The old saying 'diamonds are a girl's best friend' is true on so many levels. They always shine at the right time, they complement all your outfits, they never talk back, they are always deemed elegant and never inappropriate and without hidden agendas, they only seek to impress and make you feel good. They really are perfect.
What makes them even more irresistible is when someone else, that someone special, buys them for you. Sure, you can drop hints but is that really enough? If not, we have devised a sneaky little plan that should help you to get him what you want.
- Be happy - we all love spending time with fun, happy and positive people and he is no exception so make a concerted effort to be just that. Try to keep your conversation on track with positive, uplifting and pleasant topics.
- Send him love - ditch the long love letters and embrace modern technology. Think flirty emails, cheeky messages on post-it notes or send him what Mr Big would refer to as a 'love fax'. He'll love the fact that you're thinking about him even when he's not with you.
- Make an effort around the house - this doesn't mean that you need to fill his mum's shoes, but it does mean that you need to clean up after yourself and him (on occasions!). Go on, put a load of washing on, give the house a once over and the bathrooms a little scrub - he will love that you for it.
- Buy him small gifts - everyone loves being spoilt and feeling special. Next time you're at the shops, pick up a box of his favourite chocolates, that book he has been waiting to read or a six-pack of his favourite beer.
- Don't give him unnecessary grief - adopt the mantra that 'boys will be boys' and with that there are some things you just won't understand like going to the worst pub in town to watch games of football every Friday night during the football season. Don't stress it, pick your battles and let him be one of the boys. In most instances, your easy going attitude will make him want to come home to you earlier anyway.
- Take matters into your own hands - let's face it, men seriously lack organisational skills. They have memories like goldfish, rarely write things down and cannot multi-task. This calls for action - start planning all those little things he just hasn't gotten around to. Book his overdue dentist appointment, get the washing machine fixed and starting planning that holiday - he will appreciate the newfound organisation you bring to his life.
- Be one of his mates - think about all the great things your best friend does for you and bring them to your relationship. Spend time with him and his friends and be supportive.
- Surprise him with spontaneous dates - ensure that you put aside quality time for two. Take him out to dinner and the movies, cook his favourite meal or spend a day out together doing something you know he loves.
With this strategy, how can you go wrong?
In a little while you should be on your way to unwrapping that bow, opening that box and shrieking with delight at that gorgeous diamond ring. After all Christmas is just around the corner. And if all that fails, buy one of the rings yourself. If you ask us, it's money well spent on a good best friend like that. After all, 'diamonds are forever'.
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