It was unheard of a woman to propose to a man but in recent times, it is becoming an acceptable act especially as we push for a gender-equal world. Naturally, men are hunters. They like to pursue and conquer.
There is honor, dignity, and commitment that is given to a woman when she is pursued and won over. When a man asks a woman out, he has indicated his interest in her. The dating period is to know each other, the woman should not be the one to propose. Here is why:
1. It makes the woman look desperate
A woman proposing to a man will seem pretty desperate to him. The man begins to feel on top of the world once he gets a woman who proposed to him herself. No woman should be viewed as desperate by her man. That is so wrong.
2. Every woman should be pursued
There is honor and dignity that is given to a woman when she is pursued and won over. You are worthy of the pursuit. When you read Song of Solomon, you see how it states that the bride is pursued by her man over and over. Allow yourself to be pursued to the end, and allow the man God has for you to win your affection and claim you as his.
3. The woman may have no say in the relationship
The Bible says that a man who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favour from The Lord. A woman proposing to a man confuses that very dynamic. When you take the lead on a life-changing decision like this and don’t give him the opportunity to do it, you could be setting yourself up for possible indecision and lack of leadership from him in the future.
4. The man would not take the woman seriously
Just as a woman proposing might seem desperate, there is a tendency that the man will not take you seriously. He might renege on his vows and responsibilities the minute he thinks he is tired of you.
5. He might start feeling entitled later
You proposed to a man and he said yes. You are excited and hoping for a happily ever after. What happens when a man begins to think you forced him into marrying you? He starts to resent you and everything you stand for.