Luxurious bed sheets and comforter set if the ring thing is out of the question. That way when she sleeps she will think of you.

Tan

 

I've found that instead of a single big thing, lots and lots of little gifts work best. I don't know what your gf likes, but anyway... Surprise her, and start with flowers and lots and lots of candles and draw her a bubble bath. After the bath, a CD you'd think she like, along with a note of why it reminds you of her. Got a picture of the two of you that you like? Put it in a fancy frame. Something a bit out of the ordinary like a luxurious shawl. (Those can cost a lot, though, if you get them at like Needless Markups.) A book, sign and date the inside cover with a little endearing note. Is she, umm, adventurous? Some restraints could be exciting. And after giving one gift, never let on that there's more. Surprise and amazement are in order - impress her with how far you'll go. You could just lay eight Franklins at her feet, but what would that accomplish?

 

A trip to Vegas, followed by a cab ride to a wedding chapel where you get hitched to the strings of "Love is a Many Splendered Thing". Then you call the folks and friends to tell them the news. Then you come home to a nice reception paid for by your parents or a close friend. You might even get a little gambling in, if you're lucky.

 

Don't do the ring unless you want to do the ring, but how about taking 4 days or so and drive up the coast, stay at some nice bed and breakfasts places, and spend you time with her, and not just money.

 

Yea seriously...tell her that you got her something that'll match REAL good with her diamond earings then bust out the ring

 

chances are an $800 tennis bracelet will be "frozen spit." 3 - 4 grand, nice. I think she is EXPECTING the ring. Women ALWAYS will tell you what they want.

Keep us informed, and good luck!

 

IF you've been co-habitating for 10 years, you're as good as married in the eyes of the law. Give her a waffle iron - a really, really good waffle iron.

 

xviper NAILS it again!!

No need to spend $800 when $80 can do the trick!

It's all in how you hold your mouth when you give her the present!

 

Simple, engagement ring.

 

I'm gonna solve your problem right now.

George Foreman's Lean mean grilling machine ... Deluxe version, which is about 3 times the size of the original model. All I gotta say is this thing can cook like 8 hamburger patties at once, not to mention a gigantic slab of Alaskan salmon the other night, grilled to perfection ... the fat just drips out!! This is really the Hummer of grilling machines ... btw, I am in no way related/affiliated with George Foreman....

What better way to say "I love you" than with something to throw some meat on. I guarantee you that she'll never forget it.