2023-10-07 13:00:00
In September, a video showing a young man kneeling in the middle of a crowd to ask his partner to become his wife caused a buzz on social networks because, against all expectations, the main interested party preferred to decline the offer. asked and turned on his heels, which earned him the wrath and boos of the audience.
Many people commented on the scene, some siding with the rejected man, others with the young woman, judging her to be the victim of a hostage-taking.
This marriage proposal in Mexico turns into a disaster
“Public, filmed, surprise marriage proposals aren’t cute, they just put pressure on the person receiving the proposal, usually a woman, to say yes. What kind of person takes someone by surprise with something that will change their life?” asked one X user.
“It’s the most distressing fashion phenomenon you can have. Quite a selfish process to live through. The idealization of happiness can lead to a form of humiliation on both sides if the response to the request becomes negative,” denounces another.
Paule Quivy, sexologist, goes so far as to speak of violence. “In this context, saying no is very difficult. The person has no time to think. I find it quite violent. After such a refusal, keeping the couple going seems difficult. There are undoubtedly couples who separate even though the girl would not necessarily want to end the relationship.”
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