VIDEO STORY: Should a Woman Ask a Man to Marry Her? Antigua Residents Weigh In

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In a time when gender roles are shifting and traditions are being redefined, one bold question is sparking island-wide debate: should a woman ask a man to marry her?

VIDEO STORY: Should a Woman Ask a Man to Marry Her? Antigua Residents Weigh In

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Comments (18)

  • Woman a check February 16, 2026, 6:04 PM

    she checking to see if he is committed to the relationship or just another 2026 wasted year, according to his answer girl gets a stepping, the 🐄 and milk for free kind of thing.
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  • Elora Browne February 16, 2026, 6:13 PM

    Antigua.news this was a good one. I like it! These days it doesnt matter but mi nah ask no man fi marry
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  • Cat Fagan February 16, 2026, 6:15 PM

    I love 🥰 the answers from the younger generation as there appears to be an understanding of the fact that marriage is a partnership and a meeting of minds as well as hearts. Let’s teach our children that marriage is a commitment but it is not a “goal” as too often (in the past) marriage was seen as something a woman needed and not to have it was to be seen as failing … but, speaking from experience I can honestly say that the “failure” of society was a “forced” belief of what a woman can independently achieve and as such she does not have to be married to be seen as a meaningful contributor to society. She does not have to be a mother orca wife … these are personal choices and hers to make. As for men in today’s society … their role is changing but they are still needed and valued as fathers and when that role can be performed alongside a partner with equal goals, values and outlook on life marriage can be great .. but hits not easy -in the end it should not matter who asks whom of the respect, love and understanding is there. I also think that women are more likely to take the lead if it their 2nd marriage as they are far more aware of what it takes to be married and that the romantic notion of what is taught to us when we are youngsters is far from the reality of married life.
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  • Joyanne February 16, 2026, 6:28 PM

    these young people seem to have a more liberated mindset rather than the old fashion way. besides women are no longer in the home getting pregnant at nights and popping babies. some of these women are the driving force of that household financially. to be honest when I look at the way women are these days they dont even need men..so it really doesnt matter. the next video should be whether woman should even marry these dudes? Antigua.news if you guys want idea then let me know.
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  • Concerned Antiguan February 16, 2026, 7:01 PM

    Chupz. Antigua small. If she kneel down in Heritage Quay, by sunset everybody know.
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  • Willy. February 16, 2026, 7:25 PM

    my gf proposed to me a few months ago i see nun wrong with that….and im a man ring on my finger.
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  • Poison Ivy February 16, 2026, 9:25 PM

    this is modern times it doesn’t matter who take the 1st step it is about the love ❤️❤️
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  • Poison Ivy February 16, 2026, 9:28 PM

    it doesn’t matter who pop the question 1st when 2 persons love each other.
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  • Dark Chocolate February 16, 2026, 9:43 PM

    Chupz. Antigua small. If she kneel down in Heritage Quay, by sunset everybody know
    Reply
  • Ryan Wedding February 16, 2026, 11:19 PM

    Man ego too fragile for that. Some a dem would run just because you ask
    Reply
  • Nomad February 17, 2026, 1:33 AM

    Marriage is a scam!
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  • How I See It February 17, 2026, 9:23 AM

    Congratulations to the young minds . Emancipate yourself from slavery
    Reply
  • Ash February 17, 2026, 10:15 AM

    If she could pay bills and buy house too, she could ask the question same way
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  • Apex Jones February 17, 2026, 12:14 PM

    The long and short of it… TO EACH HIS OWN
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  • Iyana February 17, 2026, 12:35 PM

    lol honestly marriage these days is not what god meant it to be
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  • Sheehs February 17, 2026, 2:36 PM

    Nothing wrong with it. Marriage is partnership. Whoever ready first, ask
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  • I won’t February 17, 2026, 3:54 PM

    Not knowing down any woman who does, but it’s not for me.🤷🏾‍♀️
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  • Informed citizen February 17, 2026, 4:01 PM

    i would never propose to a man.
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