The next concern is the ring. The ring is crucial. No girl wants to wear something for the rest of her life that looks like it fell out of a Christmas cracker. I have known bitter, but friendly ex-girlfriends help to select rings that would not look out of place on a curtain rail. Some ropy Ratners tat will only be a source of a lifetime s smouldering resentment.
Diamonds are a good thing.
The bigger the better. You may be wondering at this moment why you have to bother with all this preparation. Well, bear one thing in mind her expectations are high. And when I say high, we re talking stratospheric. Your proposal is the first step towards a childhood dream that your girlfriend will have entertained since the playground.