How should I propose to my gf? - For science

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Start a huge fight, the biggest you’ve ever had. Throw shit and scream and pull your hair out. Then, you go to the bedroom and come out with a gun, you point it at her and pull the trigger, and out comes a little flag that says “Will you marry me?” If she’s into pranks she will love it.
 
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American proposal tradition strikes me as dumb and overdramatized. Shoving such a huge decision their way out of nowhere while also having the social expectation that they should act elated doesn't help make the right choice in the heat of the moment. Where I'm from it's just something that arises naturally and is escalated gradually through the relationship and by the time rings are exchanged both parties are pretty much decided to go forward with the wedding.

That being said, if you really want to do this the traditional way, at least elude towards that before hand and don't overdramatize it, the shit you see in movies just makes it worse in real life. Just go to a coffee shop you both like or something else you both enjoy and keep it cool.

Good luck, OP (provided this isn't hypothetical).
 
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Don't fall for the diamond/gemstone meme and blow 3 months' salary on shiny jew rocks. Use an inherited ring (if you have one) or find an alternative (amber, plain ring, knotted band, etc). I know plenty of people who have gone with one of these alternatives and their girlfriends were fine with it.
You'll save money and dignity by doing so.
 
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Put a bag over her head. Take her out to the boonies. Tell her "before i kill you i have one thing to say to you" take off the bag and ask her to marry you and to bear your seed
Edit:make sure to wear a ski mask beforehand
 
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KittyGremlin said:
American proposal tradition strikes me as dumb and overdramatized. Shoving such a huge decision their way out of nowhere while also having the social expectation that they should act elated doesn't help make the right choice in the heat of the moment. Where I'm from it's just something that arises naturally and is escalated gradually through the relationship and by the time rings are exchanged both parties are pretty much decided to go forward with the wedding.

That being said, if you really want to do this the traditional way, at least elude towards that before hand and don't overdramatize it, the shit you see in movies just makes it worse in real life. Just go to a coffee shop you both like or something else you both enjoy and keep it cool.

Good luck, OP (provided this isn't hypothetical).
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Engagement rings are a ridiculous waste of money that could be put towards a house or new car. There's so much emphasis on a big rock and most women don't even realise what a huge scam diamonds are. I wouldn't want to wear some high set stone all day long getting it snagged on stuff. A simple band is fine.
 
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Don't fuss about it, just ask her.

Romance is fun and should be happening randomly on the regular anyway, but marriage is a job with no vacation or sick days. Least if you want one that works and doesn't fail in a couple years.
 
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