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Proposals may be best left to a surprise. But according to Sarah Glick,

proposal planner with Brilliant Event Planning in New York City, "it's

sometimes helpful to know what's ahead to that you have time to

prepare." For example, she says, you may want the perfect manicure to go

with your new engagement ring.

And if you can spot a proposal coming, you can book that appointment,

stat. So if you're ready to sniff out your partner's plans, here are nine

expert signs he or she is preparing to pop the question.

1. Your partner has taken charge of

an upcoming trip.

According to Glick, one of the most common and popular ways people

propose is while on vacation.

So, if your last-minute partner suddenly shows an interest in planning a

vacation or making reservations without your help, "that might be a clue

that he or she is up to something," she says.

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