The Daily Courier

Is a Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day is a special day when thoughts turn to love and romance. Couples contemplat­ing tying the knot may feel like Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunit­y to pop the question and begin their journeys toward marriage.

Even though Valentine’s Day is a very popular day to propose, it’s tricky to keep such a proposal from becoming a cliché. By considerin­g some dos and don’ts, Valentine’s Day proposals can be unique.

DO ensure that you’re both on the same page. It’s one thing for couples who have already been talking about marriage to build on the romance of Valentine’s Day with a proposal. But it’s quite another if this is a push to wow him or her and you don’t have the same goals; it may not go according to plan.

Couples are urged to have honest conversati­ons about key topics (i.e., children, compatibil­ity, finances, living arrangemen­ts) to see if marriage is a desire they both share.

DON’T overlook the element of surprise for the proposal. Sure it is easy to have a waiter bring the ring after a meal at a favourite restaurant, but it can be even more special to catch your sweetheart off guard. Why not propose before you get to the restaurant, such as in front of where you first met, and then you can enjoy your meal without butterflie­s?

DO consider your sweetheart’s personalit­y before the proposal. A shy person may not like the attention of a crowd. However, someone who loves to be the centre of attention may feel that more is merrier.

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