Do you think it is wrong, as a woman, to ask your partner to marry you?

I honestly don't know how I feel about the subject myself, but my sister is living with her partner and she has always insisted she never wanted to get married...until recently.

I suggested that maybe she should be the one to ask him, to which she shrieked and said 'No way, that's the mans job!'

I probably wouldn't ask, but I don't see any reason why the girl can't ask. Some men need that not so suttle hint that the woman is ready for marriage. If they don't ask themselves, they may never get asked.

Women's Lib.... Of course it's ok for her to ask. I say go for it- especially if he thinks that she never wanted to get married. He won't ask her.

She can drop hints to him-- like she is ready to get married now. Or she can just ask!

How neat-- let us know if she asks and how it turns out.

I personally would never do it. Not that I think it's "wrong," but I do believe that it is something the man should do, and if he doesn't - then he does not want me or has no guts. In either case, why would I do it?? I don't want a guy who does not want me, and I certainly don't want a Mr. Gutless.

I dont see anything wrong with this situation. Its only a matter of how you should say it to him. Maybe you may start by telling stories about married life. And when you are in that topic already, you may just simply open about the idea of you two getting married already. See where it goes from there. Youll know whether he is into the marrying stage already or not yet. You cant just sit down and wait. You also have to plan on your next moves - whether it would be with him or not.

good advice,bammer. i have always wondered about this question..my friend used to say that it is nature 's law for the man to pursue the woman...but, i think that times have changed...what with women holding better positions etc...

Keep in mind though, most guys like to "win and conquer." It is in their nature. If they like a lady, they will go for her and try to win her over. A lady who "offers herself," so to speak, might not be so valuable to them. Now, if the guy is in love and plans to propose but is a little nervous, he will be happy if the lady helps him out; but if he has no intention to marry? Ouch! That can be a difficult situation.

I don't think that god has specified this job for men only, may be in conventional theory said that men should ask first but now society has changed and lot more developed so in this new era women can easily ask first to her partner.

yes i agree to rupu, there are many instances where girls are starting to take the first step

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Many of the points mentioned above are true, finally it all depends on the personality of the concerned persons.

Dear Bubble, Sure go ahead and propose to him. There's
nothing wrong with girls proposing. A long time back
a girl proposed to me.

Take 3 months of your salary and get him a nice
diamond ring. Remember the 4Cs
- Carat, Clarity, Cut and Color.

-F

if you truly love your partner then, just make a move and tell them, its quite simplle

I do agree, right time and on how you will say it. Your partner soon to be would not be so rude if he will directly refuse without hurting you or if he refuse maybe you still have time to prepare but i'm sure you'll get there.