Six (6) types of marriage proposals your girlfriend will hate

There are some lines you should not cross while trying to pull off a creative marriage proposal.

We get it that engagements might become a bit cliché these days and a might arise to do something different so as to make the day remarkable and forever-treasured by your partner.

Whatever you do, though, there are still some lines you should not cross in your bid to pull a huge, creative surprise proposal.

Below we list 6 types of these mistakes.

1. Fake death

Whatever you do, don’t be like the guy in the clip below who faked his death so as to create a stirring story.

You shouldn’t put your partner through the harrows of a death scare just so you can now play Lazarus and propose afterwards.

Dead that morbid idea, sir.

2. Fake arrest

We agree that a little drama might make for a great story but faking an arrest sounds… a bit extreme.

No one wants to joke with SARS, abeg.

3. The wedding proposal

Don’t propose at another person’s wedding. It is as simple as that.

Hopefully everyone has learnt that lesson.

4. The crisis engagement

Don’t propose during a fight. This is a no-brainer. Even if the ring is bought and ready to go, let cooler heads prevail before those four big words fly.

5. Prank proposal

It’ll be a little mighty insensitive to pull an April first engagement prank with your babe.

And the act is not cruel only on the annual first day of April wankfest. A prank proposal is uncool wherever, whenever you do it.

Don’t be that guy [or babe]

6. An accidental proposal

The only thing worse than a botched proposal is an accidental one.

Don’t give rings as random gifts to your babe if you know your relationship has reached that stage where an engagement is to be expected.

Also try to stay away from giving her gifts that come in tiny boxes. She might begin screaming ‘yes, I’ll marry you’ before you have time to explain that it’s just earrings in the box!

If you think an accidental proposal is impossible, try this:

Leave Comment blow okay?

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Are you thinking of proposing on Valentine's day? This is for you!

If you're thinking of proposing on Valentine's day, hold on a minute till you've seen this.

Valentine's day engagements.[Credit: Pinterest]

For many, Valentine’s over-the-top romantic feel makes it perfect for marriage proposals.

According to a WeddingWire survey of 18,000 people, December is the peak month for getting engaged with Christmas Eve a particularly popular date. Valentine's season closely follows that; and it is not difficult to understand why this is the case. Proposals are often about romance, sweet memories and promises. And which day perfectly exemplifies this if not Valentine’s?

So it feels just right, in the estimation of many guys, to get down on their knees, extend a ring to the special one and sow that seed of commitment February 14.

But no.

Valentine’s is not the best time for you to propose and you might want to take a step back and consider your options a lot more closely.

Don’t propose on Valentine’s day

“Why not?” I can hear you think to yourself.

Marriage proposals are primarily about thoughtfulness. Attention to details and sensitivity to your partner’s desire is the major key here. All the dreaminess of a candle-lit dinner at a fancy restaurant won’t amount to much if her most treasured wish is to be proposed to in the most private of settings – like being proposed to when it’s just you and her.

You need to know that your partner would love the engagement theme you're choosing before you do it [Credit: Zina]

Like we already said in a previous article, a wedding proposal is not for the person making it; it is she [or he] to whom the proposal is being made that truly counts. You don’t have to propose on Valentine’s day. It’s a trope you don’t want to unneccesarily tie such beautiful memory to.

There’s another way

As opposed to Valentine’s day that’s a day of love for all and sundry, think about important days that are specifically monumental in your relationship with your boo. It shows that an amount of thought has been put into it, and not just some lazy cliché affair.

Significant dates include first dates, first kiss, first day you saw her, first time you spoke, or any other day that means a lot to your relationship. Mind you, it’s not just the significance in date that counts. Significance in days of the week also works so does venue.

If she has a bad memory attached to Thursdays for example, you might want to think twice before doing do it on a Thursday.

Remember, it’s all about thoughtfulness.

If you must propose on Valentine’s day…

Of course, Valentine’s day proposals can’t be completely invalidated just because they’re common. Romance is still alive on the day and if you must exploit the magic of the night, you’re absolutely welcome to!

Ensure to add a romantic, personal touch to whatever you do. So she’ll know you out some thought into the proposal.

It could be something as simple as reminiscing on a memorable day in your relationship or in her life. Or making sure her fav colour, favourite song, etc is included in the plan.

Last but not least, never confuse expensive moves for thoughtful, romantic moves. If it’s expensive, better make it thoughtful, too. It’s most valued that way

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We're both AS but I love him so much & want him to take our relationship serious

I think he just wants to use me and dump me.

