Valentine's Day is traditionally one of the most romantic days of the year - and this year will be no exception!
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A new study of 10,000 people by Stag and Hen do organiser Chillisauce has revealed that Valentine's Day is the second most popular day of the year to propose (beaten only by Christmas Eve). 29% of women want their man to put a ring on it on Valentine's Day, so there will be lots of expectant ladies come February 14th.
If you have a unique and interesting proposal story that you'd like to share (and be in with the chance of winning a romantic prize from Swizzels Love Hearts) then just type in http://www.lovehearts.com/sweetproposal/
BUT… despite what you might think, it doesn't just have to be the man who gets down on one knee. As 2016 is a leap year, tradition dictates that for one day only, women can ask their partner to marry them on the 29th February.
Women proposing has certainly become more common in recent years, but would you go against tradition and ask the big question yourself?
It might surprise you to learn that 21% of women would pop the question to their man in a leap year and 43% of men also admitted they would be 'totally fine' if their girlfriend proposed to them.
You'd be in good company too! Judge Judy, Jennifer Hudson and Pink are just a few of the famous ladies who've taken matters into their own hands and asked their partners to marry them.
There are lots of unique and different way to propose - you could even pop the question with one of the nation's most romantic sweets, Love Hearts. Swizzels produce 8 million Marry Me Love Hearts every year, so you'd always be able to find one for the big moment.
Everyone's idea of romance is different, so if you're thinking of taking the leap and asking your man, making it personal is a sure fire way to impress. A fifth of women chose the anniversary of when they got together as their dream day for a proposal and men are also likely to appreciate the significance of choosing this day. Other romantic options that are popular include returning to the location of your first kiss, or recreating a magical moment from early on in your relationship. All of this shows your partner that you have put real thought into how you pop the question.
It might seem unusual for the women to ask the man, but if you're in love and want to spend your life together then why not.
Swizzels, makers of the nation's most romantic sweets, Love Hearts is on the hunt for the UK's sweetest proposal.
To celebrate Valentine's Day, the sweet manufacturer is searching for people who've thought outside the box when it comes to proposing to their other half in a truly unique way.
The lucky couples with the sweetest proposals will win a top prize of a luxury weekend spa break for two and the four runners up will receive a year's supply of Love Hearts goodies.
To share your story and be in with a chance of winning type http://www.lovehearts.com/sweetproposal/
(The deadline for entries is Sunday 31st January - so hurry!)
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