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Crack the Case on Your Boyfriend's Proposal
Plans
Korbel Champagne Cellars and Proposal Expert
Fred Cuellar Lend Guidance to Ladies in Waiting with the "Top
Ten Signs He's About to Pop the Question"
Guerneville, Sonoma County, Calif., Jan. 6, 2003
– You and your beau have discussed the "M" word –
marriage – and are ready to take the next step. So, what are
you waiting for? The proposal, of course! With the most romantic
day of the year – Valentine’s Day – approaching,
women all over the country are anxiously awaiting the proposal of
their dreams. In fact, according to proposal expert Fred Cuellar,
approximately 24,000 proposals happen on Valentine’s Day each
year. As you mentally plan your emotional acceptance and continue
your regimen of weekly manicures, don’t forget to observe your
boyfriend’s behavior for definite clues that "the question"
is coming.
Is He Sending Signals?
According to Cuellar, author of "How
to Buy a Diamond" and "The
World’s Greatest Proposals" (Casablanca Press), women
often witness unusual behavior from their boyfriends just prior
to marriage proposals. Cuellar has researched more than 10,000 proposal
stories and has spent years in the industry advising men on popping
the question. Now, he has partnered with another proposal expert,
Korbel Champagne Cellars, to compile this list of signs
-- from getting a new gold card to buddying up with your dad --
that may signal that your boyfriend is gearing up for the engagement:
TOP TEN SIGNS HE’S ABOUT TO POP
THE QUESTION
1. He’s cleaning his closet: If your boyfriend is finally tossing
out that "private" box of mementos from former girlfriends,
he is letting go of his past and is ready to focus on the future
with you.
2. He’s sizing you up: Your favorite ring
is missing and your best friend has been asking the size of your
finger. Chances are, your boyfriend is doing some investigating
before visiting the jeweler.
3. He’s cutting costs: Dates have gone from
gourmet dining to drive-through dinners -- if your boyfriend is
suddenly a miser, he may be saving up for the special day.
4. He goes for the gold: You spot your boyfriend
flashing a shiny new gold card -- many men open credit cards with
higher spending limits to make the expensive ring purchase and snag
some frequent flyer miles in the process.
5. He’s on the "We" channel: If
his conversations no longer start with "My" but with "Our,"
he is definitely ready to move out of singlesville.
6. He’s family oriented: Your boyfriend is
enthusiastically organizing a get-together with both of your families.
An anxious interest in "meeting the parents" is a true
sign he’s ready for the next step.
7. He’s watching weddings: You attend a friend’s
wedding and are shocked at your boyfriend’s commentary on the
music, flowers and food. Even more surprising -- he encourages you
to catch the bouquet!
8. He’s letting go of "The Bachelor"
inside: He’s sold his scooter and canceled his weekly poker
games -- a mature lifestyle change means marriage is sounding more
meaningful to him than ever before.
9. He’s a man with a plan: Your socially
laid-back guy suddenly insists on prior plans, and instead of waiting
until Friday night to plan your weekend, he’s making arrangements
Tuesday or earlier . . . he may have a certain social "engagement"
that he doesn’t want you to miss.
10. He’s your dad’s new golf partner:
If a close connection has developed between your dad and your boyfriend
it’s more than likely that they’ve had "the talk."
by Fred Cuellar,
author of the best-selling book "How to Buy a Diamond." More questions?
Ask the Diamond Guy®
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