Finding the right way to pop the question isn't easy.
The story of how you proposed is told to friends and strangers for the rest of your lives, so you want to choose something that won't fall flat over the dinner table.
And while some people choose to ask over candlelit dinners or iconic landmarks, one romantic developer decided to turn his proposal into a chance to build a customised computer game for his betrothed.
Austin Piech and Lauren Woodrick had been dating for a few years when he decided he wanted to take their relationship to the next level, so he decided to put together a playable proposal for his girlfriend to attempt to complete.
Piech posted a video of his ingenious proposal to YouTube, which has racked up almost 800,000 hits from impressed internet users.
Each level of the clever platform game features memorable moments from Piech's time dating his girlfriend - from their first date venue to holidays they'd taken together over the years.
According to the developer, his partner had no idea that the video game was a proposal - she thought she was just helping him to test out a new computer game he'd been working on.
As she navigates through each difficult level, the camera points out that the engagement ring is hidden behind the computer.
The final level of the game involves passing digital mariachis which, we are told, are 'playing' the same song Piech's grandfather proposed to his grandmother with.
Once she defeats the mariachi players, the credits reveal the message, 'It's dangerous to go alone. Take this!'
At this point, Piech pulls the ring out a ring which he hands over to his crying girlfriend. A tearful Lauren says yes, and the game becomes a success.
The viral video has gathered attention on Reddit today, with commenters remarking on the originality of the proposal.
'I'll marry you,' said user SupMatto.
'Best proposal i've ever seen, nice one bro,' agreed bakerXderek.
Thinking of popping the question? It might be time to book yourself into a coding class.
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