17 Positive Signs He Is Going To Propose – And How To Prepare For The Moment

If you’ve been wondering what’s so strange about your boyfriend, but unable to pinpoint it, we might have the answer. You might be thinking he’s acting off – in a suspiciously secretive way. He might be more romantic than usual, making you suspect a proposal is on the way. Are these the signs he is going to propose soon?

Marriage is a life-changing moment. And your boyfriend’s weird behavior might just mean you’re on the brink of one. If he’s suddenly curious about ring sizes, having marriage talks with you, or exhibiting other signs that make you feel he is going to ask you for marrying him, here’s the guide you need to follow religiously. 

How Do Guys Act Before They Propose

So, when does a man usually propose? Before dropping down on one knee, a guy will go through a lot of stages – excitement, stress, paranoia… you get the picture. But if he’s truly planning to propose, here’s how you will know: 

• Sudden Interest in your ring size and jewelry preferences. (“Babe, you have a favorite gemstone? Oh, no reason.”)
• Financial changes – suddenly saving money and mentioning joint accounts and stressing on investments (“What do you think about buying a home together?”)
• Shift in spending habits; he’s still budgeting, but also splurging more on weekend getaways and fancy dinners to woo you
• He’s talking about the future – making sure you’re on the same page about family, life and commitments
• Acting nervous and overly romantic. He might be extra affectionate one day, then completely out of touch with reality the next day

If you’ve been seeing all these proposal signs in your partner, be ready. Your big day might be coming sooner than you think. But until then, just to double-check, here are 17 positive signs your boyfriend will propose and your next steps.

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17 Signs He Is Likely To Propose

When a man is about to pop the question, he might not come right out and say it -lest he spoil the surprise. But his behavior will definitely make things more clear. While men might try to keep things under wrap, they are bad at keeping surprises. So you can 100% find out he is going to ask you out for sure if you observe closely

If your boyfriend is going to propose, he has either already gone ring shopping or planning to go for one soon. So with these signs of an impending proposal, you can also start to prepare for the upcoming marriage and plan your wedding. Keep a watch on these 17 subtle signs:

1. His sudden interest in rings is a huge sign

What’s the most surprising sign that makes you worried your partner’s got marriage on his mind? Of course the sudden knowledge of rings and jewelry. Coming from the guy who had to idea how to tell the difference between silver and platinum, the sudden talk of “halo setting” and “pavé diamonds” does sound suspicious. 

But ladies, if your boyfriend suddenly brings up rings, asking about your ring size, or your favorite styles of jewelry, he’s preparing to get the perfect engagement ring. He might try to be sneaky – asking your best friend to drop hints, or measuring your ring size sneakily. Either way, keep your jewelry box prepared for some new bling.

2.Talking about the future a lot more

In the past, marriage was something ‘others’ did. Now? He’s casually slipping the word in your conversations like:

• Do you like destination weddings?
• How many kids do you think are too many kids? 
• Do you think a fall or spring wedding is better?

Bringing up weddings and future plans is a sign he wants to marry you and is ready to propose.

3. He’s talking about marriage like it’s a done deal

Casually dropping ‘when we’re married’ instead of ‘if we get married’ could be a sign your partner thinks you are the one. He now starts to talk as if you guys were already planning to get married within the set timeframe and it is here now.

It’s a good sign that your special moment is coming soon. And a big sign that you’ll soon be getting that marriage proposal you always wanted. He’s already started to think of you as his bride and he will follow through on the promises soon.

4. He’s become super secretive about things

Has your boyfriend been acting a bit… suspicious than usual? We’re talking about taking secret calls, texting with the phone screen facing away, or even going so far as to clear his browser history. 

Let’s not immediately assume the worst – like cheating, or terrorist activities. And if you happen to snoop on his phone, be as discreet as possible and do not show your excitement, He’s probably planning to propose and doesn’t want you to ruin the surprise he probably spent months planning.

5. He’s bonding with your family and friends

Your mom. Your dad. Your siblings. And also your best friend. No one has been left out. He’s suddenly been putting in extra effort with them and it’s one of those weird signs he is going to propose. He’s likely trying to either get your family’s blessing, recruit their help for his wedding proposal plans or just wants to make sure that everyone is on board for the wedding.

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6. He’s more conscious of his spending habits

If your partner has always been the YOLO-type when it comes to money, it’s suspicious when he suddenly starts to save money instead of getting whatever he wants. Budgeting for something big means having to cut back on spending on his whims. Especially so if that purchase is an engagement ring. Rings or romantic getaways, neither come cheap.

This change in the way he spends his money, saving instead of splurging, making sound financial decisions and being considerate about his wants are actually some of the subtle signs he is going to ask you to marry him soon.

7. Sudden extra romantic behavior

We’re talking spontaneous love notes, teenager-like exciting behavior, thoughtful gifts for the smallest things, and beautiful words whispered every day. This extra romantic behavior stems from the fact that he has extra affection and love to shower on you now. It is important for him to have a ‘Yes’ for his response, so extra effort on you is an investment!

These are all ways to drop hints that he’s mentally preparing for the special moment to drop the big question without the fear of rejection.

8. You see the ring box

If your sixth sense has been going off for a while, be ready. That said, if you suspect that there are signs he bought an engagement ring, you could be right. Most men are not that great at hiding a surprise. So if he’s already made the purchase, you can easily spot the signs he bought an engagement ring. 

He would be sneaky with his spending, closely guarding his emails, scrambling to close pop-ups from jewelry apps and websites… all signs he bought an engagement ring and is worried you’ll find it before the surprise proposal. 

