Pleasing Proposal or Pathetic Profession of Passion?

(I would like to start off by saying that if you are of the male gender or just a heartless female, this post is probably not for you.)


It's another one of those days that every girl dreams of: the day that her Prince Charming gets down on one knee and professes his love for her.  Whether it's on camera in front of millions of viewers or in a private and romantic location means nothing; all that matters is the love between the two people who are preparing to pledge their lives to one another.



This past week, we had the opportunity to give our opinions on proposals taken from books written by Jane Austen and Charles Dickens.  The first proposal is absurd; the man obviously has no feelings for the woman and only cares about the ways that marriage would benefit him.  The second proposal is touching; the man pours his heart out and bluntly tells the woman that he loves her.  However, while he expresses his love for her, he employs a few statements that were deemed pitiful by many boys in class because of their cliché nature. But is there really such a thing when it comes to something as romantic and heartfelt as a wedding proposal?


During a proposal, a man should say anything and everything that is on his mind.  If he thinks that her eyes sparkle like diamonds, why shouldn't he tell her that?  Hearing something like that will just make the moment even more special for the woman.


So boys, don't be afraid of those things that you call "clichés," because they are a lovely way to any girl's heart.