His apartment is clean, he's saving money, and Thursday night poker with the guys has turned into date night with you? Either your guy is coming down with something, or he's planning to pop the question. Read on for more telltale signs that he's ready to say "I do."
He’s Acting Weird
Ask a young guy to describe the most petrifying moment of his life, and he’s bound to come up with one of two answers: asking a girl out on a first date or asking a woman to marry him. Just imagine how he must feel during the weeks and days preceding the big event. Nervous, panicked, sweaty… you get the idea. When he is going to propose, your man might start to act weird.
He's Growing out of His Bachelor Ways
You can tell his bachelor days are behind him when his number-one priority is no longer himself. He uses terms like "we" and "our." Plans for nights out with his buddies turn into movie nights with you. He's probably not just sick of his friends, but has realized that he prefers a more settled lifestyle with you, and this transition puts him squarely on the path to proposing.
He's Redecorating
You may also notice certain items have disappeared from his pad, like the ugly couch from college, and replaced with a nice new sofa. It could be the start of major changes - your boyfriend is making room in his life for you, both physically and emotionally.
He's Curbing Big Purchases
Has your boyfriend gone from big spender to penny pincher? He may have started eliminating frivolous spending to brace for a large down payment (on your engagement ring).
He’s Cleaned Up His Act
Suddenly he’s cooking you dinners, making the bed, leaving the toilet seat down. Most guys will only dare to pop the question when they know they’ll get an affirmative answer. So, to help seal the deal, he might spend a few months trying to show you that he can handle a lifetime of domestic living.
He Wants to Talk About the Future
He may have seemed like a commitment-phobe when you first started dating, but now he actually brings up topics that used to send him running for the hills. He wants to know where you see yourself in five years, what you think about children, how you feel about buying a house. These are all signs that he is seriously considering settling down.
He's Not Complaining About Weddings
While at a wedding together, he isn’t cracking jokes and whining about going. Instead he’s commenting on what’s happening. Take it as a sign that he's paying attention to all things wedding-related because matrimony is on his mind.
He's Taken an Interest in Your Jewelry
Has he been snooping around your jewelry box? When your favorite ring goes missing, you'll know for sure that he's trying to find a covert way to figure out your size.
He Wants to Meet the Parents
Okay, so he's probably already met your parents. If he hasn't and has become insistent on meeting them, it's probably for a good reason. If you notice that your boyfriend and your father are suddenly buddy-buddy, it could be a sign that they’ve already had the talk.
He Plans an Unexpected Outing
And now for the biggest (and most immediate) sign that he is going to propose - he makes impromptu plans that involve some sort of secrecy or vagueness.