New Year’s Eve is a great time for popping the question… or for considering the idea of popping the question.
After all, New Year’s is a time for thinking about the future… that and experimenting with hangover remedies.
So, if you are ready to get engaged, or just want to see what options are out there, check out some local jewelers, or do a search online to see what types of engagement rings are out there and what the relative costs are.
You can even take your sweetie to a shop and have her get some feedback. If you’re afraid of spoiling the surprise, you can try this maneuver. Have her friend… or one of your female friends… take her to a jewelry shop. The friend can tell her that they’re boyfriend is looking for rings for them. Then, have her gather some info on what types of rings your sweetie likes and dislikes.
If you’re not ready, consider a promise ring.
For the ladies, this is a great time to start dropping some hints. Send the guy in your life a few links, or strategically place a jewelry advertisement in between his Sports Illustrated and Fly Fishing magazine. Hey, it might work.