Engagements & intimidation

You're convinced your guy is ready to propose. He just needs a little, um, "push."

So you make up a secret admirer. Threaten to leave the relationship. Maybe fake a pregnancy.

No big deal, right? Hmm.

Six in 10 brides have used "dirty tricks" to get an engagement ring, according to survey results published here. Those tricks include all the methods I just mentioned. (via Jezebel)

Honestly, I'm a little embarrassed for my entire gender after reading the article. Although I do admit occasionally embellishing stories to increase their potential for jealousy.

The bottom line: If a guy's only popping the question because of a dirty trick, your relationship will likely suffer later.

Weigh in, married readers: Did you pull any dirty tricks en route to your engagement?

(Ledger-Enquirer reporter Katie Holland got engaged without pulling any dirty tricks...unless you count the vampire games she learned from her "Twilight" obsession. Read her wedding blog here.)