Feb
19
Posted on 02-19-2008 at 08:01am
Average man takes three years to propose
Filed Under (Relationships) by Lesley on 02-19-2008

Ben Cunningham tells us:

The average man proposes two years, 11 months and eight days after first meeting their love, research has revealed

…

Oh, and after you marry them, then you have to train them according to a new book.

What Ben neglects to link to is information that will tell us how to train our boyfriends to propose marriage in much less time than the average. What positive behavior should I reward to get that result?*

* I’m kidding. Not only do I realize that I cannot train my boyfriend to do anything (he’d recognize any attempt right away–he’s very smart), I also have no intention of waiting three years (or more for him to propose). I’ll do it if and when I start getting antsy.

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Comments

Rob Robinson on 19 February, 2008 at 12:19 pm #

I guess this means I’m above average: I proposed at two years and 19 days. ;)


Jim Voorhies on 19 February, 2008 at 12:22 pm #

Me too, and I responded to being Shamu’d as well.


chez beziat on 19 February, 2008 at 12:45 pm #

It took me about six years. And that included a breakup and her move to Atlanta.


Short and Fat on 19 February, 2008 at 12:49 pm #

2 years is less than 3 and therefore BELOW average.

I took 5 years, so I’m ABOVE average, though not as good as Chez. Well played Mr. Bez.


Lesley on 19 February, 2008 at 12:57 pm #

S&F–it’s all about interpretation. I definitely would put Rob in the “above average” category. And hoping that my BF will be spectacularly above average. Ahem.


Jim Voorhies on 19 February, 2008 at 1:10 pm #

Did you send him the link to this post, Lesley?


Short and Fat on 19 February, 2008 at 1:11 pm #

Lesley, don’t be such a girl ;)


Lesley on 19 February, 2008 at 1:30 pm #

Jim–I haven’t. I don’t want him to feel pressured. :)

S&F–don’t you worry ’bout me. When push comes to shove, I’ll grab a pair and use ‘em to get what I want. :)


Exador on 19 February, 2008 at 2:40 pm #

That may get that ring quicker.

Lived together 4.5 years and moved to a new city together. Yeah, she was gettin’ antsy.