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P: 10/27/2003 11:02:27 AM
mslawyer Rough Rock Total Posts: 2 Last Post: 10/27/2003 Member Since: 10/22/2003	What are your opinions of proposing on or near a birthday or holiday? My girlfriend and I have a romantic evening planned out of town at a very nice hotel the night before my birthday. Because it will be so romantic, I would like to propose then. But, I've read other places to not "combine" birthdays/holidays with proposals. Is it "tacky" to do it at that time?
Posted: 10/27/2003 11:02:27 AM

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P: 10/27/2003 4:36:35 PM
Arlington Cut Rock Total Posts: 179 Last Post: 6/24/2004 Member Since: 8/6/2003	I say "why not?" I am considering doing something similar. I would be more careful if it was her birthday...but since it is yours there would be no danger of somehow spoiling her day (although I would doubt she would consider a proposal as "spoiling" anything!). That's just my 2 cents...perhaps there are some females out there who will disagree with me.
Posted: 10/27/2003 4:36:35 PM

P: 10/28/2003 9:30:24 AM
Bwana Rough Rock Total Posts: 5 Last Post: 10/29/2003 Member Since: 10/18/2003	My girlfriend specifically asked for me NOT to propose around a holiday or with something that's played out (ie, on the scoreboard at a sporting event). She felt it was too cliche. To which, of course, I quickly responded "so you want me to propose at a basketball game on Christmas? Ok, done deal!" Anyway, gauge whether or not that is something she would desire. Though, as the other reply mentions, it will catch her by surprise because it is your birthday, not hers...
Posted: 10/28/2003 9:30:24 AM

P: 10/28/2003 11:29:03 AM
fire&ice Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,827 Last Post: 3/30/2009 Member Since: 7/22/2002	I was proposed to on my Birthday. It gives us two things to celebrate. Also, he thought it was a sign of extra commitment as the ring was a gift - hence mine regardless.
Posted: 10/28/2003 11:29:03 AM

P: 10/28/2003 7:13:16 PM
xcite10 Rough Rock Total Posts: 13 Last Post: 10/28/2003 Member Since: 9/19/2003	I proposed to my girlfriend on her birthday. However it was in Mexico after having kidnapped her for four days. She loved it. She thought there was nothing wrong with that.
Posted: 10/28/2003 7:13:16 PM

P: 10/29/2003 1:30:01 PM
BigB8405 Rough Rock Total Posts: 13 Last Post: 12/26/2003 Member Since: 10/29/2003	I would say there's not a problem proposing on on/near a birthday or holiday. I am planning on proposing to my gf on Dec. 19 (our anniversary), so I don't see anything wrong with it. You just have to judge how she feels about it/
Posted: 10/29/2003 1:30:01 PM

P: 10/29/2003 1:30:07 PM
BigB8405 Rough Rock Total Posts: 13 Last Post: 12/26/2003 Member Since: 10/29/2003	sorry, double post
Posted: 10/29/2003 1:30:07 PM

P: 10/29/2003 5:19:04 PM
glitterata Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,364 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 4/17/2002	Isn't it the case--like F&I says--that if you propose on her birthday, the ring is considered a birthday present, & hence hers to keep even if you break up? Otherwise, she'd have to give it back, right? So an extra sign of trust if you do decide to do it. Personally, I'd rather have my birthday be my birthday and my romantic anniversaries be separate from it. But she might not feel that way.
Posted: 10/29/2003 5:19:04 PM

P: 10/30/2003 7:40:44 PM
mike04456 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,441 Last Post: 3/28/2004 Member Since: 11/20/2002	---------------- On 10/29/2003 5:19:04 PM glitterata wrote: Isn't it the case--like F&I says--that if you propose on her birthday, the ring is considered a birthday present, & hence hers to keep even if you break up? Otherwise, she'd have to give it back, right? So an extra sign of trust if you do decide to do it. ---------------- If you're talking legally, the answer is probably no unless it was presented as a birthday present, not just on her birthday. If it's meant as an engagement ring, it likely doesn't matter when it's presented, even if it's Christmas morning. I proposed to my wife on her birthday in order to disguise it. It didn't work, but she also didn't mind.
Posted: 10/30/2003 7:40:44 PM

P: 10/31/2003 8:51:40 AM
fire&ice Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,827 Last Post: 3/30/2009 Member Since: 7/22/2002	---------------- On 10/30/2003 7:40:44 PM LawGem wrote: ---------------- On 10/29/2003 5:19:04 PM glitterata wrote: ---------------- If you're talking legally, the answer is probably no unless it was presented as a birthday present, not just on her birthday. If it's meant as an engagement ring, it likely doesn't matter when it's presented, even if it's Christmas morning. ---------------- Actually, I have been told that it does vary from State to State. And, intention is blurred. I'm no lawyer; but, I do know someone who indeed legally kept the ring.
Posted: 10/31/2003 8:51:40 AM

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