Can a woman propose to a man

Canada
September 1, 2012 10:27am CST
Most of the time men used to propose to women for marriage, but looking at the case nowadays, the women are many in the system and some times some women find it difficult to get the correct partner. so if you find your self in that situation and finally you find a nice man whom you think will be best for you and then you always show him symptoms of love in order to attract him to propose to you and he is not doing it, then you observe that, he is interesting only that he is finding it difficult to say it out, can you also decide to propose to him? Because in case you delay, you can loose him to other women.
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22 responses
@ryanong (9665)
• Vietnam
2 Sep 12
I do..if i love that guy a lot and want to live as husband-wife with him...It is nartual i think. When love i say i love, if i don't love then i say i don't love...I am very straight, i just speak out what in my mind, my feeling. I am shy about it at all..if that guy loves me but don't want to get married then it is fine, i may love another guy and get married with another guy...Nowadays, many guys just want to love, being in love only and they don't want to get married at all..but me, i want to love/being in love and want to married after that...
@ryanong (9665)
• Vietnam
2 Sep 12
Sorry my mistake, i am not shy about it at all....
• United States
2 Sep 12
Yes. Women can propose to men if they want to. I have known a few women who have done it, but it was more of a, "Lets get married." Then he would say, "Really?" And then she would say, "Yeah. Lets go to Vegas, or lets elope somewhere?" Then he would usually say, "Sure, okay!" Usually, it's very nonchalant. Women know that men are uncomfortable with it, so they will take it into their own hands. They can do a formal proposal if they want to, or they can ask him to marry them, randomly, in a conversation. Look, here's some advice to you men out there. If you don't ask her, or propose to her when you should or when you can, then she can 1)Walk away, 2)Stay around and keep wondering when you are going to propose, or 3)She can ask you because she is sick and tired of waiting. Men, ask her the moment you get the chance, or lose the chance to do it. The ball is always in your court, but remember that she can take that ball away from you if you don't act now.
• Greece
2 Sep 12
I like this response and i see no reason why a woman should not propose to a man. I agree that men are uncomfortable with it, I'm not sure why...I think a woman must go about it in a clever way. OK it is a romantic gesture but you are making it to a man so you need to use your head and adapt your approach. Don't use the word 'marry' or 'marriage' and don't force the occasion. Wait for the right moment, when he is feeling romantic and then steer the conversation towards things loosely connected to the subject. You have to know your man very well before doing this and also be sensitive to any hint that he is getting alarmed, in which case change the subject immediately! Leave a reasonable time span before trying again.
@Metatronik (6199)
• Pasay, Philippines
3 Sep 12
For me there is nothing really wrong or I don't see any bad if the women nowadays are the ones who are courting to a man. Though I can still think and see the disadvantages at times but only case to case basis. First of all it depends on the country. If your country is a culture who are into Maria Clara conservative then chances are there are some people who are still conscious with that kind of mentality then it is becoming a big issue when women are courting the man. Second there are some cases that man could also take advantage the woman's feelings. In courting itself when a man is doing that then he is also playing with woman's feelings. So how much more with vice versa that woman will court a guy? Third there are some cases that woman became more possessive, being more jealous easily because that is also part of their defense mechanism or they are more afraid that the man will get away from them or the man can easily look for another woman.
@violann (436)
• United States
1 Sep 12
I suppose a woman could propose to a man, however I agree with jemmarespinosa (71) a woman is to be woed not the woe-er. Maybe drop some subtle hints.
• Philippines
1 Sep 12
hi there! thanks, yes maybe subtle hints. The man could start from there:D
• Philippines
1 Sep 12
hi there! A woman was created to be woed, not to woe. It's the men's job to court women.
• China
3 Sep 12
no,i cann't agree with you.why not women cann't court man.
4 Sep 12
I think it's ok for a woman to propose to a man.Everyone including women should pursuit of happiness,otherwise,your happiness may be far gone.
@Naseem00 (1996)
• Pakistan
2 Sep 12
Though you have specifically asked the question to women. Being a man, I don't see anything wrong with that. Yes a woman can propose a man.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
2 Sep 12
I am a woman and here in country men and women are equal. but in this matter, women can only speak her mind, maybe give a little hint. I haven't heard of any women here in our place directly proposing marriage to a man- like how man proposes to a woman. Like what i said...maybe a little hint a woman can do.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
3 Sep 12
I think anything goes now. I don't see anything wrong if a girl pops up the question to her man. If she thinks she found the right man for him and thinks that she is ready to settle down, I think he can propose to her man. (I just she sees the man responsible enough to be his future husband).
@mythociate (21437)
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
2 Sep 12
It doesn't matter. 'In Heaven, men are neither married nor given in marriage,' was something like what Jesus Christ said about the matter. That said, "proposal" is more of a 'deciding to take the next step' in a relationship---the man and the woman spend so much time together anyway, that "getting married" is just like 'getting your high-school diploma once you've gone to school the correct number of years.'
@iola2012 (172)
• Philippines
2 Sep 12
The essence of being a woman should act appropriately in the eyes of other people. Traditionally, women are supposed to keep the feeling so secretive and very refine. So proposing to man for a relationship or marriage, you really need a lot of guts to do it.
@nupur123 (392)
• Hyderabad, India
3 Sep 12
In todays world women is standing along with the men in every field so why not in proposing a men. Whats a big deak in this , i myself did this in my college days and that guy acceped it . If a person like someone they should judt go and share the felling , despite of thinking whether i am a girl or a boy .
@manduri20 (108)
• Uganda
2 Sep 12
i think so but it is very weird
• Philippines
2 Sep 12
Yes. If you really like the guy go for it but don't just pop the big question, talk to him and tell him that you want to be with him for the rest of your life and that marriage is the first step towards you're future together. Give it to him slowly, let him think it through and let him know that you'll make it worth his while.
@Jshean20 (14349)
• Canada
2 Sep 12
A woman proposing to a man is becoming more and more common, I see nothing wrong with it if this is what the woman wants to do. I'm a big softy and I can't wait to see how my partner proposes to me, for that reason I will never propose to someone instead I will patiently wait.
@sender621 (14894)
• United States
1 Sep 12
It should not slways be left up tp the man to be the one to propose marriage. A woman is just as capable of submitting a marriage proposal to a man. A relatiohio is not one side so the neither should the proposal be.
@natliegleb (5175)
• India
2 Sep 12
ya it can,i have had personal experience of that and so many good friends who are women tend to propose after certain time,but its very rare i would say
@NatachaR (39)
2 Sep 12
Many women would get offended if they are told to be a homemaker, but they still think the yy can ask men to be the one to ask one to be married. Pick and choose what you want to do. With so many lesbians one of these women have to be the one to ask. Today it doesn't matter.
@Angelpink (4035)
• Philippines
1 Sep 12
Most culture , it is the man who proposed and not the woman. It is so awkward to see a woman proposing. We grow in a culture where woman has to wait and let the man do all the moves. Some countries don't believe and don't practice this because they have this belief that ,and and woman have equal rights.
• Indonesia
2 Sep 12
Hello Why a woman propose to a man. It is good that man who propose woman. Because a man should protect woman from bad things. So for man, Choose the right woman.