Gender and Dating Relationships

The article by Andy Otto on Busted Halo makes a valid argument on these over the top proposals and what they really mean. He points out how in movies a proposal is often a surprise, however, it is very important that couples discuss marriage before hand. Without talking about marriage before a proposal does not help ensure a healthy marriage, and is not intelligent of couples to do. In movies we witness over the top engagements, which I would not necessarily want. I do wish to have a wonderful and intimate proposal; however, I do not need anything crazy or outrageous. These crazy proposals may be really nice, but I do not think couples should not forget of what is truly important, and why they are proposing and deciding to spend the rest of their life together. While these extreme demonstrations of love for each other are nice, the smaller things are a lot nicer for me and I would appreciate them more. Even when it comes to a proposal a simple and intimate gesture is all I would want. My sister and her boyfriend have been talking about marriage for a long time now and I do not think it will be a surprise when he proposes. They are soon to move in together and will know what its like to be with each other all the time before they make the decision of becoming married, which I believe is very smart of them.