Gender and Dating Relationships

In correlation to the article, I agree with some statements made, but disagree with others. Although I disagree with some ways our culture presents marriage, I do not see a problem with tradition, such as the man proposing or the woman taking his name. I do not think it is demeaning to a girl to be proposed to. In agreeing with the article, I do not believe that marriage should be some type of a surprise. I think that the couple should have discussed the situation prior and know that marriage is mutual and right for both of them. I do not see a problem in surprising the person on the day of the proposal. I think there is a difference between an unexpected proposal and a surprise on the day of the proposal. I think whatever makes the couple happy is decided between them. In answering the reader’s questions I think both men and women have expectations about marriage. In comparing to my parents’ love story, traditional plans were kept. My parents discussed getting married and knew they were going to get engaged, but my mom did not know when or how my dad would propose. My parents discussed and decided they wanted to get married, but my mom did not know she would be proposed to after a Phillies game. I do not think the tradition of a man proposing to a woman is harmful. I think that every circumstance is different for each couple.