I love him so much & want him to take our relationship serious[Credit: The root]

Dear Patrick,

I'm 26 years old. I met a guy a couple of months back and we started dating. To cut the long story short, I had sex for the first time ever with him and now we are having some challenges.

The guy is AS and I'm AS too. I'm beginning to have different thoughts about my relationship, I think he just wants to play and dump me much later.



Please I need your advice.

Thanks.

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Dear Reader,

A relationship can be really tough, no one really knows how it ends from the beginning. If things are done right, you'll get good results otherwise it doesn't end well.

I need you to think about this, what exactly do you want from this your current relationship? Once you've established that then the rest will start falling into place.

You need to see your relationship from another perspective and not just yours. How long did you know this guy before you decided to date him? Did you have this same feeling that he 'just wants to play' before agreeing to date him? Did you decide to have sex with him because you felt your relationship would eventually lead to marriage? Did you watch his attitude closely before having those thoughts?

Your AS genotypes can also be an issue especially if you are having problems in your relationship due to this matter.

Personally, I think this is a relationship that is best ended. Genotype issues are not things to joke with and it is always advisable to leave rather than cleave in situations like this.

I wish you all the best.

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Do you want to talk about your love life, marriage or family issues? Do you have burning questions that you would love to get answers to?

Just send a mail containing your question and location to mbalipatrick1@gmail.com, and I'll provide the most honest answers to them anonymously.

So, why not send that mail today and let's talk about it? A problem shared is a problem half-solved!

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Eight dangerous mistakes you should never make during #SeX

It's a big no

Love making can be extremely rewarding while it can also go completely wrong.

Whether you enjoy your session entirely depends on both of you. To ensure that you both enjoy that exclusive moment with your loved one, you must keep off some things.

1. Farting

Oops! This is so annoying. While it can be accidental, you must try as hard as possible not to let out that pungent gas while making love. Otherwise, it will spoil the moment and may also affect your self-esteem.

2. Missing the target

This is for men who can hardly differentiate between the two holes. Wait, who even does that? Anyway, be keen not to miss it as it can offend your woman or send the wrong message.

3. Fall asleep

This is a grave sin when it comes to sex matters. It just shows how disinterested you are and you should not start it if you are already feeling sleepy.

4. Calling another person’s name

If you want to lose someone for good, dare call another person’s name during sex. If you are not sure of what will come out of your mouth, keep it shut.

5. Your phone

You will have all the time to chat with friends and answer those phone calls. But in the meantime, you had better concentrate on making love and giving your partner their out of this world sexual encounter.

6. Reciprocate the favor

If they gave you an oral job, be ready to pay back. Otherwise, it will be so mean of you. Also, if you happen to cum earlier, do not leave your partner unattended. Ensure they also climax through other ways besides penetration.

7. Dry penetration

Ouch! This really hurts and every guy ought to get this clearly in their minds. The fact that you are hard enough does not necessarily mean that it’s time to slide into her honey pot yet. Ensure she is wet enough or make use of the lube.

8. Crying

Hahaha! Funny, right? At times women get so hysterical during love making that they even cry. Please hold back those tears and preserve them for some other sad occasion. Crying will only put him off since he may be worried that he hurt you.

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Thai princess says #ILoveU to fans after king opposes her PM candidacy

The Thai princess whose stunning announcement she was running for prime minister was quickly opposed by her brother, the king, thanked her supporters on Saturday, saying she wants Thailand to be “moving forward”, but she did not comment on her candidacy.

Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi, 67, shocked the country on Friday when she announced she would be the prime ministerial candidate for a populist party loyal to ousted ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, in a March 24 election.

But her foray into politics – breaking with royal tradition – looked to be short-lived after her younger brother, King Maha Vajiralongkorn, quickly signaled he opposed it, which is likely to lead to her disqualification.

The Election Commission, which is overseeing the first polls since a 2014 military coup that overthrew a pro-Thaksin government, said it would issue a ruling on the issue on Monday.

The nomination of a royal family member by pro-Thaksin forces was an audacious gambit, potentially undercutting Thaksin’s ardently royalist foes, and setting up an election showdown with Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, who led the 2014 coup and heads the military government.

But King Vajiralongkorn’s swift rebuke of his sister’s bid could backfire on pro-Thaksin forces, who could face retribution if judged by election authorities to have tried to illegitimately use a royal connection.

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