Is He Ever Going To Propose? 10 Ways To Tell

Wondering if your guy is ever going to propose? If you’re feeling the itch to get a ring on your finger but don’t know if he’s ready to pop the question or not, here are some signs that he’s leaning towards marriage sooner rather than later.

  1. He’s more frugal lately. If you notice your guy wants to cook you dinner at home instead of taking you out lately, consider the fact that he may be saving up for a big purchase. Maybe he’s been extra focused lately on adding up his savings account, or you notice he’s been listening to Dave Ramsey podcasts. Try not to be annoyed. Remember, engagement rings usually aren’t cheap, so he might be taking some time to buy the one you really want. This may be the time to treat him to dinner.
  2. He’s been paying attention to your jewelry. Maybe he’s asked you questions about your jewelry style, looked through your jewelry box, or flat out asked what your ring size is. These are all signs he’s trying to suss out your style or size. Be sure to be honest with him about what you like and what you’re not that into—and maybe don’t question him too much when you find him snooping in your drawers!
  3. He seems extra close with your BFF lately. Have you noticed he’s texted your BFF lately or they seem to have intense conversations while you’re in the bathroom? Maybe they’ve made eyes across the table like they have some kind of inner joke. It could be that he’s enlisted her help in picking out the perfect engagement ring for you!
  4. He’s acting just a little bit off. Maybe your guy is just acting weird lately and you can’t figure out what it is. Does he seem like he’s hiding something or like he’s extra nervous? Have you wondered what he’s thinking about when he’s staring off into the distance? He’s probably nervous about his plan, and it’s usually hard for dudes to keep everything a secret from their partners.
  5. He keeps his phone under wraps. Have you noticed lately that he’s sending secretive emails, or maybe put a passcode on his phone? You trust him, but something just seems a little sketchy? It’s definitely possible he’s trying to cook up a plan for how he’s going to ask you to marry him and he needs you to keep your nosy self out of his emails and text messages long enough to do it!
  6. He had a round of golf with your dad. If your boyfriend is traditional, he may want to ask your dad’s permission before he proposes. If he suddenly has lunch plans with the old man, this could be a sign he’s having a big conversation with him. He wants to ask his very important question in person, after all.
  7. His mom’s been calling a lot lately. If his mom keeps calling, wondering if anything “new and exciting” is going on, it could be because he’s told her he’s going to propose soon. She might keep calling because she wants to know if he’s done it yet. “Any news yet?” No, Mom!
  8. He asks you some weird questions. Like where you could go if you could go anywhere or if you prefer rose gold or silver. Pay attention to what you think are weird but innocent questions. He may bring it up out of nowhere or he may make up a strange story first in order to ask you what you think. If it seems off, it’s probably because he’s trying to get some information out of you.
  9. You’ve talked about marriage. One of the biggest clues would be if you guys have been talking about marriage lately and he’s made it clear he’s going to propose soon. That isn’t always the case, but you do want to be on the same page, so it may be a good time to bring it up if he hasn’t already.
  10. He’s been talking about your future a lot. If he’s mentioning buying a house, having kids, the whole nine, he’s definitely thinking about taking the next step in your relationship. Usually one big step leads to another, and then to another. Guys usually don’t talk about their distant futures with you unless they actually plan on you being there for it, so consider this a great sign!
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