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Is It Time For You Two To Get Engaged?

Getting engaged in our current society can cause some trepidation. The average divorce rate in the United States is about fifty percent. Plus, our economic conditions make planning a wedding even more stressful than it is normally.

But the truth is, none of these outside factors keep people from falling in love. And if you allow such anxieties to stand in the way of a bright future together, then you will be less equipped to cope with the challenges that will come your way later on.

On the other hand, the decision to get engaged is one of the biggest choices you can make in your life, so be sure to think things out carefully and practically. Of course, that doesn't mean you have to cut out the romantic aspect altogether.

You should certainly consider those features of your relationship. Determine in your mind and heart whether or not you have good chemistry and if you enjoy spending time together, even while doing mundane tasks.

It has to be beyond that, though. Consider your individual goals and your goals as a couple. Have serious talks about when (or if) you want to have children and what direction you want to go with your careers.

But once you have worked through some of these major discussions, it's time to move toward the planning stages. This moment needs to be memorable for both of you, but in our culture, it is generally about appealing to the woman's ideal of romance.

Picking the perfect engagement ring is essential. If you can't afford much, don't worry--you can substitute high-quality inexpensive stone for diamonds (such as topaz) until you have the ability to finance a fancier ring. If she really loves you, she will appreciate whatever you choose for her.

Using an upcoming holiday to propose can be a prime opportunity to create the perfect magical moment. It doesn't have to necessarily be THE holidays as we think of them--Thanksgiving and Christmas--but these are good times, as you are likely to be with one side of the family or the other, making the announcement all the more special.

If she prefers to be more private about it, then take that into consideration. Some women feel mortified, rather than overjoyed, when their boyfriend proposes through using the jumbotron at a baseball game. If that is the case for your girl, choose a more intimate moment.

As I mentioned before, this will be one of the biggest moments of your life. Do not rush into it, but do not delay it unnecessarily. Only you and your future spouse will know exactly when that moment is right.

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At The Tiny Jewel Box (http://www.tinyjewelbox.com/) we understand that jewelry isn't just necklaces, earrings, bracelets and DC engagement rings. We pride ourselves on pieces with fine craftsmanship and extraordinary design. Art Gib is a freelance writer.

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