By Maggie Manfredi
According to People, Cameron Diaz is engaged to Benji Madden. The couple have only been together a handful of months, but they couldn’t seem more in sync. A source stated,”Since she started dating Benji, Cameron has changed in a very positive way. She can’t stop smiling and seems much happier.”
 What are some ways to ask for your partner’s parents’ marriage blessing?
Cupid’s Advice:Â
Are you trying to cross your t’s and dot your i’s before you get down on one knee? Cupid has some advice on how to handle the family:
1. Be considerate: Make sure that you don’t take up to much of their time or inconvenience their schedule. Be polite and gracious. Keep things direct, but make it very obvious that you care about their daughter or son.
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2. Include them:Â Give the parents the opportunity to be involved in the proposal, whether that means actually having them present when you pop the question or throwing a small get together afterward to celebrate.
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3. Be creative:Â Feel free to have a little fun with asking for permission, as long as it feels comfortable. You could sing a song you wrote, sharing how much you love their daughter/son. Or, you could include other family members for a little help!
What do you think is the best part of an engagement? Share your thoughts below!Â
