Engagement Season: The Top Proposal Questions We’re Googling Are All Pretty Dumb

November 21, 2024

Kim Carson,

HIGHLIGHTS: The holidays are “engagement season,” so Google shared a list of the top proposal questions we’re asking. The top five are, “How to propose?” . . . “What knee do you propose on?” . . . “What to say when proposing?” . . . “When to propose?” . . . and “Why won’t my long-term boyfriend propose to me?”

FULL STORY: We’re getting into “engagement season.” A lot of people propose around the holidays.

Google says “Thanksgiving proposal ideas” and “Christmas proposal ideas” are both trending searches right now.

They released a bunch of proposal stats. And the top questions we’re asking are all pretty dumb.

1. “How to propose?” If that’s all you’re googling, you’ll get some very cookie-cutter advice.

2. “What knee do you propose on?” It doesn’t really matter, but traditionally your left knee. The more important thing is the ring goes on THEIR left hand.

3. “What to say when proposing?” Something genuine and heartfelt . . . and the “will you marry me” part is kind of important.

4. “When to propose?” It’s not clear if that means time of day, or length of relationship. But “should I propose before or after dinner” is also a popular search.

5. “Why won’t my long-term boyfriend propose to me?” We asked ChatGPT. Possible reasons include: A fear of commitment . . . financial concerns . . . different priorities . . . he doesn’t think the timing is right . . . he’s not sure you’ll say yes . . . or he’s just not that into you. (Google Trends)

(A survey this week found the top things married couples would change about their proposal are the location and the delivery.)

Originally posted on November 21st, 2024

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