Women Who Said Yes to a Proposal but Meant No – Knowing Silent Consent in Engagement Decisions
Marriage proposals are often portrayed as clear turning points marked by certainty, joy, and mutual agreement. However, qualitative research on broken engagements suggests that the reality can be more complicated. In some cases, a “yes” is not an expression of readiness, but a response shaped by uncertainty, pressure, or limited perceived alternatives. Interviews with women … Read more