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How soon does a man know he found the one?

The average American man knows after seven months of dating if his partner is “the one,” according to new research.

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The average American man knows after seven months of dating if his partner is “the one,” according to new research. A survey of 2,000 engaged and married American men revealed that 49% of men who popped the question received little hints from their partner encouraging the proposal. The common nudges included watching TV or movies that involved weddings (54%), discussing other people’s engagements and marriages (52%) and leaving wedding magazines out to be discovered (50%). A partner forwarding emails from jewelry websites (45%) and a partner stopping in jewelry stores to look at rings (40%) rounded out the top-five hint methods. Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Jewelers Mutual Insurance Group, the survey examined everything that goes into the decision of getting down on one knee. Part of that is finding the perfect ring, which doesn’t happen overnight. The survey found that it took respondents an average of two months to find the dazzling diamond. Of those who proposed with a ring, three in five said they got some guidance from their partners about what type of ring they’d like. Once they had the ring, respondents had to keep the proposal secret — and some were pretty crafty when it came to hiding the rock. Forty-nine percent placed the ring in a home safe and 30% snuck the ring into a shoebox to cover their tracks. A quarter of men always kept the ring with them, while 27% entrusted the ring to mom and dad. “Popping the question and finding that perfect ring to symbolize your love are huge decisions,” said Jessica VandenHouten, brand communications manager for Jewelers Mutual Insurance Group.

“Deciding how to protect the ring should be equally important.”

But planning doesn’t always mean perfect. Nearly eight in 10 (79%) said their proposal went exactly to plan and 85% revealed that their proposal actually surprised their partner. However, not everyone was so lucky, and some had slight mishaps plague their engagement, including lost or forgotten rings, trouble opening the ring box and bird poop during the proposal. It’s those nerve-wrecking moments that can prompt people to protect their investment. Forty-seven percent opted for protection immediately after their big purchase. The survey found the most common methods for protection were jeweler’s warranty (56%), specialty jeweler’s insurance (43%) and manufacturer’s warranty (42%). “Given the time, financial and emotional investment, you want to protect the ring for all its worth,” continued VandenHouten. “Jewelry insurance allows you to pop the question without worry, knowing if things don’t go exactly as planned, you’re covered.”

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How do you make a guy jealous over your status?

Here are some subtle ways to make him jealous: “I have something to do later…” “I have a lot going on this weekend.” “I had such a long night last night! ... Make it sound like you're going on a date. “I'll talk to you later. ... “I had the most amazing pasta dish last night.” “I can't believe how late I got home last night.” More items...

This article was co-authored by Michele Fields . Michele Fields is a Matchmaker, Dating Coach, and the Owner of Bon Jour Matchmaking based in Denver, Colorado. With over thirty years of experience, she specializes in helping others meet people and navigate dating and relationships. Michele has created over 300 marriages and has been featured on Denver ABC News, The Rocky Mountain News, Colorado 2 News, Denver Westworld, and The Denver Post. This article has been viewed 831,635 times.

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To make a guy jealous through texting, wait an hour or two before responding to his messages, which will make him wonder what you’ve been doing in the meantime. Try being mysterious about your plans, like by writing “I’m busy” or “I won’t have time to talk.” If you want to make him think you’re going on a date, write something like, “I’ve got to get going now, I’m meeting up with someone later.” Alternatively, leave abruptly in the middle of an interesting conversation by texting something like “Got to go now,” which will get him wondering where you’re going. In order to show him how busy you are, send a message with a few typos to make him think you didn’t have time to write it. Don’t forget to occasionally flirt with him to keep him interested and show him that you like him a little bit. For tips on what to avoid when trying to make a guy jealous, keep reading!

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