I was really excited about the idea of proposing to my boyfriend until I talked to some of my friends. They seem to think it's a really bad idea, that he might not like the idea of his girlfriend proposing to him. I really didn't think it was a strange thing to do. I had this beautifully romantic night planned but they've got me worried now. I don't want to freak him out! Do guys really think it's weird when girls propose?
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Comments (3)
I think that it is definately socially acceptable to do this now.
As to your boyfriend's response, you know him better than your friends, so you are in a better position to know what his reaction might be.
It is worth remembering that you do run the risk of rejection, but that a lot of guys appreciate it when a girl makes the effort
Posted by Amanda | March 26, 2008 3:44 PM
Of course it's weird -- just like women wearing trousers and voting is.
Seriously, there are some people whose identity is still tied up in being a "real man" or a "real woman". They will struggle with things like this -- it makes them feel unmanly or unwomanly.
But I suspect if you've made it into the 21st century, and you get along well enough with boyfriend to want to marry him, he's probably a bit more up-to-date than some of your friends.
Of course the self-help section of your bookshop will tell you that if you want to get married you should start dropping hints to make *him* propose to *you*.
Posted by Amanda2 | March 26, 2008 3:49 PM
Isn't it funny that you asked what guys really think and here we are, all ladies, and still trying to answer your question!
I don't know what to say. It totally depends on the people, not their sex.
I you wanna then do it. (Just make sure you don't wear a skirt - getting down on the knee might be difficult!!! )
Posted by Mel | March 27, 2008 3:43 PM