For example, at the end of your evening together, hold her close and say something like, “You make me feel so incredible like I want to experience everything with you. I can’t imagine being without you. Can I be your partner?”
At a loss for words? Don’t worry! It’s totally fine to use a great quotation when you ask her. For example, write down a romantic Shakespearean sonnet to give her, or just use a quotation like, “‘I would not wish any companion in the world but you,” as an opening line in your letter.
For instance, say, “I’m dedicating this song to you, Lena, since it will do a better job of telling you how I feel. I’m hoping it will explain why I want you to be my girlfriend. " Feeling extra ambitious? Compose your own music or lyrics! She’ll be touched by your efforts and musical abilities.
Customize this to the food she likes. You could use icing to spell out the question on a big cookie cake or write the question on the lid of a box of chocolate for instance.
Don’t forget to bring along a pin or something to poke the balloon with.
If you want to capture her reaction, ask a friend to come along to take pictures.
Consider using brightly colored paper so she notices it when she unwraps the candy. You don’t want her accidentally throwing it away!
Can’t get ahold of her phone? Change the contact information for her in your phone to “Girlfriend?” Then, ask her to call you and show her the screen when your phone starts ringing, or pretend like you lost your phone and ask her to call it so you can look. Let her find the phone so she sees your message.
“There’s this really great girl that I like a lot. Do you think she’d want to be my girlfriend?” “You + Me = Girlfriend and Boyfriend/Girlfriend?” “I’m ready to make this official. Would you be my girlfriend?”
Don’t let yourself feel rushed or pressured into asking her, even if you know she’ll say yes!
For a really sweet way of asking, you could say, “I really want to be your boyfriend/girlfriend. What do you think?”