"When Will He Propose?" Article

I believe that the article made some valid points. Times are changing and girls should now feel that they have the opportunity to propose to their boyfriends in reverse to the boyfriends proposing the the girls. I feel that the author of this article seems to be pushy when suggesting the new modern take on marriage proposals. Females are still allowed to wonder "when will he propose?" and I don't think he understands that. I think women feel this way because of their tendencies to be hopeless romantics, like myself. Also, he mentioned that the couple should discuss marriage before becoming engaged. I agree with this statement because it is good to plan ahead so there are not as many bumps down the road of the marriage; however, I love the element of surprise in proposals. I must admit, I love the sappy romantic movies where in the end, the man gets down on one knee, surprises the woman and proposes. In regards to the reader's question, I believe that men have some expectations in the process of becoming engaged. I think that men feel a sense of "manly-hood" when they "win the girl" when they propose. Also, I think that most men feel the need to fulfill traditions or they think that this is what they're "supposed" to do. In my family, I have not heard a story of a woman proposing to the man. In terms of discussing marriage and preparing for marriage, my sister, Tarah, and her husband, Mike, dated for 5 years before they got married. They waited because they wanted to be financially stable and prepared to start a life together. They had lived in an apartment for almost 2 years and felt that they were ready to begin their new journey together. Mike still was able to surprise Tarah when he proposed to her! She was not expecting the proposal until about a couple of months or a year down the road!