For some people, how their partner proposes is a huge deal. Of course, having an Instagram and story worthy proposal is just part of being in a tech savvy world. There’s no doubt that for some people, setting the standard for what every girl dreams of in a proposal is their ultimate goal.
So if we all have our ideal proposal in mind, how much of it actually happens that way. In the spirit of bursting your bubble, researchers have collected data from online participants who categorized how and where their proposal took place. A little caveat for readers: in reality, focusing on the present rather than the surrounding is what really counts. Here’s the breakdown:
Ideal: Public vs. private proposal
15% public, 69% private (just the two of them), 17% semi private (family and friends)
Top proposal locations:
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Ideal |
Actual |
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By the water (on the beach)
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Home |
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Home
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By the water (on the beach) |
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Restaurant
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Restaurant |
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On a walk/hike
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Park/Garden |
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International location/landmark
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On a hike/walk |
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Park/Garden
|
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Who knew about the proposal in advance?
43% parents, 15% sibling, 19% friend
A few other details to take note of:
-The most popular time to propose is in the evening (at sunset)
-People rated their ideal proposal to be more romantic than the actual proposal
- 37.5 % of people who proposed asked their parent’s approval for proposal
Amy Yew is a registered clinical counselor and relationship therapist. She is also the author of a fashion and lifestyle blog Style Du Jour. Tell us what you think and submit any questions you have to amyvancouvercourier@gmail.com.
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