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When it comes to marriage, most women are conditioned to think that you need to wait for a man to choose you and make you a wife.
However as times change, women are realising that when it comes to marriage and choosing your partner, it is the woman who chooses the man and not the other way around.
When getting proposed to, women have different preferences, and here are some things that they consider before saying, ‘yes’ — assuming that they've already decided that the relationship is worth taking to the next level.
- Conversation
Before you can be surprised with a ring and beautiful words promising eternity, it is important to first have the discussion with your partner where you communicate that you are ready to get married.
- Location
Location, location, location! The proposal location is important as it can either make the proposal meaningful or very confusing. The location reflects on your relationship and determine how well you know each other.
- Creativity
A marriage proposal is not just about popping the question, it is about the creativity. Being creative does not mean being overly dramatic but is more about making the proposal extra special and unique.
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Before we get to the creative ways to say ‘no’ to a proposal, let’s first explore a woman’s story who was proposed to but declined the offer.
A Reddit user shared that she was in a relationship and had broken up with her partner due to infidelity, “I had left my ex due to the fact that he cheated on me with both men and women. And every time he would get too drunk, he would confess to me that he was gay.”
She continued to add how she was willing to make peace and somehow ended up being bombarded with a random proposal, “He was distraught for weeks and asked me to meet him in person to talk, so I agreed. He proposed to me in the McDonald’s parking lot and I straight up said 'no.'”
There are many reasons why women decline marriage proposals, however should you find yourself in a situation where you get an unwanted public proposal and you do not want to embarrass the other party — or yourself? Well, here are some creative ways women recommend you use to decline the proposal in a 'gentle' and witty way.
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Have you ever had to turn down a proposal? Tell us about it here.
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