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How to talk to your boyfriend about marriage?

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WholesomeJay
June 22nd, 2018 2:38am
Pick the right time and place to ask about it, and when you ask, take it slow and give it some time.
blueVase149
June 29th, 2018 7:49am
If he asks you what you want for a birthday present "A Ring" is always nice :) Talk abount family, About moving together. About "long term plans".
in5omniac
July 1st, 2018 6:33am
Look for an appropriate occasion when both of you are in a good mood, begin with something about marriage to see how your boyfriend responds and decide what to do next.
Anonymous
July 1st, 2018 10:29am
There can't be a one specific way to do that. You know him better, find the right time to share your feelings.
generousPrince61
July 7th, 2018 3:25pm
During a pleasant conversation when both people are feeling good, you can talk about the future and your visions for the future. When he talks about the future, are you a part of that vision? Talk about your vision of the future. Does that include marriage? Try to be as non-judgmental and non-confrontational as possible. But if he doesn't want marriage and his long-term visions of the future don't include you, and if you want marriage, it's time to consider if this relationship will meet your needs.
HalfLifeNerd
July 14th, 2018 12:11am
During a conversation, bring up what they want from the future of their relationship and what they expect to happen. If it leads into them asking you in return then you can mention that you'd like to spend the rest of your life with them as a married couple.
Anonymous
July 20th, 2018 1:11am
I have talked with my partner about marriage and my hesitancy to marry until after we are settled and have a good financial foundation. We have talked about it after he proposed and I told him no. We had to have a talk about our expectation and desires and we made sure to get on the same page. He was discouraged when I said no but loves me enough to respect my opinion.
Power14
August 24th, 2018 11:50am
Marriage is not really very easy thing to do it's a great responsibility. if you are interested in asking about your boyfriend about marriage, you are sure of marrying him. If not please rethink. Once you're sure then you can start talking about future plans, if he looks serious you can tell him what you think of your future with him. you can ask for marriage or if you are finding it difficult to ask face to face you can always use texts message or email. Best of luck from my end. I hope it will work for you
Anaiviv01
September 6th, 2018 7:18am
The easiest way. Explain your vision and your idea, along with a range of feelings you've developed so far. Be open and listen to your boyfriend's background and currently feelings about it. Don't be too pushy or judging. Your partner comes before a contract, and so do your needs. In case there's an overlap of needs, yay! In case there are differences in values, timing, feelings and expectations, reduce this Big Talk into little bits and keep it friendly. Don't overdue this. Face just one aspect per time and give your partner time to absorb information or develop its own idea.
Clarisse29
October 24th, 2018 6:12am
Marriage is a very vert serious topic which might be scary to a few people at times because it is kind of a commitment you wish to devote yourself to for your lifetime. If your boyfriend is serious to the core about your relationship, talking to him about marriage shouldn’t be that hard a task. You can start by telling them your thoughts and views upon marriage. You can also list the examples of some beautiful and successful married couples around you. Then you can tell him that you wish to get married someday too and that you would like him to be your partner, that is, only if he consented to it
idleangel85
October 25th, 2018 2:24pm
I know from experience how not to talk to your boyfriend about marriage! I used to find this really emotive. My best advice would be to talk calmly and openly about how you feel, and try not to take anything he says about it as a personal attack or judgement. But that is easier said than done, and when I used to talk to my boyfriend about marriage it usually ended in tears (mine) and anger (mine)! Because he said it was pointless and we weren’t ready yet anyway, which I took as I’m not good enough. But we’re now happily married, all my tears were unnecessary!
Anonymous
December 6th, 2018 2:59pm
Talk about your future goals in life and if you guys are on the same page then casually bring it up, don't bombard him with the idea. If you both are in a committed, loving relationship, then it should be natural to talk about marriage or long term commitment. Always pay attention to the things he says during normal conversation because they might show some small hints as to how he feels about it. Be an attentive listener. Boys are shy too, so they might not tell you their opinion about marriage upfront. Instead, they're more likely to drop hints here and there. So remember to pay attention to his words. Communication is key when it comes to long term relationships, so being open to each other is also really important.
itsallaboutbreakthroughs
December 13th, 2018 6:44am
There comes time in every relationship when we need to know if we have the same partnership goals. Asking your partner what their intentions are in having a future together is difficult and frightening. Partly because we put ourselves at risk of possible rejection, and partly because we leave ourselves vulnerable and are forced to face our insecurities. However, it is important to make sure the commitments we make that include another person and affect our future are on the same page. If you've been in a relationship that is secure, committed and You have a good, healthy line of communication established, and you're ready to move onto an even greater level of commitment with your partner go ahead and ask them how they see and what they hope the future holds in store for the both of you as a couple. Gently, calmly speak from your heart and task them where they see you both going as a couple. But remember that above all else you yourself must make sure that your partner is capable of taking care of your heart, mind and personal needs. You first must know your own intentions before asking what your partners are.
