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Private... and not just *proposed to*, the same goes for *proposing*.
I have proposed once...24th of December 2015 (yes, corny... I know).
I was meant to be off from work that day; but the head-chef had gotten into a strop, phoned in sick and said he'd be back on the 27th (how convenient... after Christmas).
I refused to work Christmas Day; I was supposed to be off, we had invited people over, and my, now, ex would not have been amused would I have gone to work.
I was supposed to work only 1/2 the day on the 24th... which made it possible for me to prepare to propose... but I had to work the whole day because I had to prepare a whole Christmas meal, 3 courses, for 65 elderly residents (who suffer from Dementia... so dietary needs had to be taken into account) + 20 staff.
I worked my ass off that day... I prepared everything; whomever was going to cook (there were no other chefs available...) only had to warm it up and present it nicely on plates/ dishes.
I came home shattered... but I still wanted to propose; so I got ready, got the ring and went to my... ex.
I kneeled down, got the ring out and... I could not get a word out; I broke down in tears.
I guess she must have picked up on a few words through all the sobbing... and she said 'Yes'.
I don't want to look like a suck doing the bended knee in public. I should get really hot sex for a marriage proposal and want that. No so easy in public.
Definitely private, which is the way my husband did it. It was in a public place, but it was done spontaneously and privately. The one guy that tried to force my hand in public was left on one knee while I got a ride home. I had already told him "no" but he didn't think I meant it. I don't say things I don't mean.
Public would be awful. Apart from it no longer being a romantic moment between just us, you basically have to say yes because of all the pressure of everyone watching. Then in case you want to pump the breaks on that or something, you have to have a very awkward talk later.
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Private... cozy... romantic... intimate... (There's more, but I think you see where I'm going here.)
Private, because it sounds more sincere and humble than in public. Proposing in public sort of forces the person to say yes, as well as assumes the person will say yes.
Private. In public, they're pressured to say yes, which may not be their honest answer. I want honesty.
Hey a yes is a yes! Sometimes you have to use a little leverage! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I was proposed to in private. Like, he knew I would say yes, and I knew his proposal was coming, but a public proposal still feels like a lot of pressure to say yes in front of a bunch of people who don’t even know us. It seems like it would feel weird.
Private
Cause I don't like to be put in a spot. If it's only us two, then the affection is even more real and not for a show for other people.
But i don't mind public proposal if it's in front of only a few people or important family members. But only if we've already talked many times before about living together and building a family.
Unless you have had these talks and KNOW for SURE that she wants to marry you…. You should NEVER propose in public. Either she may feel forced to say yes or it could be a very awkward experience for both of you.
The decision to get married one is a choice that both people need to be ready for. They both need to know that she or he is the person they want to marry.
It’s better to talk in private about these things. Most people don’t wake up one day and decide to propose, at least MOST don’t. It should be between both people when the time comes
private... if I say "no" he won't feel humiliated :D
I will shrivel up and die if my boyfriend proposed in front a lot of people. His mom and sister are the only ones who get a pass of being there.
In private because 99% of those people in public are not invited to the wedding
Private. Sometimes I wonder if people who propose in public do so to put more pressure into their partner saying yes.
I would rather have a private proposal unless it is a proposal I want. Otherwise, there is undo public pressure to accept.
People should act their actual adult maturity and keep things "don't be a showoff" - these days everyone wants to flaunt an ego
lol i like it big, so i'd prefer big proposal but only if it's mutual feelings with the man i love. But if it's one sided then I'd rather it be private so I could reject it
I would rather propose in a private setting with maybe one hidden cameraman to catch it happening.
i wouldn't mind if it's a public place but i wouldn't want it to be a huge center of attention thing.
I want to propose at the Super Bowl in front of the world 😊
In private, I'd rather have this moment between me and my lover
Def private.
I'm very humble and I don't like to draw attention to myself
In private because I would not want to publicly embarrass her with my rejection.
My wife proposed to me in private. But I would have appreciated it either way. We're the only people it concerned so I could have cared less if she had done it public.
Well for me, being a manly man, I have to say, public.
Private so I can pace around after nervously asking myself “what have I done.”
True story!
Of course, if he does it in an open area, which will be private for both of us, I will refuse. 😂😂😂
@Billlewis I understand, if I have difficulty, I will say it
@Billlewis You're welcome 😊🤗
Private. Wouldn't want any "shows" cause that's really what it is.
If someone proposed to me, I'd rather her do it in a video game. :)
Private, so its our moment together and our moment only
I wouldn't mind a public setting like a nice park or something, but just not with an audience.
My fiancee asked me in private
close and personal... don't need a show
Elegant, simple, and private.
Maybe add another poll option of "neither"? Lol? Just kidding! Kinda!
Private in a romantic place ❤️❤️❤️
In the woods 🌈🐻
Depends on how public is public.
I'd rather no proposal
In private.
In private.
Private
Oh get a room
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