F&L Designer Guides’ Suggestions For Proposing To A Man

One of the best things about modern society for the F&L Designer Guides staff is how open-minded and imaginative it can be. Younger people nowadays seem determined to defy the stereotypes and clichés established by their parents and, as a result, the social tapestry is more varied and fascinating than ever.

One of the changes that has inevitably come with the breaking down of social rules and regulations is seen in how the modern generation organise their proposal ceremonies. While previously the roles and procedures were clearly defined (the man proposes to the woman in a lavish ceremony that includes getting down on one knee) the advent of same-sex couples or even just gender equality has caused this paradigm to shift. Nowadays, it is not uncommon for a girl to propose to her boyfriend, or for two people of the same sex to propose to one another.

However, one problem arises from this type of role-reversal situation: while there are plenty of different and recognised ways for men to go about proposing to women, the same cannot be said for the reverse situation. There is very little information available with suggestions of how to propose to a man, and indeed most of the articles you will find online will vehemently oppose such a thing ever happening.

Fortunately, as always, F&L Designer Guides is here to provide you with a little help. We asked our resident Y-chromosome representatives, and this is what we came up with.

Propose at an Event

Some of our men said that they would be happy to be proposed to at some special event, such as a sports game or a concert. They said it would be even more special if they knew that their partner did not like the sport or artist in question, but had agreed to tag along nonetheless before surprising them with the proposal.

Don’t Make a Big Thing Out of It

All the men here at the F&L Designer Guides offices agreed that if you want to propose to us, don’t do it the way we would do it for you. Most men don’t like to feel vulnerable in public and they often don’t give that sort of thing the positive connotation that women do. To men, it’s just embarrassing, unless handled just the right way.

Be creative

Our men said that a creative proposal would, for them, always beat the old romantic routine. This is another sign of the essential difference between the sexes. Suggestions for fun proposals included hiding the jewel under something, a treasure hunt, or popping the question over the headset during an online video game (yes, someone actually suggested this). The bottom line, however, seemed to be that creative and fun proposals are the way to go, and don’t be afraid to be quirky.

So, there you have some great tips for proposing to men, straight from the horse’s mouth (or, in this case, the mouths of the male employees at the F&L Designer Guides offices). If you wanted to propose to your boyfriend but didn’t know how to go about it, this article has hopefully enlightened you.

Frank L Orman is the founder of the F&L Designer Guides, compiled and written to help consumers choose the best and the most unique designers in a series of luxury industries. Starting with their favourite UK engagement ring designers, F&L Designer Guides will lead you through the journey to find and commission that perfect ring.