Why would someone knee when they have to propose?

[TonyMetal___1986]

Is it some sort of humiliation and begging, plus how would you feel if she or he says no 😂

[browsingthroughthe]

@TonyMetal___1986 tradition however I do side with you Tony that - it's always felt odd to my mind the older I've gotten.

I mean - why should either partner, "submit" - but then hey, people bow or kneel at religious places of worship so

Go figure

[browsingthroughthe]

Go figure that one even hmm 🧐🤔

[TonyMetal___1986]

In worship places, that's it, so does he knee in front of her as an act or beggging and humility?

[TonyMetal___1986]

Why humility? It's because she is a person, not a god...

[AviatorTom]

It's a traditional way of the man showing respect to the woman. Being lower than her confirms that she is in charge of the answer. He is asking for her hand in marriage. She can answer any way she wants.

[TonyMetal___1986]

Since i'm a natural born leader, i'm not able to do such stupid actions 🤣

[sage2021]

Tradition to kneel down and ask for her hand in marriage so he can rape her legally.

[TonyMetal___1986]

You made me laugh hard hahaha 🤣🤣
It seems that all men who are married are raping their wives legally, well it's none of our business 😁

[browsingthroughthe]

Crikey 👀 🐊

[AviatorTom]

Are you sure it's not the other way around? After all, she's on top.😎

[Kvass]

Less distance to fall after a no

[TonyMetal___1986]

That's why i'd never knee and won't propose 😄
Good girl 🐶

[Kvass]

You keep repeating that good girl joke like a parrot.😂 I get it, your feelings got hurt. Get over it already.

[TonyMetal___1986]

I'm a human parrot 🦜

[TonyMetal___1986]

Kvass... Kvass... good girl... good girl 😂😂

[Kvass]

Old men nowadays

[TonyMetal___1986]

Yeah i'm very old, kid 🙂

[Beatriz90]

I believe it’s mainly a cultural tradition that symbolizes devotion, respect, and commitment. Kneeling makes the moment feel more ceremonial and emphasizes the significance of the question being asked. However, I think genuine love and the willingness to build a life together matter far more than following a particular tradition.

[TonyMetal___1986]

Thanks for sharing

[Beatriz90]

You are welcome!

[AMS700CX4u2]

It is considered a customary form of begging. Remember there was no promise of guaranteed wealth or prosperity. Much of life at that point was left up to fate. "Will you join me and we will work together to build a life for ourselves and our children" Many things could go wrong.

[TonyMetal___1986]

Thanks for sharing

[slatyb]

It's an relic of a patriarchal society when women were first chattel of their fathers, then of their husbands. If I were dating now, I would say "If you want the kneeling proposal with the diamond ring, you should probably date someone else."

[TonyMetal___1986]

Hell yeah 😁👍🏻

[Melody90]

I think it's a traditional gesture meant to show love, respect, and commitment. However, I don't believe a man needs to kneel to prove his love.

[TonyMetal___1986]

👍🏻👍🏻

[xawyx-3]

I think it's chivalry... but it can be sometimes interpreted as begging.

[TonyMetal___1986]

Right 👍🏻

[JazzieJanna]

I would like to know that to.
Why can't he just lay in bed and ask me I would say yes he doesn't have to be a knee

[TonyMetal___1986]

Right 👍🏻

Personally, if i'm in a serious relationship, it's because i want to marry the girl, so a proppsal would be lame, like why are we together if you aren't going to get married, i make myself clear from the first day, that i'm not here to play, if our relationship succeeds than we're going to get married...

[JazzieJanna]

Exactly 💯

[jahaims]

Made up traditions. Google why are diamond rings used for proposals. Different cultures have different marriage traditions.

[TonyMetal___1986]

Thanks for sharing

[Cidknee]

You got a point! It's old and outdated. It should be done away with. Nobody stays married anyway.

[TonyMetal___1986]

😂👍🏻

[Anonymous]

Traditionally, the man would kneel down when proposing so that, if the woman said no, he could punch her in the crotch.

[TonyMetal___1986]

😂👍🏻

If that's the case than i'll accept to kneel hoping that she says no haha

[NathanDavis]

only someone insecure would feel that way...

[TonyMetal___1986]

Glad that i'm insecure to keep my pride 😄

[NathanDavis]

you mean the "being told no" part?

[TonyMetal___1986]

The no part and the kneeling part...

[NathanDavis]

why would you propose to someone you don't even know if they want you...

[thund3rlight]

falling on one knee so you could fall on both once you marry.

[TonyMetal___1986]

Who will fall on both after marriage?

[Xoirwinkan]

I always understood it as some romantic display to impress her.

[MrChinaski]

Why do you exchange presents at Christmas? Blow out birthday candles? Where neckties? Only see topless women at the beach?

It just is.

[TonyMetal___1986]

So you don't see it as an act of humiliation and begging... etc

[MrChinaski]

nah.

[TonyMetal___1986]

Good

[DonaldDarko]

Shows men are simps historically.

[TonyMetal___1986]

😂😂

[MisterWack]

It is presentation.

[radiomechanic]

Tradition

[TonyMetal___1986]

👍🏻👍🏻