6 Times NOT to Propose

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Is your partner on the verge of a breakdown thanks to a particularly taxing work project? Or maybe they’ve just spent hours on their phone trying to do some serious conflict resolution with their pals? If you answered yes, it’s time to put that ring back in your pocket and wait it out.

When your S.O. is stressed

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While you may think that popping the question will alleviate their stress better than anything, you’re probably wrong. When emotions are running high you may not get your desired response, so it’s best to wait until they bounce back.

When your S.O. is stressed

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Don’t be a spotlight stealer. If you’re at a party dedicated to someone else, save getting down on one knee for another time. You don’t want to enrage your friends by taking the limelight away from their anniversary or engagement party - write your own love story don’t borrow from theirs.

When you’re celebrating someone else

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Sure, it may seem like the perfect time, but I promise you, there are better moments just waiting to be seized.

When you’re celebrating someone else

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You know what isn’t romantic? Company mixers, meetings and/or the glow of fluorescent lights. Skip mixing business and pleasure and wait for a more intimate moment to propose. Not only is it a bit unprofessional, but the office doesn’t exactly have the same charm as a candlelit restaurant or a sunset walk on the beach, does it?

When you’re at a work event

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Plus, if you make your proposal a spectacle in front of all your colleagues, they’ll all be expecting invites to your big day.

When you’re at a work event

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If you’ve just thrown down the gauntlet, don’t try to ease the argument by pulling out a ring. Anger and resentment are not the emotions you want associated with your engagement, so wait until you and your partner have cooled down and sorted things before popping the question. Seriously, you want to remember this as a happy moment and not preface

When you’re fighting

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your engagement story with “well, we were having this massive argument about the dishes and…”.

When you’re fighting

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Is your partner obsessed with a particular show? Don’t stage your proposal during the final scenes of its finale. While your S.O. may be more than happy enough to pause Game of Thrones to accept your engagement, they’ll probably still want to see what Cersei, Sansa and the gang are up to before really getting into it.

When your partner is distracted

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This goes for any major sporting event, work presentation or social engagement. You want their full and undivided attention, so wait until the credits have rolled or the final play has been played.

When your partner is distracted

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You want your proposal to have the right vibe, so if something seems off it’s best to wait it out. Whether you’re recovering from a nasty bug or dealing with some family issues, you don’t want it to put a damper on your engagement. Wait until the waters are clear and then dive into your proposal.

When it’s just not right for you

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