Toast to the New Year with these resolutions for couples.

As the first week the New Year presses on, it’s important to not only think about the awesome things surrounding proposals and engagements, but also your relationship. After all, if it wasn’t for the special thing between you and your guy, then there wouldn’t be a reason for the ring, right? Start your year off strong by resolving to these resolutions.

1. I will not covet other people’s rings/proposals
Whether you’re engaged yourself or still waiting for that moment, it’s easy to look at other people’s engagements and feel that green monster arise. Their ring bigger? Their proposal completely outlandish and hard to top? Just remind yourself that what really matters is the relationship and hopefully the upcoming marriage. Find things to like about your own proposal (or keep in mind when it finally does happen) and enjoy the uniqueness about it. After all, this guy isn’t proposing to anyone else but you. That has to count for something.

2. I will remember to insure my ring
Rings fall down drains, get stolen or just plain lost all the time. But when this symbol of love costs quite the bit of cash, it’s even more devastating when something happens to it. Do yourselves a favor and insure that ring either before the proposal or right after. Nothing’s worse than having an awesome ring disappear forever with no way to replace it.

3. I will take time to enjoy my relationship
With engagements comes parties, photo shoots and countless months of wedding planning. It’s easy to get caught up in all the excitement. But with all this new territory to uncover together also comes stress. Resolve to make time for each other, whether with little date nights or even a nice getaway. Focusing on the two of you is what’s important. Don’t lose sight of that.

4. I will tell Engagement101 all about my proposal when it happens
When that big moment happens, you’re going to want to tell the story a bazillion times! Let us join in the love and happiness by sharing your special moment with us too. Click here to send us all the adorable details and we may even feature you on our site or Facebook page!

What New Year’s Resolutions are you making?

Nikki

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