Should you propose in private or in front of others? / myLot

October 21, 2016 8:59am CST

What's more romantic, proposing in public in front of friends or family, or privately? The former case has the obvious drawback that your partner could feel under pressure.

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DianneN

@DianneN (254926)

• United States

21 Oct 16

Good question. I have two sons. One proposed in a restaurant and the other in private. It depends on the type of girl. My husband proposed in private. I would have been happy either way. By the way, each received a YES!

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Robert Centauro

@ourlot (982)

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23 Oct 16

I assume people propose when they expect a yes, so chances are kind of high.

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DianneN

@DianneN (254926)

• United States

23 Oct 16

@ourlot That's quite true! Lol!

Manisha

@ms1864 (6882)

• Bangalore, India

21 Oct 16

I would prefer it to be private. I'll tell the world when i want to...and how i want to.

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janice

@renicemae (4883)

• Philippines

26 Oct 16

I agree. The feeling is still the same.

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Dominique

@dodo19 (48166)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

21 Oct 16

I guess it depends on the person. My husband proposed in private, and that was fine for us. But doing it in public works well for some.

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Xavier Bage

@franxav (14591)

• India

21 Oct 16

Proposing in private is better.

Cristy

@magallon (19279)

• Philippines

21 Oct 16

I want it to be private. I think it is more romantic.

Laurel (L_B)

@Happy2BeMe (99353)

• Canada

21 Oct 16

I would say in private so that she doesn't feel like you put her on the spot.

Mike

@Mike197602 (15504)

• United Kingdom

21 Oct 16

I don't plan on proposing to anyone but if I did it'd be private. I'm not one for crowds or parties...plus if you get knocked back it's less embarrassing in private.