The context of the following conversation is Robin was dating their partner for a year before proposing to them in front of everyone.:
Robin says I finally proposed to my partner!.
The friend responds Congratulations! Haven't you been dating for a while now?.
Robin responds We've been dating for a year..
The friend responds That's a good amount of time. How did you propose to them?.
Robin responds I did it in front of everyone!.
The friend responds I certainly hope they said yes!.