Share your feelings Think about how she makes you feel and express those sentiments. Examples: “You make me feel so much joy.” “I feel like, together, you and I are invincible.” First impressions Share the first impressions you had about her (and keep it lighthearted). Examples: “I knew right away from the first glance that I’d fall madly in love with you.” “From the second we locked eyes, I saw my future with you in it.” A short anecdote Share a brief story of one of your fondest memories together. Whether it’s humorous, heartfelt, passionate, or a mix of everything, choose an impactful moment that you know she’ll appreciate. Examples: “Remember when you taught me how to ski and you reached down to pick me up after I’d completely face-planted? Well, from that moment, when you extended your hand, I knew that I wanted to hold it forever.” “I’ll never forget our first date, strolling around the city at the wee hours of the morning. Looking at your beautiful smiling face in the moonlight, I knew that was it. You are it, for me.” What you’ve learned Mention how much better your life is now that your partner is in it. Think about the things she’s taught you and how you’ve changed for the better. Examples: “Before I met you I was living in the past. You’ve taught me how to be present and savor every moment with gratitude.” “When we first met, I didn’t know what I wanted out of life. But your tenacious, fiery zest for life showed me how to life live fearlessly. Now I know I want you.” How she inspires you Expressing admiration will show her that you love her for all the right reasons. Examples: “Every day I feel lucky to be inspired by your fearlessness and fun-loving zest for life.” “I love and respect your kindness and compassion, and it inspires me to try harder every day.” Your shared goals Mention the things that are important to both of you and any plans you’ve discussed for the future to emphasize why you’re a perfect match. Examples: “We both love wine, and dream of having a winery someday, so together we can grow a future for ourselves.” “We’re both wanderlusts and have talked about living abroad for so long now… Wherever life takes us, I’ll be happy as long as I’m with you.” A special poem or song lyrics Feel free to share a poem or song lyrics that you both love (or get creative and write your own). Examples: “I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where, I love you directly without problems or pride: I love you like this because I don’t know any other way to love, except in this form in which I am not nor are you, so close that your hand upon my chest is mine, so close that your eyes close with my dreams.” - Pablo Neruda “You are my north star. My love, my heart follows you. Will you marry me?” - a Haiku The famous words Whatever you choose to say up until this final sentence should lead to the direct question: “Will you marry me?” Say it as is or feel free to be creative. Examples: “Heather Yeats, will you make me the luckiest man alive and marry me?” “You are my light, my rock, and my love. But there’s just one thing left…Will you be my wife?”