Do you think a girl should propose to her partner?

April 7, 2010 1:35pm CST
I must admit, I proposed to my husband when I wanted to get married. Well, he didn't and I was soooo ready. But I know many girls or woman who insist that proposing is the mens job and they wouldn't want to do it. Do you think in this time of age women should take the initiative if they want to get married?
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@grkelly (1206)
• Malta
7 Apr 10
I dont agree with it, i dont find it so right and romantic. But after all if you see that the guy does not seem to take the initiative and that the process is taking too long, then the girl might as well propose herself =) I am glad i didnt have to do it though because i liked the way my husband proposed to me.
18 Apr 10
It can be quite romantic and unexpected for the man as well, though. And the proposal men make are not always romantic.
@Fire10 (293)
• United States
7 Apr 10
Being a fairly traditional fellow and married for 5 years now... I think it would have been so hot if my wife would have proposed to me! Especially seeming as we both knew things were headed in that direction! Traditional worked though :) Just might want to make it clear that he doesn't have to have the babies! haha.. :) When did you propose? Do you think the breach from tradition has affected your relationship?
18 Apr 10
I proposed on a ski holiday surrounding by beautiful snow. He wasn't all that keen on getting married and I wanted to get married to him badly. I needed a decision. We haven't regretted it since. He realised how much I loved him and needed him when I proposed and we plan to live 'happy ever after'. The first 3 years of marriage went well so far!
@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
17 May 10
Some of our friends have asked my husband how he proposed to me, and when he gets that question, he laughs and says that he didn't propose to me - I proposed to him. It is true, I was the one who proposed to him, and many people get surpriced when they hear that, because they still it is the man's job to propose. I know it was like that in the past, but today I think that the woman is free to take the initiative if she wants to get married, and my husband and I don't always do things the "traditional" way.
@saphrina (31552)
• South Africa
7 Apr 10
It is rare, as we are used to men proposing. But, i don't see a problem if two people really love each other. It comes down to the same thing, eventually. TATA.
18 Apr 10
Yeah, most women want the romance of being asked. But it can be nice for a man as well to be made felt so special.