Marriage proposal

[HM]

As it's a leapyear my friend is planning to propose to her boyfriend. However none of us are sure whether this means she should buy a ring? Ideally she wouldn't as she's a single mum with 3 kids so not too well off but she's unsure of the ettiquette! What do you think?

[Lennon]

Personally, I would say yes she should. A marriage proposal should go hand in hand with presenting a ring to seal it. although nowadays, even if the man's proposing, it normal ends up with the couple going out together another time to chose the ring together. I think this takes the romance out of it as the man you're marrying should have an idea of what ring you would like. So I would say that it would be best to do it with a ring, and it doesn't have to be expensive. Good luck to them - all the best for their future.

[HM]

Thanks Lennon. When I was proposed too my boyfriend (not husband) already had my ring which was fab. This would have been my preference anyway as I'd have known he'd really thought about proposing, not just done it on the spur of the moment! Didn't know if men liked being given an engagement ring as much as girls do? Any ideas from anyone else?

[bobbobley]

I'm with Lennon - if you're gonna do it, do it properly. A lot of men don't wear much jewellery but a special occasion like this warrants a ring to be bought.

[mylo74]

Gotta say, if my partner was to propose to me this year I would like her to do it with a ring, Personally I don't think it matters who proposes to who, both should ware rings to show there commitment to each other!! Good luck to them both.....

[Janetex]

How romantic! I'm sure he'll love it. There should NOT be a ring, perhaps some other form of jewellery eg lapel pin or such. There is some tradition about a white handkerchief and white gloves perhaps an internet search would throw up lots of answers.

[brawburd]

I would say she should have some form of token, whether this is a ring or something else isn't important.

[robber1]

I would be deeply flattered if a woman proposed to me. So much so the the value of the ring would be of no importance. Buy what she can afford and go for it. Good luck.

[violaine]

Is she going to propose on February 29 itself? That would make it even more memorable and special then.