Why Men Propose, Pick Her Up, and Pay — 10 Traditions Explained

Why does the man propose, pay for dinner, and pick her up for the date? In this video, I break down 10 dating and marriage traditions that aren’t just cultural leftovers — they’re rooted in God’s design for men and women. These norms have stood the test of time for a reason. I’ll also show how each one is being distorted by modern culture and why it matters.

▶️ Playlist Recommendation
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📚 *Book Recommendations*
God, Marriage, and Family: Rebuilding the Biblical Foundation
by Andreas Köstenberger
geni.us/marriage (affiliate)

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📜 *Video Chapters*
0:00 - Introduction
1:31 - Tradition #1 - The Man Asks Her Out and Proposes
1:56 - Tradition #1's Distortion
2:25 - Tradition #2 – The Man Pays for the Meal
3:07 - Tradition #2's Distortion
4:14 - Tradition #3 – The Man Picks Her Up and Drives
4:34 - Tradition #3's Distortion
5:29 - Tradition #4 – The Man Walks on the Outside of the Sidewalk
7:12 - Tradition #4's Distortion
7:42 - Tradition #5 – The Man Asks Her Father for Her Hand in Marriage
8:42 - Tradition #5's Distortion
9:14 - Tradition #6 – The Woman Receives the Engagement Ring
9:49 - Tradition #6's Distortion
10:23 - Tradition #7 – The Father Walks the Bride Down the Aisle
10:55 - Tradition #7's Distortion
11:25 - Tradition #8 – The Bride Wears White
12:26 - Tradition #8's Distortion
13:00 - Tradition #9 – The Wife Takes Her Husband’s Last Name
13:37 - Tradition #9's Distortion
14:20 - Tradition #10 – The Couple Moves Into the Husband’s Home or Hometown'
14:48 - Tradition #10's Distortion
15:08 - Conclusion
15:54 - Book Recommendation
16:23 - Outro

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