How Do I Get Him to Propose to Me

It happens all the time... a guy and a gal find each other, fall head over heels in love, and settle into a comfortable, loving relationship. But far too often, it's what happens afterwards that creates a problem. Things are wonderful, comfortable, you're as happy as can be together and you are ready to tie the knot and start the rest of your life, but your guy doesn't seem the least bit interested in taking the relationship to the next level. If this is you, and you're finding yourself staring at engagement rings in jewelry store windows but your guy is wearing blinders, then here are a couple of tips to help get him to pop the question.

• Make sure that you're at the top of your game. This doesn't mean that you should pretend to be somebody that you aren't, but it does mean that if you've been slipping a little bit in terms of the way that you treat him, or the way you're dressing or taking care of yourself, then it's time to remind yourself of who that woman was who he fell in love with, and start acting like her again.

• Hang out with happily married people - whether it's your siblings or your friends, it is one of the best ways to show him how great marriage can be.

• Spend time with each other's family. You definitely want to make sure that you're both comfortable with each other's parents, siblings and extended family, and the more time you spend with them, the more it will feel like all that's missing is your wedding.

• Make plans that are indicative of the fact that you're going to be spending the rest of your life together. Adopt a dog, buy a house. All of these forward-thinking plans are subtle ways to get the message across that you're permanent.

• Finally, make sure that by you aren't so wrapped up in him that you have abandoned the rest of your world. Go out with your friends, spend time away from him doing the things that you enjoy doing and that make you're your own person. Not only will that keep you from getting hurt and being left all alone if the relationship fails, but it also should makes it pretty clear to him that things aren't the same for him when you're not around. Missing you and realizing how much richer his life is when you're around is a great way to get him to realize that he wants to put a ring on it!

You and your guy are head over heels in love, but he has blinders on when it comes to getting you that coveted engagement ring, so what do you do to get him to the next level?