Proposing to our boyfriends was the best thing we ever did

 'Proposing was my way of making amends': Sarah and Stuart's

Close: After initially breaking up the couple are now engaged

Sarah Mead, 28, a primary school teacher from Southgate, North London, proposed to Stuart, 28, on January 21, 2012, to prove her love after they broke up.

Love: Sarah proposed in an aquarium

 'Ihid the ring I bought for him in his sock drawer': Becky and James's

Happy: Becky and James on their big day

Becky Moffat, 28, a fertility nurse from Dawlish, Devon, surprised James,32, on February 29, 2008, after he’d been dragging his feet about proposing.

'Go for it - I married the man of my dreams': Sal and Steve's

Married: Sal and Steve

Mum-of-three Sal Metcalf, 44, from Oxford, would have been waiting forever if she hadn’t proposed to partner Steve, 43.