But if the fantasy "proposal" is a symbolic gesture, with couples often discussing marriage before the event, why are we holding onto it, and what, exactly, is it a symbol of?

But he hasn't. The proposal gets the whole matrimonial show on the road and traditionally, at least in most cultures, it has been the responsibility of the male.

The XX Factor Why the Sexist Marriage Proposal Won’t Go Away By Amanda Marcotte Dec 05, 20123:40 PM ...

A Simple Fix for a Better Marriage Proposal One partner—any partner—proposes. Later, the other one does too. By Joe Pinsker Roy Hsu / Getty ...

Although our conception of marriage has shifted dramatically over time, for the most part we expect men to take the lead when it comes to marriage proposals. While nearly 75% of American adults ...

One "Family Feud" fast money round leads to wedding bells. One future mother-in-law's video has gone viral after capturing a heartfelt proposal during a night of playing a home version of "Family ...

That’s quite a strikeout in a key spot. A man as was captured proposing to his significant other at a Worcester Red Sox game… but it did not end with a home run.

Takahashi’s unique proposal not only earned him a hand in marriage, but also a world record. The country-wide “Marry Me?” trek won the Guinness World Record for “Largest GPS Drawing” in ...

It’s a good thing she didn’t say no. Kevin Sheridan, 37, of East Grinstead, West Sussex, England popped the question this week by getting his proposal tattooed on his left shoulder. She… ...

Art World This Man’s Epic Marriage Proposal at the Met Museum Went Down in Art History—at Least Until the Guards Arrived What he did took "engaging" with art to a whole new level.

Though an underwater proposal was a romantic idea, Montgomery was nervous that things could go wrong. In fact, a few things “actually went wrong” on the big day, June 12.