My wife proposed to me. Rather unceremoniously. Just, "I need to know if we are ever getting married. Otherwise I will need to find someone else."

Just like that.

But it certainly did get my attention.

Yes, however, I gotta say, they should still be polite and tactful!

Originally posted by Criminal
My wife proposed to me. Rather unceremoniously. Just, "I need to know if we are ever getting married. Otherwise I will need to find someone else."

Just like that.

But it certainly did get my attention.
Nothing says romance like an ultimatum.:|

I think it's fine, but really, since it is so strongly associated with the male taking that role, chances are there's a reason that the female hasn't been asked already.

I've been in several relationships where marriage (or the thought of marriage) played a part. My first relationship we always assumed we would get married but I never expected him to ask me; I figured we'd decide together. Then we broke up and I was in a serious relationship with a man for 5 years when we decided we'd rather be legally married if we were gonna live together than be common-law.

I think in either case, I could have done a big proposal and it would have been welcomed... I wish I could say the same about my current guy :\

However, in spite of my experiences, I think proposals are very romantic, and I harbor a secret fantasy that someday I'll meet a guy who might have that in him..

i dont see why it would be wierd to have the girl propose.i think its cool.

Ah... perhaps I'm old-fashioned, but I think it should be guy. Actually, my reasons for thinking so aren't really old-fashioned at all; it's just that the woman is usually ready to take the marriage plunge before the guy is, so it's best just to wait for the man to pop the question when he's good and ready. If a woman proposes before he's ready it could very well scare him off; especially in this day and age when so many guys have a healthy fear of marriage.

My mom propsed to my dad.

I think it could be really romantic, I'd have no hangups about it.

[i]If a woman proposes before he's ready it could very well scare him off

In my case, if the guy's not scared off by my looks, proposing wouldn't phase him hehe

Hell, I dont care. Make the woman do all the work for once :p :D

But what does the woman put on the mans finger? A diamond ring? Or does she give him the little brown ring later that night? :p

Originally posted by Manu
Jodi told me to say that I think it could be really romantic, I'd have no hangups about it.

Damn dude what's going on with you?

I might have a hang up about it because when I am ready to ask I will. It may put me in a awkward situation.

It was a mutual descision for us...we just sorta both decided at the same time....

I agree with SYM here, for the most part.

I'm an old fashioned girl... I would like to be asked by my man.

I'm hoping for the romantic proposal but the reality will probably something different! lol