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Did anyone pop the question today?

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By *ove to explore OP   Man
39 weeks ago

Cardiff

Did anyone pop the question today?

As many will already know; February 29th is traditionally the day when women can cast aside tradition (and patience) and get down on one knee.

Also known as Bachelors’ Day, it’s an Irish tradition that dates back to the 5th century. Legend has it that St. Brigid of Kildare complained to St. Patrick that maidens had to wait too long for their suitors to ask for their hand and so St. Patrick decreed that on the extra day of a leap year, women could propose to men. Full marks to St. Brigid for forward-thinking feminism!

?Irish monks then took this to Scotland and in 1288, Queen Margaret passed a law allowing women to propose to their chosen sweetheart on February 29th. The new law also stated any man who declined the proposal on this day would have to pay a fine of a silk gown or a kiss (I’d suggest taking the silk gown, personally). The Queen also included a rule stating that the woman who was proposing must wear a red petticoat.

The tradition then quickly spread throughout Western Europe, often becoming law. Over time the tradition evolved, well slightly; women could wear breeches instead of the red petticoat. Money or 12 pairs of gloves could also be paid to soften any rejections. The thinking behind the gloves was said to be, the unfortunate could hide the shame of not having a ring.

But back then, a lady proposing to her man, even on February 29th, was seen as a bold act; how archaic right?

… oh um, wait a minute?!?

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By (user no longer on site)
39 weeks ago

Hi OP, thanks for your informative text on the history of February 29th marriage proposal day ....

I too am curious to see did any take the leap to propose today

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By *elix SightedMan
39 weeks ago

Cloud 8

Yes!!!!

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By *he Flat CapsCouple
39 weeks ago

Pontypool

Nope!

Mrs McS

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By *elix SightedMan
39 weeks ago

Cloud 8

No, not really.

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By (user no longer on site)
39 weeks ago


"No, not really."

Felix....Will you be Mr Shy? lol

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By *ove to explore OP   Man
39 weeks ago

Cardiff


"No, not really.

Felix....Will you be Mr Shy? lol"

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By *viatrixWoman
39 weeks ago

Redhill

I would have but would have been politely declined lol.

I don’t like rejection.

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By *exycarlashane181Couple
39 weeks ago

Leamington Spa

I planned to do it today most of last year except my better half popped the question on Christmas Eve ??

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By *sWyldWoman
39 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Not marriage but I was toying with the idea of something.

I have decided not to.

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By *elix SightedMan
39 weeks ago

Cloud 8


"No, not really.

Felix....Will you be Mr Shy? lol"

Will you bring cheese on toast?

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By *ove to explore OP   Man
39 weeks ago

Cardiff


"I would have but would have been politely declined lol.

I don’t like rejection. "

Haha, the irony of not liking rejection on FAB, has tickled me way more that it should have...

You must be dishing out rejection all day, every day being a single Female on FAB; I’m guessing you meant being rejected specifically?

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By *carlet SeductionWoman
39 weeks ago

Maidstone

Oh good lord!!

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By *viatrixWoman
39 weeks ago

Redhill


"I would have but would have been politely declined lol.

I don’t like rejection.

Haha, the irony of not liking rejection on FAB, has tickled me way more that it should have...

You must be dishing out rejection all day, every day being a single Female on FAB; I’m guessing you meant being rejected specifically? "

Duh. Of course.

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By *ove to explore OP   Man
39 weeks ago

Cardiff


"Not marriage but I was toying with the idea of something.

I have decided not to. "

You can’t leave is on a cliffhanger like that; it’s just not British

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By *ilffadMan
39 weeks ago

swansea

I asked if there was cake

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By *empest2KMan
39 weeks ago

Derby

My ex-wife popped the question to me via text on a big screen in a Norwich nightclub twenty years ago

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By *illy IdolMan
39 weeks ago

Midlands

I believe Nora insinuated a proposal to me, but she never said the words, so I'm still holding out for the next hour

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By *ove to explore OP   Man
39 weeks ago

Cardiff

[Removed by poster at 29/02/24 23:11:28]

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By *ove to explore OP   Man
39 weeks ago

Cardiff


"I would have but would have been politely declined lol.

I don’t like rejection.

Haha, the irony of not liking rejection on FAB, has tickled me way more that it should have...

You must be dishing out rejection all day, every day being a single Female on FAB; I’m guessing you meant being rejected specifically?

Duh. Of course. "

"I would have but would have been politely declined lol.

I don’t like rejection.

Haha, the irony of not liking rejection on FAB, has tickled me way more that it should have...

You must be dishing out rejection all day, every day being a single Female on FAB; I’m guessing you meant being rejected specifically?

Duh. Of course. "

… and knowing that already of course is what tickled me. It just had me imagining a lady who didn’t like rejecting people, trying to manage a FAB account successfully -)

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By (user no longer on site)
39 weeks ago


"No, not really.

Felix....Will you be Mr Shy? lol

Will you bring cheese on toast?"

Yes sir

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By *obilebottomMan
39 weeks ago

All over

I asked how much and got a shock. I am talking about the blooming insurance premium but there is another thread for that

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By *viatrixWoman
39 weeks ago

Redhill


"I would have but would have been politely declined lol.

I don’t like rejection.

Haha, the irony of not liking rejection on FAB, has tickled me way more that it should have...

You must be dishing out rejection all day, every day being a single Female on FAB; I’m guessing you meant being rejected specifically?

Duh. Of course.

"I would have but would have been politely declined lol.

I don’t like rejection.

Haha, the irony of not liking rejection on FAB, has tickled me way more that it should have...

You must be dishing out rejection all day, every day being a single Female on FAB; I’m guessing you meant being rejected specifically?

Duh. Of course. "

… and knowing that already of course is what tickled me. It just had me imagining a lady who didn’t like rejecting people, trying to manage a FAB account successfully -) "

What- as a single man?

Thankfully I have a vag and don’t have to face said problems of Fab rejection admin/coping mechanisms.

You’re seriously derailing from your original post with quite a passive aggressive attitude towards me and I don’t see the reason in all honesty. I don’t know you from Adam.

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By *inkedKuntsCouple
39 weeks ago

Sheffield

Kinda, she did it 2 days early as it was my birthday! But yes, we are now engaged and she did the asking!

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By *assy69Man
39 weeks ago

West Sussex and Wales


"Kinda, she did it 2 days early as it was my birthday! But yes, we are now engaged and she did the asking! "

Congratulations

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By *elix SightedMan
39 weeks ago

Cloud 8


"Kinda, she did it 2 days early as it was my birthday! But yes, we are now engaged and she did the asking! "

That’s amazing!! Very happy for you both

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By *inkedKuntsCouple
39 weeks ago

Sheffield

Thank you both!

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By *hrough the looking gla55Couple
39 weeks ago

Epsom

I did on the last leap year so yesterday was our first anniversary

Bx

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