tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post6529308307205896898..comments2024-03-18T14:07:24.066-07:00Comments on Sweet Romance Reads: A Proposal on Bent Knee by Merrillee WhrenDonna Fasanohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09386295931460318306noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-76955039525135870032014-02-01T11:45:59.117-08:002014-02-01T11:45:59.117-08:00In Germany, we don't go down on our knees - wh...In Germany, we don't go down on our knees - when I first heard about it (actually, that was when prince Andrew in the UK proposed to Sarah), I thought it was truly odd. I see a marriage as being on one level, eye-to-eye. And yes, of course she can propose as well! I don't feel it's feministic - it's being on the same level . . . much of these ceremonies stem from the times when women had only one career - to marry, and they had to hook up the right man to do so. Now, a man isn't a career anymore. He's a partner. :-)Beate Boekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299015488989360031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-8928262678781300402014-01-31T22:25:46.998-08:002014-01-31T22:25:46.998-08:00I was thinking of the Monica Chandler proposal, li...I was thinking of the Monica Chandler proposal, like Sharyn, because Monica actually got down on her knee. I didn't think of the "on the knee" as offering yourself - quite powerful. I wonder if folk still do it today...?Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792443414478682811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-39041970268077514162014-01-31T20:52:05.542-08:002014-01-31T20:52:05.542-08:00It reminds me of Jan Karon's couple Father Tim...It reminds me of Jan Karon's couple Father Tim and Cynthia. He went down on one knee to propose. So sweet. Lyn Cotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11366375647118584580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-82482983298993058502014-01-31T13:50:01.763-08:002014-01-31T13:50:01.763-08:00It reminds me of the episode of Friends when Monic...It reminds me of the episode of Friends when Monica tried to propose to Chandler. But she was so emotional she finally blurted out, "There's a reason why girls don't do this!" So he took over & it was quite cute.<br /><br />That said, I'm not a fan of women doing the proposing unless there's a good justification for it. Otherwise, it's just too feministic for me. ~sharynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03900618724766476779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-73883088542844067382014-01-31T12:28:58.089-08:002014-01-31T12:28:58.089-08:00Several of the mothers of my friends proposed. Th...Several of the mothers of my friends proposed. They said they got tired of the guy taking so long. In THE WEDDING PLANNERS, although the hero proposed, it was the heroine who, months later, shouted, "Let's set the date NOW!"Jane Myers Perrinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06576216943496701867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-30567491497854791792014-01-31T12:21:04.330-08:002014-01-31T12:21:04.330-08:00In one of my older books the heroine proposes.In one of my older books the heroine proposes.Merrilleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08617320163408645299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-82949578951224825182014-01-31T12:20:15.747-08:002014-01-31T12:20:15.747-08:00Helen, I just turned that book in to my editor. I ...Helen, I just turned that book in to my editor. I don't have a clue when it will be coming out. Merrilleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08617320163408645299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-87128469707966032892014-01-31T10:42:53.620-08:002014-01-31T10:42:53.620-08:00Interesting questions! I love the idea of having t...Interesting questions! I love the idea of having the heroine propose. One of my Holiday Brides does it, but I won't say which one so as not to give away any surprises. ;) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13000830378253624843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-5704071025523274902014-01-31T09:30:33.261-08:002014-01-31T09:30:33.261-08:00I never thought about it this way. Thanks!I never thought about it this way. Thanks!MelCurtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07218278641168063613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-2742610597603243872014-01-31T08:44:16.072-08:002014-01-31T08:44:16.072-08:00Merrillee, I'd love to read that proposal as w...Merrillee, I'd love to read that proposal as well. Although I don't think I'd have the heroine do the bent knee. Probably because I'd rather see a guy humble himself than a girl!Sierra Donovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550535744012603427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-30953468366317901502014-01-31T08:21:32.950-08:002014-01-31T08:21:32.950-08:00Love the research you did on the bended knee. I mu...Love the research you did on the bended knee. I must say that's my fave part of a proposal, way more than the ring! <br /><br />I have had heroines propose in books. Depending on the characters internal conflict and arc, it can be really effective to show a change and that they are all in so to speak! Melissa McClonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16715664439441831529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4549640562097540413.post-36465974737216046572014-01-31T03:54:27.380-08:002014-01-31T03:54:27.380-08:00Merrillee, what a through provoking post. I've...Merrillee, what a through provoking post. I've never considered the origins of the classic proposal before. It does seem like something that might stem from the romantic tradition of chivalry in years gone by. I love the idea of the heroine proposing. You have made me curious now. I'll have to read your book!Helen Scott Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12254001495060374379noreply@blogger.com