It can be pretty hard sometimes to sit back and let your man make an important decision that could affect you for the rest of your life. We\u2019re not talking about the proposal here; we\u2019re talking about the ring! Since you\u2019re the one who has to wear it (proudly?) for the next several decades, it definitely behooves you to ensure that you get the one you want. But how can you impart that information without making him feel like you\u2019re pushing? Here are a few ways.<\/p>\n
1. Drop hints. Sometimes men can be pretty thick, so you might have to be persistent. But by leaving web pages with rings open on your desktop (so that he\u2019ll see them), strategically placing photos of rings where he\u2019ll find them (with post-it notes detailing what you like), and even pointing out your faves in diamond-store windows while you\u2019re out, you can hopefully give him the clues he needs to pick the perfect ring.<\/p>\n
2. Enlist the aid of other women. Traditionalists may not be into picking the ring with their man. In this case, simply tell your female friends or family members what you like so that they can offer advice when your boyfriend is ready to pop the big question.<\/p>\n
3. Tell him you want to design it yourself. If you\u2019re a bit bolder, you could let your man know that you\u2019re not pushing, but when the time comes, you want a custom-made creation to wear on your ring finger. This will not only let him off the hook for choosing a ring, it will also ensure that you get exactly what you want (and that it\u2019s one-of-a-kind).<\/p>\n
4. Use an heirloom. If you have an heirloom ring that\u2019s just perfect, and you and your boyfriend have been discussing marriage, hand it over to him to use for the proposal. Just leave the details and the timing up to him, so he still has the opportunity to sweep you off your feet in his own way.<\/p>\n
5. Buy it yourself. This is a very modern sentiment, but more and more girls are opting to get the ring of their dreams after the proposal (and on their own terms). If this is your plan, you should let your man know so that he doesn\u2019t end up buying a ring you\u2019ll never wear (that he is unable to return).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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