A video capturing a young woman’s decision to reject a marriage proposal has gone viral after the man refused to kneel, igniting widespread debate across social media platforms.
The footage, shared on X on Friday, September 12, 2025, shows the man greeting the woman with a warm hug, both visibly excited.
Moments later, they sit down, and he attempts to place a ring on her finger without kneeling. Instead of joy, the woman appears visibly disappointed and unenthusiastic.
She is heard urging the man to kneel before proposing.
The man, however, counters her request, insisting that standing was perfectly acceptable and that “it’s just a proposal.”
Since its release, the video has sparked intense reactions online. While some users defended the man’s stance, arguing that love should not be measured by gestures, the majority sided with the woman.
Many praised her for standing up for what the act of kneeling symbolises.
The incident has reignited conversations around modern relationships, cultural expectations, and the evolving meaning of romantic traditions.
Watch the video and read some of the comments below:
Lady turns down her man’s marriage proposal after he refused to kneel.pic.twitter.com/74sPCmfnZO
— Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) September 12, 2025
Some men feel like kneeling to propose makes them less manly, this is just ego; You can’t love the custom but hate the process. If the bride-to-be doesn’t mind the standing that’s fine, but it’s common courtesy to propose while on one knee. If you struggle to do this before the…
— Daniel Regha (@DanielRegha) September 12, 2025
Brother, you have invested so much time and money preparing for this moment, why not just remove your pride as a man and kneel (especially when she insists). It’s just for a minute, do it and make the moment worthwhile.
— Gbenga Daniel (@fawedan) September 12, 2025
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Why didn’t he kneel down?
— AMARA (@Amy_beke) September 12, 2025
Good for both of them.
At least the man’s ego is protected and the woman can also tell her friends that she’s a boss lady.
— FinestDov£ @fficial• (@HOLARMEEDEY1) September 12, 2025
The guy’s lucky he dodged that bullet. If she’s more concerned about kneeling than a lifetime commitment, he’s better off without her.
Traditional or not, love should be about mutual respect, not performative gestures
She’s not ready
— FreefoRaLLey (@FreefoRaLLey) September 12, 2025
I have to call my husband to come do proposal like this… 😆 🤣 😂
He told me chaiii.. we forgot that process.. awon oniranu. Again, IF she’s like this in a public place to you, she has zero respect for you, if any man chooses a woman who is comfortable to call out a something…— Temmy (@Temmy_omoileri) September 13, 2025
Kneeling to ask for marriage is not weakness. I am glad she refused. If he could not kneel for few minutes then there’s no chance she will be respected as woman in the marriage. The little things matter!
— GlamCityz (@Glamcityz) September 12, 2025
I believe the woman is fully aware of her value and wisely sidestepped a disaster. This man clearly read many books about crafting the perfect proposal setup and venue flair yet left his common sense behind that day. Marriage isn’t a game for the immature. He comes across as an…
— ben samuel (@flourish007) September 12, 2025
VKB/MA
