By Chukwuma Miriam
Marriage proposal is an event where one person in a relationship asks for the other’s hand in marriage. If accepted it marks the initiation of engagement, a mutual promise of later marriage. It is traditional for the man to make a proposal to the woman directly but today women are now making that move, especially in the Western world. Nigerians have joined the trend after a video went viral on social media about a woman proposing to her spouse at the mall and the man rejected the proposal claiming he is married.
Mrs. patience Iloh said, “the woman took a step that she should have been very careful about. Before a lady would think of proposing to her spouse, she should have studied if the man is ready and truly loves her, so she won’t embarrass herself. And the man was really heartless and wicked, why date her when you know you are married.
So, ladies will you propose to your spouse in public and to the guys what will be your reaction if your spouse proposes to you.
Ebuka Nnoli: I won’t accept, it’s embarrassing. I should be the one to propose to her. But after she has proposed which I won’t accept I will collect the ring and propose to her, that is the right thing.
Barr. Victor Ocheja: I will be super shocked and surprised. Before she proposes at least she should have studied me well and know if am ready mentally and financially but, if am on the same page with her about the marriage and I love her, I will accept the proposal gracefully.
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Ezeiruaku somoto: My reaction will be…. What do you think you are doing? Am not going to accept because I hate it when a girl comes after me. It’s weird.
Thompson Edekor: I would request for us to speak in private because am a guy; am the one who is to propose. I won’t accept.
Ladies, would you propose to your spouse in public?
Oyeyiga Mary Oluwadamilola: Actually, I see nothing bad in that. Yes, I can but before I do that I would make some meaningful findings to know my place in his heart because, I don’t want to get embarrassed.
Evangeline Obiakowa: uhh no, I can’t do that. No rule states it should be the guy, but the society has made it the guy’s job, so I can’t let my own be awkward.
Vivian Daniels: yes I can, it means I’m telling the world I’m proud of him. If we love each other and we are ready, then I can propose. Am not ashamed of that.
Chioma chukwuma: No, I can’t do that. It is not my thing, it’s his responsibility to do that not me.
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