is it okay for the woman to propose?

Personally I do not see anything wrong with women proposing to their love one, but I can't see me doing so, as I am old fashion as you also. Though there are some women who do it as their boyfriend may be shy and sounds like it can all be okay. I have also heard that some men do no like for the women to propose as they feel offended. I guess a women would know if the man likes it or not. I would prefer for me that the man proposes if marriage was for me.

you know what asyria, i really have plans on proposing to a guy in the future. for me its cool and its fun and its showing your pure and genuine love for your man. i too before was kinda conservative about this matter but i have realized it doesn't matter if the man or the woman who propose...the matter is if the one whose being offered of the proposal say yes. and guys nowadays wears jewelry and on what we can offer for men..of course our everlasting love and care for them. =))

i think it would be really liberating to be able to propose like men do. but come to think of it, id rather wait for him to pop the question. if you can get away with rejection easily, then maybe you can try doing it.

I agree with you that the man should propose in a relationship. I think it still is, although women have achieved greater independence. However, there may be exceptions but not usually.

I have never been able to adjust to this women proposing thing. It just doesn't feel right. I don't have a rational reason for the way I feel either. Men and women are different. Our bodies and our minds are designed differently. There are just some things that are better suited to men, and some things that are better suited to women. I like the ideals of equal pay, voting rights and all that but I believe a woman is a woman and a man is a man. We have different tendencies. It just feels like proposing is one of those things better left to men. Besides, what could be more embarrassing for a man then to have his girlfriend get down in bended knee with a ring - especially in front of his buddies?

its nt abt old fashioned ..... i thk guys should always propose first . gals are the most sensitive and loving creatures .... i think they deserve to be proposed first ......

I think that it is perfectly acceptable for a woman to propose to a man. Of course, the other way around is more "traditional", but everyone is not traditional, and I think that if it feels right, then there should not be a question. I really think that is the most important thing in any relationship ... that it feels "right" and not forced or rushed or anything.

I am a girl and I would gladly propose if the guy was being a chicken hehe yes actually I would. I think it's perfectly okay for a girl to move the first step and it isn't a rule either, for a guy to propose. So yeah I would gladly do it if it were some guy I truley loved but I don't know what the guy would have thought about it

I think it is not okay that the woman will propose to a man and it's awkward to see that way because we are all used to see that man is the one proposing and not woman.Man should be the one to propose to a woman because He will be the one responsible for the family or shall I say will be the head of the family.

I agree with you. I'm old fashioned about that as well. I would never propose to a guy or ask him out on a date. But I'm really strange :/

I'm also a little old fashioned and personally I would prefer it if the man proposed to me! But I don't think there is anything wrong with a woman proposing. I guess it just won't be a traditional proposal with a ring or anything, maybe it would just be more of a promise that the couple is going to get married that isn't sealed with anything tangible like a ring.

Asyria51 I thinks ok for the woman to propose but I would not recommend it and here is why. Its in a mans nature to pursue a woman and win her. Especially if he wants her bad enough. My aunt told me that a man that adores you should be the one who you give your love to if you love him back. I tell women everyday do not chase after a man because he will eventually loose interest in you after he gets what he wants, then leave! I don't need to explain what I mean do I? So in my opinion leave the proposing to the man.

In this modern age, i think its okay for a woman to propose. however since weddings and proposals are so full of old traditions its a bit tricky on what to give. try giving him something manly like engagement watch maybe.

Although i'm young, i'd want to be proposed to not be the proposer... But i guess if the woman would WANT to propose, then she would first have to propose the IDEA of marriage. Then proceed with caution :)

I think if the woman is secure enough, she can propose a guy to marry her. Just like what happened on Friends with Monica and Chandler, she was going to propose to him, but in the end, he did the request. For me, I still think is pretty weird to imagine myself proposing to someone. I probably would prefer to wait for the guy do that, but I never really like someone, maybe I will change my mind.

hahaha, funny thing asyria51, I will never propose to a man. That's so cheap and disgusting! Whatever will happen to the relationship the girl got the blame!Oh gosh, that's unimaginable!

Hi, asyria! I don't know if it feels right if a woman proposes to a man. I think it's awkward. As I've known, it's always the guy who proposes a marriage for a woman. But, I've heard stories of a woman proposing to a man. If my memory serves me well, the woman gave a ring to the man. It's funny though but you will see that the woman is really into the guy. :)