Met up with a fren recently. A very long-term fren indeed. We have actually known each other for almost 17 years... amazing huh? Platonic frens do exist one, okie? Keke..
Anyway, glad that he has found the gal that he likes. And happy for his decision to propose to her finally after a three year relationship. I'm quick to remind him not to "forsake" the proposal part and jump straight to making a registration for a HDB flat. Precisely, that's what many guys will do.
I must stressed that there is nothing wrong in such an approach.
Well, ya agree that if a couple have decided that they are for each other, eventually getting a shelter is the most decent decision to make. But to propose after that lose its meaning totally. Coz if the ger has agreed to register a HDB flat, definitely she will nod her head for the proposal. And knowing that the gal will agree to it, would a guy actually crack his brain to come up with a thoughtful strategy to make sure he win the fair lady's hand and a moment to remember forever?
Guess what my fren said? He said
OF COZ will propose to her before registrating a HDB flat. Reason? A proposal is something that the guy formally ask for the gal's hand. A special moment to be shared only for them. Wedding is just a "show" telling all friends and relatives that the couple is now officially husband and wife. So definitely spending time and effort on the proposal is definitely more worthwhile for the couple compared to the wedding itself.
A round of applause for him!!! =) He wanted to use their favourite cartoon characters to do a short video. To catch her in surprise, by making a proposal after that. Last but not least, ended the day with a present already placed in her bedroom ( with the assistance of her sister). Right now, he was still thinking of the script for the video and as well as deciding on a special date to "launch the attack"... hee
Lesson learned? Romance need not be costly. One would just need to show his efforts that he is sincere and really love her. How? By considering her likings, by thinking of how to make that special memorable for her etc
A second round of applause for him!!!
He is a very thrifty guy, but he is willing to fork out $2+ for a diamond ring for the proposal. He also went and asked how to differentiate the different categories before deciding on one. Right now, he actually knows more abt diamond than me! Keke.. I'm glad he dint just walk into 1 jewellary shop and paid for the 1st diamond ring that he saw or the one that the pretty salesgirl recommended.
A third round of applause for him!!!
flew into your heart at [9:13 AM]
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