February 29th 2024.
The tradition of women proposing on the 29th of February has been around for quite some time. Josie Dom, a children's author, had always imagined herself proposing to her partner and making it a memorable event. She had promised herself as a teenager that if she ever got married, she would be the one to get down on one knee. After 10 years of being together, Josie and her partner went on a trip and that's when she decided it was the perfect time to propose. She bought a pair of golden cufflinks and presented them to him, asking if he would wear them when they got married. He was surprised but said yes, and they celebrated at a local restaurant.
Josie's story is just one of many examples of how women are taking charge and proposing to their partners without needing a special day like the Leap Year as an excuse. The tradition of Bachelor's Day, also known as Ladies' Privilege, originated in Ireland and is said to have been started by Saint Bridget and Saint Patrick. However, as times have changed, more and more women are realizing that they don't need to wait for their partners to propose and are taking matters into their own hands.
Estella Newbold-Brown is another woman who proposed to her partner, Faye, at the Glastonbury Festival. After many years of happy memories at the festival, Estella decided it was the perfect place to pop the question. She planned to propose at sunset under the famous Glastonbury sign and presented Faye with a book filled with memories and a heartfelt poem. Faye was surprised but said yes, and they left a memento of their engagement at the festival.
Moon Onyx Starr, tired of waiting for her partner to propose, also took matters into her own hands. After three years of dating, she decided to propose during a fancy dinner at a French restaurant. She read a heartfelt poem and placed a black onyx ring on the table in front of her partner. He was speechless but felt special and loved. Moon believes that waiting for a proposal can make one feel passive and dependent on someone else's timeline, and she encourages women to take an active role in their relationships.
For those considering proposing, Moon advises to have open and honest communication with your partner about marriage and to align your expectations and timelines. If you know your partner is ready for marriage but hasn't made the move yet, then go for it! Ultimately, the decision to propose should come from a place of love and understanding between two individuals.
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