I am just curious about women proposing to thier boyfriends. I have been considering it, but I still have that dream of a guy getting down on one knee and proposing to me when the time is right for the both of us. What do you think?
2006-10-13 12:21:51 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Serious replies only. I am NOT desperate...it's an idea I am contemplating with. Marriage is something that will happen to me years down the road...I'm just curious about this.
2006-10-13 12:29:18 · update #1
How long are you wiling to wait for him to propose? Do you think he is ready? Have you both talked about the future? Have you both talked about marriage? You need to be very sure he is ready to commit to marriage before you propose. The last thing you need is to be turned down by him.
If you still have that dream of him proposing on one knee, maybe you could somehow explain to him what it means to a woman to have that type of proposal from the man she loves. It is the ultimate dream of every woman since she was old enough to know what a proposal was. Little girls dream of the man kneeling in front of her and presenting her with a diamond ring. They dream of the perfect white wedding with all the flowers and decorations.
I would suggest you try to wait a while longer. If you ask him, you will not get your dream proposal.
2006-10-13 12:29:30 · answer #1 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the situation arises don't wait. You only get one chance, I proposed to my boyfriend. I have had a guy get down on one knee, it was not all that impressive. That proposal lasted longer than the marriage.
Only you know when the time is right for you. Don't be afraid to take the chance.
2006-10-13 12:31:21 · answer #2 · answered by mellijenk 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the other poster who said that it depends on the guy. I understand that some guys wouldn't mind, but the man that I'm marrying would not have liked me proposing. He and I are very traditional and he sees his role as the initiator. He wouldn't have liked telling people that I proposed to him (and I wouldn't like that as much either). Rather, he delighted in planning a romantic proposal that took me by surprise. He got down on one knee and it really was like a fairytale. He wants to be my Prince Charming and I'm more than happy to let him play that role in my life.
2006-10-13 12:50:06 · answer #3 · answered by vgirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Over
2016-05-21 23:52:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that the majority of women come to the realization that they want to get married long before their partner does. Then there is some gentle coaxing done to get him there. Most guys are in no rush to get married and wouldn't propose without pressure from their partner.
So for the girl to propose.... the guy could see that as a lot of pressure and may feel cornered and uncomfortably put on the spot.
Just my thoughts.....
2006-10-13 12:40:22 · answer #5 · answered by Tony 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I asked my second husband to marry me. He warned me that he would definitely hurt me. I thought I knew better. I was wrong! And the part that hurt the worst was that I asked HIM, I think. My first husband (deceased), had to ask me 3 times before I said yes. He said that it was very stressful for him. I think that I will wait for a proposal next time around. It really is more romantic and fun to tell the children about in later years.
2006-10-13 12:27:08 · answer #6 · answered by Diana D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the guy. My husband would not have liked it, because he's "manly". But I have guy friends that would probably love it.
I guess most people let the man ask because it the signal he is "ready" for marriage. I think us women are willing to say YES a lot easier then men. Just my opinion.
2006-10-13 12:26:21 · answer #7 · answered by BuffyFromGP 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If YOU have to propose to HIM, he's not ready for commitment and the relationship will bottom out, quite possibly before the wedding. You MUST let the guy propose, for then you know he is truly ready to commit and you can say yes without hesitation.
Since he hasn't proposed, you're not the one for him. Move on.
2006-10-13 14:53:15 · answer #8 · answered by Rachel 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Clear a spot on the living room floor, place candles, and get the sexy foods, strawberry's and cream, or strawberry's and chocolate, lots of pillows, "barrow some" your on the floor with your man, wine, music, ask away.
Find a nice mans ring.
If it was me, Id find a silver band, right on top of it Id engrave hes taken by _your name..
Just a thought, but ya, what you waiting for, plan away.
2006-10-13 12:38:48 · answer #9 · answered by Faith Walker 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think, if he WANTS to marry you - he will propose. You won't have to. There's nothing wrong with making your relationship goals clear - but if if he knows you're ready for marriage, and is not taking the final step, something's up.
2006-10-13 12:26:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