9. He’s talking more emotionally about your relationship 

Do you know what is one of the sure signs that he is ready for marriage? That he suddenly starts making more emotional speeches about your relationship. The man who spent his life running from emotions is suddenly calling you his other half and talking about your relationship being the best thing in his life.  

He will be saying ‘I Love You’ more often, taking you out more often, appreciating everything you do in his life and so on. Every minor thing you do will call for his compliments, and you will receive a lot of attention. This significant change is because he can’t envision his future without you. He doesn’t want to live without you now and he is making sure you know it.

10. Extra attentive to special dates

Your birthday, Valentine’s day, your relationship anniversary – all are being paid extra special attention. This extra focus on specific dates are all signs he is going to propose on your birthday or is planning to go down on his knees on Valentine’s day. He wants to know which date is the most special one to you and he can’t do that by directly asking you, lest he ruin the surprise. He’s just trying to figure out which date would be the best and most important to you before he pops the question. And ofcourse, when are there the highest chances of not getting turned down.

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11. A trip planned out of nowhere

You might be coming home from work and seeing plans and tickets to a surprise romantic vacation. Wondering where this sudden romantic getaway came from? Well, this oddly well-planned weekend getaway will be the best and most romantic one he’s ever planned. Do you want to know why? He is trying to create the perfect moment for the proposal. He is just keeping his plans secret so he can bring your Pinterest board to life.

12. Trying to check your views on marrying him

One of the things a guy does before proposing will be trying to ensure you’re both on the same page about the future and marriage. No one wants to pop such a serious question only to be met with a ‘no’, or worse, an indecisive reaction. It will be heartbreaking for him if you say ‘you need time‘.

To gauge your feelings and level of commitment to the relationship, He might be bringing up serious conversations about engagements, checking how you react to other people getting engaged, etc. 

He might ask about your wedding timeline, and your views on getting married in the summer or winter – rest easy. He’s just trying to make sure your minds are aligned. He will be asking lots of questions and watching closely to see if he can gauge your reaction. He can’t pop the question after all unless he feels confident in a positive answer.

13. He’s trying to create a life together

That includes everything – from where you guys want to live to how you will both handle everyday things. (FYI, this does include fights about toilet seats!) If he’s suddenly interested in discussing your dream house, budgets for housing and family planning, or what kind of family life you want to build, he is mentally prepared to create a life with you. 

These are serious conversations going way beyond romance – it’s about serious long-term commitment. He is thinking about the life that comes after the wedding so if he is bringing up your future house, keys, responsibilities, and routines, don’t worry. He is just ensuring your love story is exactly like the one in your dreams and that the life you both create will last.

14. Your friends and family are acting suspicious

When a proposal is about to happen, you might notice that friends and family members start behaving strangely because they are keeping the plans under wraps. Suddenly your friends and family will be extra happy, excited, helpful, and sometimes even oddly secretive. They might start asking you more questions about your wedding plans, future plans, etc. It’s all a good sign that the big question is on the way – expect to be married soon!

15. Suddenly expressing a sudden interest in your schedule and plans

The partner who never even remembered what time he ate food, let alone your yoga class timings, is suddenly asking about your work timings, your meetings, your dinner plans, your lunch plans – literally everything! He is starting to take notice of your daily habits and subtly checking what times you are free usually so that something doesn’t suddenly come up that would ruin his plans. 

This sudden shift from “I’ll see you whenever you’re free” to “Let me just confirm your availability in advance” means he’s finalizing details for the big day. So if you notice him becoming unusually involved in your schedule you should practice your best “OMG YES!” smile.

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16. He is suddenly becoming more protective of you and your relationship

Is your partner putting more extra effort in your relationship? And not just in a romantic way, but in a more serious way, this is a long-term relationship kind of way? He might have started setting boundaries with people who don’t support your love story, taking decisions that suit both of you best, and talking about what actual life partners act like. This shift means he is mentally preparing himself for marriage and trying to set up a rock-solid foundation before starting.

17. He is practicing speeches or writing down things

Are you constantly seeing him walking around with a notebook, often lost in thought and writing down things? Or is he suddenly rehearsing speeches in front of the mirror and telling you it’s just for the best man speech but you have no wedding invitations? Well, ding-ding-ding. Your answer is clear. The engagement ring is going to be on your hand soon and it’s now time to finalize that perfect wedding dress.

How To Prepare For The Moment

That was your guide to identifying the proposal signs. But now what should you do to prepare yourself? Here’s a helpful checklist of things to keep in mind:

• Get your nails ready. Your new bling is going to be put on display – keep the canvas pretty!
• Let him pop the question – don’t ruin the surprise. If you ask him before he himself has the chance to propose, it will just ruin the moment for both of you.
• Drop subtle hints. Make sure he knows your ring size. There is nothing more disappointing than getting the engagement ring but it doesn’t fit – or is a style you absolutely abhor. 
• Enjoy the moment. Seriously, enjoy this magical moment – don’t overthink or overanalyze. If you focus too much on finding out if he is going to propose, you might end up ruining the moment you were waiting for all this time.

If your boyfriend is showing multiple signs he is going to propose, chances are, the four beautiful words you’ve been waiting for – “Will you marry me?”– are coming in the near future.

The key to enjoying this special time is to let it unfold naturally, soak in every moment, and embrace the excitement. Whether he’s been ring shopping, acting nervous, or planning something extra romantic, trust that your love story is about to reach its next beautiful chapter.

So, get ready—the best is yet to come!