So I'm going to ask my GF to marry me...

[drsafety]

Originally posted by: magomago

Originally posted by: dquan97
Suggested dates:
Super bowl sunday
Last game of the World Series

Suggested methods:
create a powerpoint presentation (very well-received in ATOT)
send her a text message

Most likely questions from ATOT:
Can you support her at 21? Job? House?
Got any more pics of her?

Who is the world SENDS A FREAKING TEXT MESSAGE TO ASK TO MARRY A PERSON.

That is the most ridiculous thing I've heard.

"Hey babe, will you marry me? Lets discuss more after 5, got work. lates"

ever hear of sarcasm? 😛 joke's on you buddy

 

[lastig21]

I just proposed a couple of weeks ago. My fiance told everyone she knew, and more than one of her friends said it was good that I proposed now because I will still be obligated to buy a Christmas present for her. Apparently if you propose around Christmas, a Christmas gift is not required. 😉

 

[kukyfrope]

If you KNOW you both are ready for it and have talked it over somewhat before I would say go for it. There are still a lot of very immature 21 year olds running around, so just be sure she is the one.

My fiance and I are getting married in July and we will both be 22 then. It's not about age, I think, it's about maturity.

PS: If you're looking for rings, I got my fiance's ring at Hurst Diamonds and had a very pleasant buying experience and got a ring for a heck of a lot cheaper than the other places we looked out.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Beavis
Go to Wal-Mart

Here's a Good Ring for her that wont break the bank

Costco has some diamond rings if you want to check them out.

 

[dawnbug]

I'd say definitely do it sometime she wouldn't expect it. I remember my fifth grade teacher coming to school after getting engaged that weekend-- her boyfriend had come over for a Saturday brunch, and put the ring inside one of the bowls in the cupboard, and when she took the bowl out and saw the ring, he asked her. It was very cute, and she was very surprised. I think something private, maybe right before the holidays would be nice.

Edit: Oh, and good luck! 🙂

 

[Megadeth]

My advice on the ring my sound dumb but makes sense.... Get a nice setting that she will have forever. You can get a smaller/cheaper diamond now and later for an anniversary you can upgrade the diamond. You just have to make sure the ring will be flexible enough to do something like that in the future....

21 is early for some people because many people are still very immature at that age. Many people still don't know exactly what they want or what they are looking for. On the other hand I know a few couples who were married in their late teens/early 20's and a couple of them have been married for close to 20 years and are still as much in love as ever. I hope everythign goes smoothly for you... I am in the same boat... I will be proposing to my gf soon.

 

[PHiuR]

put the engagement ring in the pan before you go to bed.
wake up the next morning and tell her "go make me some breakfast woman!"
and she will realize 😉

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

just wait until you're balls deep, then blurt it out. :thumbsup:

 

[HBalzer]

Originally posted by: toekramp

Originally posted by: tfinch2

Originally posted by: DaWhim
too young.

take the stats, you have 50% chance end up in divorce.

so a 50% chance we won't.

i didn't ask for your opinion if i should do it or not

posting it on a public forum and not expecting opinions...that's like getting married at a super young age and expecting it to work!

21 is not a super young age my mother was married when she was 19 and they are still married. The younger you are the less stuck in your ways you are so you can adapt to living with someone easier.

Another interesting fact I read or hear somewhere is that couples that live together before getting married are more likely to get divorced. Not sure why.

As for the ring I hear they can make fake diamonds so real looking that even professionals can?t tell the difference. So save a buck get her a fake ring.

What school do you go to that has so many engagements?

 

[MaxDepth]

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
just wait until you're balls deep, then blurt it out. :thumbsup:

Spoken like one who owns his ManCard.
I was thinking he should do it before she is pregnant.

 

[oboeguy]

Originally posted by: HBalzer
21 is not a super young age my mother was married when she was 19 and they are still married. The younger you are the less stuck in your ways you are so you can adapt to living with someone easier.

Heh, never thought of that. It sure sound reasonable to someone (me) who thinks 21 is too young. I should point out that I was 23 when I "knew she was the one" so I guess 21 isn't that bad (but we didn't get married for a few years after, no need to rush!).

Another interesting fact I read or hear somewhere is that couples that live together before getting married are more likely to get divorced. Not sure why.

I've heard that a lot too. No clue why it's true.

 

[crystal]

Do it after the holiday. Nothing ruins your holiday break like a "NO" to a proposal can. Or a "YES" but the families disapprove when they found out. Not saying she will say no, just advise you on the possibilities.

 

[Darthvoy]

As my old man just to say..."it is better to rent than to buy."...so yeah.. don't do it at all.

 

[Liviathan]

Never.

 

[chowmein]

works for some people. someone who surfs ATOT here, is also 21 and happily married. but they are very dedicated and very responsible.