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Why don't women propose more?
Why, in an age where couples are often aiming for equality, are men still more frequently expected to propose in heterosexual relationships? Jane Garvey talks to Bella Mackie, who proposed to her husband Greg James. She discusses about how she did it, what made her propose and how she feels about being the one to ask the question. We also hear from Jade Beer, Editor in Chief of Brides magazine about why women tend to propose less.
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