Traditions and Marriage

I agree with many points mentioned in the article. A lot of women expect men to propose in a romantic and creative way. They expect it to be a surprise; however, I believe that men and women should talk more about marriage because it is a big thing. They also go to huge extents to plan enormous "fairy-tale" weddings. And it is not just women who have harmful expectations- men do as well.

I do not think my parents had the typical engagement or marriage. When my dad proposed he did not get down on one knee; instead, he handed my mom a box and said, "I think you know what this it." And, they did not have a huge marriage, they got married in the rose garden in the Morris Arboretum. Their engagement and marriage was more practical, which is a good thing.