Who Should Ask, 'Will You Marry Me?'

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Mutee (m)
Who Should Ask, 'Will You Marry Me?'
« on: June 23, 2007, 05:55 PM »

Guys and ladies, Please kindly answer this question.
Who in a relationship is supposed to ask the question 'would you marry me'.
I mean is it nice for the lady to ask the question?
iice (f)
Re: Would You Marry Me?
« #1 on: June 23, 2007, 06:34 PM »

Whatever floats your boat
Ndipe (m)
Re: Would You Marry Me?
« #2 on: June 23, 2007, 10:02 PM »

I had a school mate who went by the alias, "Mutee". The guy was rival with a junior student, who was trying to establish himself as the school's musician.
rilla64
Re: Would You Marry Me?
« #3 on: June 23, 2007, 11:24 PM »

File!! Dont try it!
Mutee (m)
Re: Would You Marry Me?
« #4 on: June 24, 2007, 07:44 PM »

Ndipe, i don't think it's my Mutee. Name is Mutairu and i attended CDSS, Ikeja. Think u know me?
SMC (f)
Re: Would You Marry Me?
« #5 on: July 01, 2007, 12:16 AM »

The question is not "would you marry me" but  "Will you marry me" mate.

And in this modern day and age the question can be popped by either the man or the woman. Though it is traditional for the man to do the asking. For women who do not like overstepping the mark, they are given free rein to pop the question on the 29th of February (every four years).
Mutee (m)
Re: Would You Marry Me?
« #6 on: July 01, 2007, 07:16 PM »

Dear SMC,
I think the statement (would you marry me) in form of a question is correct.
'Will you marry me' this statement begining with the word 'will' is no longer a question but a command. 'Would' as it is being used in a statement makes it a question of which the answer may be a 'yes' or 'no' as the case may be.
Make a research into the topic- concord rules and agreement in English.

Just answer questions and not to correct cause it's not our language.
SMC (f)
Re: Would You Marry Me?
« #7 on: July 01, 2007, 08:51 PM »

Quote from: Mutee on July 01, 2007, 07:16 PM
Dear SMC,
I think the statement (would you marry me) in form of a question is correct.
'Will you marry me' this statement begining with the word 'will' is no longer a question but a command. 'Would' as it is being used in a statement makes it a question of which the answer may be a 'yes' or 'no' as the case may be.
Make a research into the topic- concord rules and agreement in English.


Just answer questions and not to correct cause it's not our language.

You are definitely wrong about the question. And English may not be your first language but it is mine. Be gracious enough to accept corrections instead of exposing your deficiency of the language further. It's not like I did not answer the question so I'D suggest you accept comments/suggestions/corrections in good fate.

PS. Whoever has told you that using the word "will" automatically turns a question into a command has certainly led you up the garden path. At the risk of giving an English lecture, I'll say the word can be used in a plethora of ways (for asking, for ordering, for stating, for showing e.t.c.). I suggest you research further or take a look at the meaning of the word in the Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary.
omogenaija (f)
Re: Would You Marry Me?
« #8 on: July 02, 2007, 12:33 AM »

who ever is ready to get married should ask
g-rock (m)
Re: Would You Marry Me?
« #9 on: July 03, 2007, 01:53 AM »

is this topic all about replyin or correcting english? . . . .anyway,in this mordern day,i'D say anybody can ask.
sima (f)
Re: Would You Marry Me?
« #10 on: July 27, 2007, 11:25 PM »

 Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked of course in our dreams Tongue Tongue Tongue Tongue Tongue Tongue Tongue Tongue
Oracle (m)
Re: Would You Marry Me?
« #11 on: July 28, 2007, 01:25 AM »

i wouldn't really feel right if a Lady asks me if I want to marry her.


* marry me.gif (21.26 KB, 225x229 )
omogenaija (f)
Re: Would You Marry Me?
« #12 on: July 28, 2007, 01:26 AM »

@ oracle aye ti yi ,  times have changed man ,  wats the big deal ?
Oracle (m)
Re: Would You Marry Me?
« #13 on: July 28, 2007, 01:15 PM »

I don't know, but it really feels like a big deal.
Its like Emasculation. Like i'm not man enough to do what I'm meant to do
or like i'm wasting time about the marriage thing.

That doesn't feel right.
ladebi (m)
Re: Would You Marry Me?
« #14 on: August 02, 2007, 04:43 PM »

The ladies ask the question a lot but they are not asking you to marry them but they want to know if you are going to marry them.
Ralvy (m)
Re: Who Should Ask, 'Will You Marry Me?'
« #15 on: August 02, 2007, 05:00 PM »

It dosen't really matter, but most likely, Its a man's responsibility,
I've heard of cases where the lady asked the man Y He has not asked her to marry him!
joeola4u (m)
Re: Who Should Ask, 'Will You Marry Me?'
« #16 on: August 02, 2007, 05:12 PM »

From my own view,the man should do the job, but if it comes from the Lady,which means she's speeding up the reaction(No room for time WASTERS in ladies lives}
Echidime (m)
Re: Who Should Ask, 'Will You Marry Me?'
« #17 on: August 02, 2007, 05:28 PM »

when your having sex,Whoever enjoy it most should ask right there when the HIT is still on. I can remember my former girl friend, while blessing her with all what GOD has giving to me,she cried out p-l-e-a-s-e would you marry me and MESS me till I die?Huh P-l-e-a-s-e- don't say noooooooooooooo

