Can a women ask a man to marry her?

Question

I mean I know that it has always been traditional for a man to ask a women to marry him. But the way the world is now, What are your opinions on a woman asking a man to marry her. Will it make a man feel less masculent? Any opinions?

Answer 1

I've read this book on " He's just not that into you", very interesting!! Different people have different view. Some view this as not their style. Some are okay with it. In this modern era, it doesn't really matter who really does the proposing. But as a girl, frankly speaking, given a choice we would still love to be proposed and not to do the proposing, am I right? Have a peek at the book, it will give you the answer you are looking for. Let a man who profession is on these issues to advise you.  Trust me, this guy is good. Even Oprah thinks so too.

Answer 2

Yes, but don't get hurt if he is not ready.  If he were ready, and you did your job of letting him know that you do want to get married, he would have probably asked you already.

Whatever you do, do not plan a surprise wedding.  They never last.

Answer 3

I don't think its a good idea because it makes a woman feel and look desperate... Just talk to your boyfriend about marriage and give him hints that you want to get married. If you ask him to marry you he might not say yes because he might not be ready. He will feel really pressured. Let him do the job. He will pick out a perfect ring for you and he will make it perfect. Just be patient and let the man do his job. You wont regret it trust me.

Answer 4

I think it is just fine! If you want to be the one to do it I say do it.  

Answer 5

In my opinion, it would relieve so much pressure off the man IF he was going to propose soon. I do not believe it will make a man feel less masculine or dominant either.

Answer 6

It happens all the time.  Go for it.

Answer 7

Yeah! You have the right to do it, so don't wait or hesitate you will be succeeded i hope so.

Answer 8

i wouldn't do it, but if you want to, do it.  don't expect an enthusiastic response, since you took him manhood away.  if my boyfriend wants to marry me, he should ask.  I'm all for women's lib and everything, but there are just some things a guy should do.  proposing is one of them.

Answer 9

As far as masculinity goes it would depend on the man, but as you have pointed out in todays age it is more acceptable for a women to ask a man to marry her, you've even seen it in pop culture through movies and t.v.

Answer 10

yea, the world today maybe completely changing from back then, but let the guy make the move

they are supposed to be the one in the relationship to be masculine, which is to propose

i think it would kinda bring him down if you ask, he might feel out of place....you know?

good luck girl.

Answer 11

i've jut asked my boyfriend to marry me we have been together 8 years and I had been away for one week in greece at my frriends wedding i missed him loads and was feeling so romatic after my friends wedding that i just went and bought a ring.  I asked him when we were both in bed he didn't feel that I had taken anything away from him he thought it was great that i had done it as he would never have expected it all my friends also thought it was different therefore making the story moe interesting to tell. the only thing is when we buy the wedding ring i will be getting a new engagement ring that he's buying which he wants to do.

Good luck just do it it is a womans world after all!! ha  

Answer 12

It's not common but it does happen. I believe the date that women are traditionally "allowed" to do it is February 29th so it looks like you just missed it and need to wait awhile.

I'd want to be very sure before asking, the same as a male would be asking the female.

Answer 13

its pretty weird... but ok.

Answer 14

Of course it OK to ask him. Modern women want equality dont they? reach out and take it.

Answer 15

I say go for it. I hope that you would know him enough to know if by you proposing if it would hurt his masculinity.  i think a lot of guys are open to it now, just not a lot of us women do propose so they arent really used to the idea. i didnt but i think women would do a better job of it anyways :P Good Luck with your decision :D

Answer 16

Personally, I think it's weird. But that's just me.

Do what you want

Answer 17

It's not traditional, but s***w tradition. It's the 21st century.

Answer 18

It all depends on the man. Mine is glad I gave him a chance to propose, but that's just because he had an elaborate day planned out. When I told him that it was a good thing he proposed, because I would have, he was quite pleased to hear that.  

Answer 19

men like to be in controll and I all but asked my man but was glad that I didnt bc he had a totally romantic plan set out.