[relo_worries]

I have considered proposing. Was even planning on setting up a surprise once we moved in. Then this offer across the country came up and turned everything upside down.

I'd still do it in a heartbeat, but don't want her to think I'm proposing just to lure her across the country

[Mz]

Then you should tell her exactly what you said to me here and see where the conversation goes after that. But, do give her a bit of time to digest it before you expect productive discussion. Maybe let her know the above, suggest she think it over for a day or two and get back to you.