up to you if you want to get down on one knee or not. I think you should do what you feel comfortable. Maybe don't plan that part and then just do what naturally feels right when you're in the moment? Also, I don't think it's necessary to wait until February 29th to propose. What better way to celebrate your love and romance than to get engaged on Valentine's Day?

Good luck to you both and Congrats!!!!

Carla · **Joined:** Thu Feb 05, 2004 8:17 pm **Posts:** 6

I've picked out a gentleman's diamond ring, which works out great b/c its also his birth stone. I've called Britian to his mum and asked her blessing. She said that I need to do it on the 29th. It's better work wise to do it on valentines day b/c I get to spend the morning of the 29th with him before he runs off to work and I won't see him again until the next night.

olivesmarch4th · **Posted:** Sat Mar 27, 2004 5:39 am

I'm just dying to know... what happened??

amreli · **Posted:** Wed Apr 21, 2004 11:43 pm

Me too! I want to know how it went!

Steph · **Posted:** Fri May 20, 2005 4:20 pm

go for it! :grin:

I'm going to propose to him

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