Hey there, Depends entirely on the woman and the context! For some couples it is a very normal thing, for others it isn't. It depends on the relationship. For example, if the more active person (generally) is the one who proposes to the more passive person, then that is usually what works best. A more passive person find it much more difficult to do it. Not everybody is into marriage, either. For men it is a very different thing than it is for women, so in general it is a good idea either way to talk to your partner and actually discuss marriage- get those feelers out and find out what they think about it. A lot of people get married very young, and way back when that was quite normal, but in current days society is very different, and we see a lot of divorces happen simply because both partners were not ready or mature enough to take that step. Overall, there isn't a hard and fast rule- the only thing I'd recommend is talking to your partner about marriage, and finding out what they think. It is a huge commitment to make to someone, and people can have varying ideas on what marriage is and means. Each individual might have a different idea about marriage so like anything else, communication is key. I hope this helps you out a bit. I'm not saying not to, but I am saying think long and hard about it, and communicate with your partner. Successful marriages always show that communication is the most important factor, so be sure to get off to a good start by making sure you are both on the same page and ask those difficult questions.