Q: Dear Jones Bros.,
I'm going golfing with my girlfriend's father this weekend. I think I am going to ask his permission to marry his daughter. Any advice?
Thanks.
Rob
A: Dear Rob,
Eighteen holes with a future father-in-law could be pretty intimidating.
Hopefully this will help make it go as smoothly as possible.
Things NOT to talk about:
Politics
Swimsuit models
College parties
Things TO talk about:
How much you love his daughter
How much she loves her dad
And when it comes time to ask for his permission, how can he refuse? Just remember the most important advice I can give you: Throw the game.
Good luck.
-Jones Bros. Jewelers
Q: Dear Jones Bros,
I'm kind of shy. I can't see myself making a spectacle of my proposal. But I'm worried my girlfriend will feel like she got gypped if I don't do something grandiose. Am I right to worry about this?
Thanks.
Pete
A: Dear Pete,
A marriage proposal is romantic no matter what. You could probably propose during the Evening News and it would still be perfect.
Heck, you could even pop the question while you're picking weeds and it would be something special. Actually, that's not a bad idea. You could put the ring in a flower bed or something. Feel free to steal that idea. I won't get upset.
Let me know how it goes.
-Jones Bros. Jewelers
Q: Dear Jones Bros.,
I want to surprise my girlfriend, but I’m not very good at keeping secrets, and she can usually sense a surprise coming from a mile away. How can I make sure she doesn’t expect the proposal?
Sincerely,
John
A: Dear John,
Since a surprise is going to be tricky for you, don’t make it the most elaborate, crazy unique thing ever. It doesn’t need to be, and most proposals are surprising anyway.
Even something as simple as tying the ring to her morning coffee mug will be surprising and romantic. And once you have the ring, plan on giving it to her soon. Don’t hide it in your sock drawer thinking she won’t find it.
Q. Dear Jones Bros.,
My boyfriend and I are planning on getting engaged this year. I love him and trust him completely — but I’m afraid he’ll pick out a ring I don’t really like. How can I make sure I get a ring I love, without hurting his feelings?
Thanks,
Steve
A. Dear Steve,
We’ve got just the solution: Come talk to us — together. Looking for an engagement ring doesn’t have to be just the guy’s job. If you’re going to wear it forever, we think you should like it, too, and have a say in what it looks like.
We can help you both find the perfect ring, and we have tons of settings, loose diamonds and designers to choose from. And once you find the perfect one, he can go off and plan the perfect proposal.
