2006-12-30 10:56:56 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
He's humbling himself before her, for that moment...she's got the power (of yes or no)...
2006-12-30 10:59:51 · answer #1 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This tradition dates back to medival times when all women were dwarfs and men wanted to show there true love by looking in their woman's eyes, so they would get on one knee---down to their beautiful woman's eye level. After the feminist movement in the 1900s, it is believed that the reason became much different. It was a way of surrenduring to the woman who would torture you for the rest of your life.
In all reality, I think these stories may not be true. It is a means of showing respect like bowing in Asian cultures, or saluting in the military.
2006-12-30 11:02:07 · answer #2 · answered by A T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because its the start of having to beg for everything in his life. Plus he'll have to get used to not walking in shoes, as he won't be able to afford them.
2006-12-30 11:16:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
b/c its traditional and its the way to things the proper way even the most thuggish and gangsta hardest guys out there will turn out and give in to their pride just to make the one they love smile. thats a real man!
2006-12-30 10:59:53 · answer #4 · answered by Lagrima 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because it is tradition and sweet... be then again hiding the ring in food in a really nice resturant is nice also.. sky writing is cool and all the nice things you see in movies.. also asking during a imatate moment is nice also
2006-12-30 11:35:13 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know i guess its just tradition my boyfriend got n his knee an asked me and im only thirteen i didnt say anything it was just werid in away
2006-12-30 11:00:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it symbolizes the beginning of begging for everything.
2006-12-30 10:59:40 · answer #7 · answered by Nep 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a sign of respect...or maybe that's what it used to be. these days the reason might be to just look up her skirt lol just kidding :)
2006-12-30 10:59:27 · answer #8 · answered by Surfergirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For pure and simple chivalry!
2006-12-30 13:13:39 · answer #9 · answered by Special K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a form of begging. He wants you really really bad.
2006-12-30 11:01:44 · answer #10 · answered by Christine5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