I want to propose tonight because in my culture, marriage is recommended or considered to be compulsory before pursuing any sexual activity.
Oh? What culture is that?
I prefer not to say it because definition of marriage varies around the world not only between cultures and between religions, but also throughout the history of any given culture and religion,
Oh alright. That is very true.
I most place marriage is preceded by dating, a stage of romantic relationships in humans whereby two people meet socially with the aim of each assessing the other's suitability
Yes. And it gets very complicated. Sometimes I wish I had a much simpler marriage. It's very difficult to have a good relationship in the U.S. People are way too individualisitic AND matericalistic.
Yes, they get the motive of romance wrong because is should be  associated with, but does not necessitate, sexual attraction.
Hmm...interesting take on that.