Going To The Chapel: Hints A Man Is About To Propose!!!

Whether you're thinking about marriage now, have in the past, or aren't thinking about it at all, at some point in relationships the big "M" word does come up. In society now, we're all taught that the whole idea of bringing up marriage to a man during the courtship process is the ultimate taboo, and will most definitely send them running for the hills. However, you'd be pleasantly surprised how that tendency is becoming less and less, as more men actually ARE thinking about the big trip down the aisle. Believe it or not, chances are, you or someone you know are probably in a relationship with a man right now who is currently contemplating marriage -- and you don't have the slightest idea!

Even if you have sneaking suspicions that you're current significant other is thinking about popping the question, you're probably not sure...right? All you have to go on is his "weird" behavior, sayings, and the gut feeling that you have that something's off. Look no further, as here I'm about to reveal some insider tips on how to tell whether or not your man may ask you to take on one of the most important roles of your life -- beaming bride!

Here are some smaller indicators that may SEEM like they're not a big deal, but have a big HIDDEN meaning and can pack quite a punch behind them. If these are happening, the alarms definitely need to be starting to go off in your head.

- Mood/Personality Changes: Once a true "tough" guy and "man's man," your guy is suddenly becoming more attentive toward you than usual, and more enamored with the idea of romance.

- Examining Your Fingers/Asking What Your Ring Size Is: While the saying "diamonds are a girl's best friend" may be true, and all women love jewelry, most men are going to take the easy route by getting necklaces or earrings for gifts. In fact, they won't even THINK about buying a ring to avoid any confusion with you UNLESS they're absolutely positively thinking about marriage and want you to know it. If you catch your man rifling through your jewelry box, don't worry -- you're not living with a cat burgular. He may just be trying to get an IDEA of what he think your ring size may be if he's too afraid to ask you outright what it is, because he doesn't want to give himself away. Either that, or he's planning to take one of your rings to a local jeweler to get it sized.

- His Parents Take a Sudden {GOOD} Interest In You: Before a man is ready to take any king of huge step in his life, especially when it comes to relationships, at some point he's going to confide in one or both of his parents. If they're being overly nice to you, moreso than what they've been in the past, or are acting a bit strangely {in a good way}, be forewarned. They know something you don't know!        :)

These next ones I'm about to mention are the BIG ones. If one or a combination of these are going on, you can pretty much be sure that your man is going to pop the question!

- Frequently Bringing Up "Hypothetical" Marriage/Family Scenarios In Conversation: Have you and your boyfriend watched a television program or movie where an engagement or extravagant wedding scene comes on, and he asks you "hypothetically" what you would do in that situation? In relationships, a lot of times just the word marriage is enough to send a man running for the hills. But if he's intentionally bringing it up like that, it definitely should send some alarms buzzing in your head. And what about children? Has he taken a sudden interest in wanting to start a family with you? That could be another hint.

- He Wants To Spend Time With Your Best Friend: I know what you're thinking right now...what the heck is she talking about?!!! But I've personally seen this next clue done by quite a few men. In fact, one of my sister's ex-boyfriends did this. Do you have a best friend who happens to be a woman? The two of them may start spending time together from what may seem to be out of the blue. If your boyfriend hasn't had the ring talk with you, it may be because he's scared or isn't exactly sure how to go about it. So in his mind, the next best thing would be to go to someone who knows the most about you, and could also help give a fresh female perspective -- your best friend. She may help him go ring shopping for the very ring he's going to propose to you with, or further more, may even aid in providing ideas for when and how he should plan to propose. If you ask the two of them about their sudden interest in wanting to spend time together, naturally they will deny it, as they don't want you to catch on. But DO NOT BE ALARMED if this happens. It DOES NOT mean they are having an affair.

- Getaways & Trips: Has your boyfriend made plans for a weekend getaway or a little mini vacay somewhere far or exotic that the two of you wouldn't ordinarily even think twice about? Or has he come home one day and informed you that he wants to take you out to dinner at an upscale, classy restaurant? These are two other inklings that he may be up to something...and that you may have a HUGE surprise in store. I know the restaurant thing sounds so cliche because it's been overdone millions of times in movies, but there's a reason why. It's romantic, and it's tasteful, and it's simple. For the man who doesn't have the money to fly you all over the world or whip out the red carpet and blazing trumpets to proclaim his love to the world for you, the restaurant proposal theme will do just as fine. Men can't read our minds, so for them to think of a fool-proof plan on their own and have nothing go wrong is commendable all in itself.

A Final Note...!

Even though you're reading this, I have no doubt that you're an incredibly smart, so I will leave you with this final tip of advice -- DO NOT IGNORE YOUR GUT INSTINCTS! They will never steer you wrong. There's a REASON why they call it "women's intuition." If you're picking up vibes that something is going on, then chances are, you're right.