Should I Propose On Valentine’s Day?

Valentine’s Day always seems like the perfect time to propose, but is it for you? There are pluses and minuses to popping the question on this day and knowing what you should consider before making your decision will help you make the right choice.Part of growing from dating into a relationship that leads to commitment is learning about your partner’s likes and dislikes. For some, Valentine’s Day may not be viewed as romantic at all. Your partner may feel like there is too much pressure demanded on that day, or maybe they have not had good experiences on Valentine’s Day in the past. Before you decide to propose, casually talk about the day and get a real idea of what meaning it has for your intended.Another thing to consider is just how public you want your proposal to be. If you and your partner enjoy being the centre of attention, then by all means go for the splashy announcements on sports boards, skywriters or rings tucked in desserts at your local fancy restaurant. If one of you is a quieter sort of person then something more private is called for, love is an intimate and personal thing and declaring it might be better done this way. Valentine’s Day can be a wonderful time to go someplace together and do something special just for the two of you and ask.

The main thing to consider is that if it is appropriate to declare your love and intentions on Valentine’s Day that you do so in a way that shows how much you respect your partner and how much you honour and value the proposal itself. All strong relationships grow from mutual respect. If your partner is of a traditional bent, you may want to ask for her hand from her father or guardian first.

This type of old-fashioned gesture shows respect and honour for your partner and her family. Making sure that you “set the mood” by making arrangements for the two of you to be someplace romantic and special is also important. A beautiful idea is to return to one of the first places you visited when you began dating. In the end, it is the care and consideration you show that will make your proposal special no matter what day it is asked.