At first, you had moments of joy because it was such a heartfelt move. However, if you sit down and think about it, she proposed to him because he hadn't. They had spoken of marriage before and have been together for about 7 years, but he still hadn't proposed. That kind of made me give him the *side eye*. However, I am merely a viewer looking from the outside in.
Now, in no way am I judging, because what works for you works for you. I'm just interested in the reactions of our readers. Do you think Chrissy's seizing of the opportunity will cause future problems in the relationship? Or is it a good thing that she proposed to him? Is it good for women to "wear the pants"? What has worked for you in your relationships? Is this "phenomena" even that serious?
Women taking the reins in relationships and proposing to their significant other is become a new phenomena in today's world. Thumbs up or thumbs down?
My hubby proposed to me, and I'm glad. But I don't think it's a bad thing when women do. My good friend did, and she and her loving husband will celebrate five years of marriage in September. Btw, she did give him a ring- but he went out and got her one, too. He felt it would be important for her to still be able to flash that rock. :-)
ReplyDeleteI honestly would not propose to a man. I'm more traditional and believe more in, "a man that findeth a wife, findeth a good thing." Not that I knock anyone else's method but I prefer to be proposed to rather than doing the proposing. I may ask in conversation if he wants to marry me, but as far as buying the ring and getting down on one knee, nope not me.
ReplyDeleteMost men will roll with it if you offer it, regardless of how much they really like you. I will teach my daughter never to be some man's might-as-well-woman. If he wants to propose, he will. If not, you need to find someone who will.
ReplyDeleteI saw the episode and I enjoyed it. I believe there are some men out there who won't take the initial step because of their hang-ups and they just need the push. I think in Chrissy's case, she's been the solid rock for Jim in many aspects including business. Had she not put in the effort to tell him about Sommaya's lack of talent, he might have made a horrible decision. I do prefer my man to be the masculine man including every aspect such as ordering my food for me at dinner, but that's just what works for me. I do applause women for going out there and getting what they want.
ReplyDeleteI did not propose to my Ex but I did tell him marry me or I'm out...there comes a time in your life were you just gotta move on to bigger and better things if he aint willin to do it you gotta roll...I guess proposing does the same if he says no then you know its time to bounce. But after years of no proposal and he finally say yes you have to wonder why
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