How to use Iridium to get her to say "Yes!" this Valentine's Day

Step 8: Write a script

I recommend that you write out a "script" of what you want to say.  Don't wing it, or you might miss the flare because it took too long, or end up waiting too long to see the flare, reducing the impact of your words.  You will have to imagine what your significant other is likely to say.  You don't need to get their words exactly right, just imagine what they are likely to say, so you can work an appropriate pause into your script for it.  Your script might look something like this:

You: Beautiful night for stargazing, isn't it?
Her: Yes, it is.
You:  I wonder is we'll see any shooting stars tonight.  (pause)  If you see one, you get to make a wish, you know.  What would you wish for?
Her:  Oh, I don't know, maybe a pony, or a million dollars, or ...
You:  If I saw a shooting star right now, I would wish that we could be this happy for the rest of our lives.

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I know, it's a pretty short script, but you need it to get your timing right.  You should also know what you want say to her when you ask her to marry you, but that is outside this instructable and totally up to you.  Here's mine: "Darling, if you will grant my wish, I will try to make your dreams come true.  Will you marry me?"

Yes, these words might sound sappy sweet, but of all the times in your life, this is when you want to use them!