I did:
Went to Las Vegas at the end of March with her. She bought us tickets to the Carlos Mencia Show for my Valentine's Day present. We had Dinner Reservations at the House of Blues before the show. Saturday morning, okay, I lied, Saturday afternoon, we went to the Champagne Brunch at the Bellagio. We ate and drank more than $62 worth. Afterwards, we walked around the Bellagio, looking at the glass art and gardens. We then went out front on the Terrace, overlooking the drive and fountains.
The conversation started normal, but soon became pretty intense, emotional. I looked down at the face of the most beautiful woman I have ever known, have ever seen. I knew at that moment I loved her as more than the best friend she had become. For no reason, out of the blue, I asked her to marry me. As soon as I asked, I felt the dread hit me, fear. She had never once made the slightest remark that showed any level of love over friendship, except the occasional remark that she hoped we could become something someday. For the longest second of my life, I stood there holding her, looking in her eyes, feeling the most immense fear I ever felt. I was not prepared for the rejection that was soon to follow.
It is amazing how much can occur in less than a second. I took everything in and panic set in on me. I saw the tears swelling in her eyes, I realized how short a period of time we really knew each other. I knew that the tears were going to signify the end of our friendship. I had stepped over the line. I had asked my best friend and lover to be my partner for eternity, without her loving me. I had just lost my best friend. Then her head started to move. She was nodding through the tears. Her smile was bright and beautiful. Then at the moment that she said, "I love you.......Yes," church bells began to ring in the distance, music started playing and cannons exploded. The water show had begun. Coincidence, yes. Could Hollywood have choreographed that any better? Never. It was fate and destiny that I would ask her and she would answer at that moment in time, and the Bellagio would bless our engagement. She was more surprised at her answer than she was at me asking.
I went to Las Vegas with my best friend. The person I would rather spend time with over anyone else. I came back with the most incredible, loving, smiling fiancee. I love her. Thank you. I thank her for being everything to me. For having been there for me all these trying times lately. I look forward to an eternity of making her happy. Dedicating every moment of my life to her. We are planning for August 4th, in 18 days. I just got her ring 3 weeks ago.
2006-07-17 18:14:34
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answered by Mark W 5
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Sure, My husband asked me to marry him about 6 months before he went and got the ring. The day he gave me my ring, we also set the date.
You don't need the ring to commit, but boy to set the date , yeah It was the best thing to do, get it for me when he was ready to get married right away. I am very happy with the way my marriage turned outl.
2006-07-17 18:51:41
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answered by Anonymous
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No, as much as I might like to "fight the man" I think that such an upstanding tradition is not wise to brake. If you are nvolved enough to truly be happy together then you really shouldn't need to worry about a negative answer...
2006-07-17 18:19:08
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answered by littlegrady2001 3
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I asked my husband to marry meand I'm a female :-P And when I did I didn't have a ring so I used a bandaid.. lol and we have been together for 7 years now.. lol
2006-07-17 18:17:23
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answered by Zinnina 3
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why not, what is the ring? I did it, as I know my wife's taste and to choose the right one was not as important as her choosing the ring she felt would best symbolize our love..
Crazy and a little more expense but love has no price nor should it have ceremony other than marriage.
2006-07-17 18:22:24
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answered by jon c 2
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I proposed to my fiance without a ring and he said no.....he said it wasn't "traditional." But I simpy found out he had already had a big proposal of his on planned ....
but anyway, I would have said yes if he had asked and didn't have a ring
2006-07-17 18:16:39
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answered by Hannah L 3
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the only appropriate time to do so is if you are being very creative and you are tricking her into beleiving that she isn't getting a ring. then suprise her with the biggest fattest ring that she could wear. she would love that
2006-07-17 18:33:48
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answered by heawaits12 1
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I wouldn't mind if my b/f proposed without a ring because I love him
2006-07-17 18:17:36
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answered by cocoavanillagirl 2
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i think so or use a quarter to buy one of thos fake plastic rings in the super market much funner
2006-07-17 18:30:28
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answered by ♥*~me~*♥ 3
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um thas a tough one cuz u kno shes gonna b expectin a ring
2006-07-17 18:23:50
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answered by frank 1
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