My boyfriend does not want to marry

@tashakau (131)
Canada
May 19, 2009 9:59pm CST
I have been with my boyfriend for over a year. I get the feeling that he does not want to marry. However, he is amazing and I love him very much. What should I do, I do want to stay with him but the taught of never getting married saddens me.
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@modstar (9605)
• Philippines
20 May 09
I think he is just not yet prepared to marry in a sense that he is still on the process of thinking about what the future has in store for the two of you. Marriage is just another way of telling he loves you but even if you're not married, love can still go on. Marriage is a complicated thing and you don't want to make some mistakes right? Maybe he think that he is still not matured enough to handle such big responsibility.
@tashakau (131)
• Canada
20 May 09
Thanks for all your help. I know that he really loves me, but one day I do want to get married and it seems like if I stay with him I will not. What about wearing a beautiful wedding dress and celebrate the event with family and friends.
• Philippines
13 Aug 10
We are in a relationship for almost 12 years before we decided to get married. We made sure that we are ready and prepared enough before entering into a new chapter. If you haven't receive a marriage proposal yet, it does not necessarily mean that he doesn't want to marry you but maybe because he's not yet ready to face new responsibility. You must wait for the right time until both of you are prepared enough to get married. For the meantime, just enjoy your relationship and make the most out of it.
@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
20 May 09
Maybe he is just not ready, it is better to be sure, even if he loves you it is still a wise thing towait and not rush into something before it feels right...I personally don't think marriage is all that important, I think sometimes people are happier just being together....
@goldeneagle (6745)
• United States
20 May 09
Marriage is over-rated. Trust me...I am married. Just enjoy the relationship you have with him. As long as you love each other and he is good to you, don't worry about it...
• Philippines
20 May 09
If your boyfriend doesn't want to get marry, that means he is not ready to take responsibility yet. I suggest you ask him if he plans to have a family or just stay in the relationship..but if he is unsure, maybe he is not right for you. We have to be practical. If you want to have a happy family life, then find a man who loves you till eternity and want to have a family and take responsibility... remember, marriage is all about commitment, sacrifice, and responsbility... Trust me. Don't love a person because of his personality only but also as a commitment.. Some are good in talking only ...FYI.. hope it helps. Goodluck. By the way, that's the only thing I can give this advice because I have a close friend who is similar to ur case.