Dear Annie: Is it wrong for a woman to propose to a man?

To Annie, please:

I finally made the decision to take matters into my own hands and pop the question myself after waiting for him to propose for nine years. His answer? He texted me to end our relationship after saying he needed to check his financial situation.

In retrospect, it’s brutally obvious: He doesn’t want to ask if he doesn’t.

How do you feel about such circumstances? Should women ever pop the question, or does it merely make them more vulnerable to heartbreak if the sentiments aren’t reciprocated? Women Making Proposals

Dear Proposal:

Above all, you seem to have escaped a bullet. Thank glad he declined. Nevertheless, I don’t believe that a woman asking a man to marry her is inherently bad. We are in the year 2025.

As long as both individuals are prepared and eager to commit, it shouldn’t matter who asks the question. Your experience does, however, bring to light a crucial reality: No proposal, regardless of who makes it, can make a partner more committed or prepared.

You learned a vital lesson from this situation: deeds speak louder than words. When someone doesn’t consistently put out effort or exhibit commitment, it’s frequently an indication that they might not be prepared for the kind of relationship you deserve.

You deserve a partner who shares your enthusiasm for creating a future together.

How Can My Cheating Partner Be Forgiven? is Annie Lane’s second anthology. Available in paperback and e-book formats, it includes popular essays about marriage, adultery, communication, and reconciliation. For additional information, go to http://www.creatorspublishing.com. For Annie Lane, send inquiries to [email protected].

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