In today's Dear Annie column, Annie Lane hears from a reader who got tired of waiting for a proposal and now wonders if a woman should ever propose to a man.
After dating 9 years, today's reader got tired of waiting for her boyfriend to propose, so she did. One week later he broke up with her over a text.
After nine years of waiting for him to propose, I finally decided to take matters into my own hands and popped the question myself. His response? He said he’d need to “see what his finances look like” -- and then a week later, he broke up with me via text.What are your thoughts on situations like this? Should women ever propose, or does this only set them up for heartbreak if the feelings aren’t mutual? -- Women ProposingFirst and foremost, it sounds like you dodged a bullet.
It shouldn’t matter who pops the question, as long as both people are ready and willing to commit. However, your experience highlights an important truth: If one partner isn’t fully invested or ready, no proposal -- no matter who makes it -- can change that. This situation taught you a valuable lesson, which is that actions speak louder than words. If someone isn’t showing consistent effort or commitment, it’s often a sign that they may not be ready for the relationship you deserve.
Annie-Lane @Exmeter @Mrose @Lll
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