Ecuadorian tradition (marriage proposal).

Question

Hello,

I just wanted to ask a quick question.

In Ecuador, is it tradition to ask for the Fathers blessing before making a marriage proposal to his daughter?

I am planning on proposing to my girlfriend this year and just wanted to know whether it would be expected of me.

Thank you

Matt

Welcome to the forum, :) - 00494d19, Apr 8, 2011

Muchas gracias :-) - macca124, Apr 8, 2011

Answer 1

I can't guess what other cultures do, and it would be pointless to speculate, but for it is worth, I'd say that you should politely request her parents' permission, and be flexible about it.

For what it's worth :) - FELIZ77, Apr 8, 2011

Answer 2

I do live in Ecuador, but I'm already married and I don't know anyone about to get married--most of the people I know are already married. If the opportunity arises, I'll ask, but it is sort of an odd question for me to ask without people getting the wrong idea. . .one of my neighbors told me I need to have a mistress to be a real Ecuadorian male, and no doubt my other neighbors with marriageable daughters would find it strange.

That said, Ecuador seems more family oriented than the US, so I would guess that it is the customary thing to do.

Thank you for the reply. I understand what you mean about it being an odd question. I think I will ask anyway. Thanks again. - macca124, Apr 9, 2011

Answer 3

I hope Lorenzo will be able to answer this question as he is apparantly living in Ecuador at the moment