Ralvy (m)
Re: Who Should Ask, 'Will You Marry Me?'
« #18 on: August 02, 2007, 05:35 PM »

Quote from: Echidime on August 02, 2007, 05:28 PM
when your having sex,Whoever enjoy it most should ask right there when the HIT is still on. I can remember my former girl friend, while blessing her with all what GOD has giving to me,she cried out p-l-e-a-s-e would you marry me and MESS me till I die?Huh P-l-e-a-s-e- don't say noooooooooooooo



lol, she probably said that 'because she was so into IT, I mean high on sex!
OlowoTee (f)
Re: Who Should Ask, 'Will You Marry Me?'
« #19 on: August 02, 2007, 05:38 PM »

@Poster
Most acceptably, It's the guy.
Caradona (f)
Re: Who Should Ask, 'Will You Marry Me?'
« #20 on: August 02, 2007, 05:43 PM »

@ TOPIC

I wouldn't dream of asking a man to marry me, even if my Life depends on it. YUKS!!! Tongue
If a woman asks a Man, "Will you marry me". Before she knows it, she becomes a doormat and a mother of 12 kids.
Ralvy (m)
Re: Who Should Ask, 'Will You Marry Me?'
« #21 on: August 02, 2007, 05:45 PM »

@Caradona;

fcurz, u need tu consider all those things before jumping in2 the marriage*
If lovereally & truly exists, they'll be nufn like that
ngojoygurl (f)
Re: Who Should Ask, 'Will You Marry Me?'
« #22 on: August 02, 2007, 05:50 PM »

The Bible says whosoever that fines a wife fines a good thing and obtain favour from the Lord! so is strictly for men ok!!

Don't try it o if you are a woman,  Tongue
babyosisi (f)
Re: Who Should Ask, 'Will You Marry Me?'
« #23 on: August 02, 2007, 05:53 PM »

Quote from: Caradona on August 02, 2007, 05:43 PM
@ TOPIC

I wouldn't dream of asking a man to marry me, even if my Life depends on it. YUKS!!! Tongue
If a woman asks a Man, "Will you marry me". Before she knows it, she becomes a doormat and a mother of 12 kids.

good point.
You don't want the man to wake up tomorrrow and blame you for forcing him into marriage
let him do the asking.
That is a manly duty Grin

when he asks it also means he's financially and emotionally able to handle the job
coollove
Re: Who Should Ask, 'Will You Marry Me?'
« #24 on: August 02, 2007, 05:59 PM »

outrightly is the guy that will ask that question.

its the girl that is marrying not the guy. that is why in every wedding it reads  woman weds man and not otherwise.
Baxilexi
Re: Who Should Ask, 'Will You Marry Me?'
« #25 on: August 02, 2007, 06:11 PM »

my fellow nairalanderians, if the couple think or know there totally caught in each others web of love, why then do they need to ask the "question" or would they soon be a question for having kids. "honey i think i should get you pregnant". i think its bad enough that the guy has to beg 4 love. ladies please be merciful
osereka (m)
Re: Who Should Ask, 'Will You Marry Me?'
« #26 on: August 02, 2007, 07:36 PM »

Beigin comfrence abi which comfrence women go do d oda time?
when women all  agree say wetin a man fit do women go de do am
so, me tinks say na woman surpose to de ask for a mans hand in marriage Cheesy
sage (m)
Re: Who Should Ask, 'Will You Marry Me?'
« #27 on: August 02, 2007, 08:07 PM »

Where are the Femnists Grin Cheesy Cool

Oya Weselyn A reply Tongue Cool
denex
Re: Who Should Ask, 'Will You Marry Me?'
« #28 on: August 02, 2007, 08:10 PM »

The partner who feels they have something special going and believes the other person is holding back should should break the ice. However popping the question is getting kind of old. I can't ask anybody "will you marry me?" as if the marriage is for only my own benefit.

"Let's get married"!

End of story.
presido1 (m)
Re: Who Should Ask, 'Will You Marry Me?'
« #29 on: August 02, 2007, 08:55 PM »

old question, when time reach just tell am say i wan bring pammy for your pale next week ooo how u see am baby. as a jaaga no need to form oyibo. If she ask me she go bring pammy for my people as well, pay for my head then i go follow am go their house later i go change my name to their name as the case may be.
crazykid (m)
Re: Who Should Ask, 'Will You Marry Me?'
« #30 on: August 02, 2007, 09:00 PM »

It’s supposed to be the man who should ask the question.

A woman shouldn’t put herself in that position because she doesn’t know if the man is financially prepared for the marriage, or if the man has other plans for his future.

C_JAY (m)
Re: Who Should Ask, 'Will You Marry Me?'
« #31 on: August 03, 2007, 12:32 AM »

I'v not earned the right to offer an opinion but I hope when i get there I won't have to pop the question to confirm if she'll

marry me. Our antecedents should have foretold the likelihood of our getting married

Perhaps for formality's sake it'll be ok to ask, and that's always a man's job to do.
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