WinglessYetFlying
January 5th, 2019 1:02pm
What about bring up the subject casually? I understand that you could be hesitant to bring it up since it could trigger a reaction that you weren't hoping for, which, by the way, is normal. Everyone has different points of view about marriage, and these prospects might be deeper than just responsibility. You could just ask something like "what do you think about marriage?", and let him speak freely. Accept his answer and exchange your thoughts with him too, don't be afraid of being honest! Truth to be told, he might not be ready or even interested in the responsibility, because marriage is something serious. If he likes the idea of marriage then you guys can just wait for the right time! However, if he "isn't sure" or "would rather not", you could tell him how nice it would be, give him the advantages, and you don't even have to convince him immediately. If he loves you, then I'm sure he'll propose to you when he's ready to step up and become worthy of being a husband and a father! Do note that it'd be nice if you occasionally talked about marriage and asking him to imagine what would it be like.. I hope this helped! Take care 😇❤
bubblegumPerspective44
March 28th, 2019 5:16pm
Ease into the conversation, maybe bring up some friends who are getting married. Drop subtle hints. Being too forward may scare him away. Ask him about the future and if he sees you in his. That should give you an idea of where you stand. If he doesn't want you in his future, walk away now but if mentioning the future excites him then maybe bring up the idea of marriage. Its a touchy subject but some people are just afraid of commitment and see marriage as something too long term. Play it by ear see how he feels.
Anonymous
August 1st, 2019 6:40pm
Being curious about how your boyfriend sees the world means you are respectful about his viewpoints on all topics including marriage, friendships, children and money. With that approach in the relationship it becomes natural to ask a question to open up the discussion that feels right for you; What is your perspective about marriage? What do/did you like about your parent's marriage? What role do you imagine marriage plays in commitment? With active listening and open ended questions the conversation feels safe for your boyfriend and for you to be open hearted and reflective about your different perspectives. One final thought - practise walking together it tends to create a safe environment for many.
Chlorophyll123
September 27th, 2019 7:44pm
If you feel you guys are in that place, you can bring it up. Careful not to bring it up too pre-maturely though. You know where you guys are at best. you know your dynamic and relationship inside out. be honest with yourself, be honest with each other. That is most important.
peacefulSunrise5464
December 8th, 2019 9:28pm
If you don’t, and feel you’re at the right point in your relationship, you could prepare the proposal on your own, and propose to him. Trust me as a guy, it would be an unforgettable gesture. However, I don’t think that answers your question. I don’t know your boyfriend, and what kind of commitment he’s looking for, but you clearly need a conversation to figure out where you are both heading to. The word marriage needn’t be pronounced, but seeing if he wants such a celebration, if he wants to raise a family, or if he wants to take things slow and more relaxed. Try to plan things in the future, and see how far off he’s planning for the both of you
FaithAmelie
January 16th, 2020 8:57pm
Before having "the marriage talk", it is good to ascertain the following: 1. Length of the relationship 2. Current emotional health of the relationship 3. Financial standing of both you and your boyfriend 4. Any other issues that should be taken care of before thinking of marriage. (Eg. personality differences, family, career, etc.) If you feel both are ready to take the next step, and someone needs to take the lead to generate the conversation, you can either choose to be straightforward and say something along the lines of "What do you see for us and our relationship in the next two years?". Or, if you are the conservative type who prefer the man to lead this conversation, try hinting by saying that you are so happy for some of your friends/cousins/celebrity idols who are getting married and from there, see what his responses are. Good luck!
Anonymous
February 1st, 2020 1:45am
That's a difficult thing for me to answer, I'm in a 5 year relationship, and society and the people i grew up around says i should be married by now and even have kids because everyone else has so far. but my partner for his own reasons doesn't want to or is not ready to and all of that, and i can respect that. i guess if you really want to be married and want that title and have his last name and officially be his forever, you have to be brave and state what you want for your future with him. take the plunge, because that will tell you where you want to be or at and where you want your relationship to go. hear him out even if he doesn't give you the answer you want. and think if the relationship you built so far with him is worth staying with despite how he might feel. and if he is on the same page as you. got for it.
haphapz
February 7th, 2020 5:40pm
i would say it's really important to find an appropriate time! when neither of you are occupied with anything and could really sit down and listen to each other. for me, i'll usually bring up this topic when we're on the phone! it's really hard to bring it up when we're outside because i don't want to be distracted by the things and people around us. i'll let my boyfriend know that i want to get married by this age because of (these) and i'll hear his point of view as well. it's important to also know how receptive your boyfriend is towards the idea of marriage.
Jezbr
April 11th, 2020 11:36am
It can always be helpful to talk about it in a theoretical way first. To figure out if thats even a step your boyfriend wants to take. If it is not, and you talk about it as a you and him thing, some boys can be spooked. So finding out if he thinks about marriage. And if you already know that he has thought about it in theory, then you could innocently float either what you both think about the relationship, or just flat out say how you see it, giving him space to think and not respond. The first time my wife told me she loved me and chose me she said "You don't have to respond to this if you don't want to, but I just want you to know..." I didn't respond directly for 3 months. Relationships are different and beautiful.
leo096
April 13th, 2020 2:02am
Set your goal for the evening like what you expect to have gained from the conversation, ask the necessary questions. Be honest and open about what you want, remain calm sometimes we allow our emotions to get the better of us in these situations. Tell him how you feel about marriage then ask him how he feels about it, tell him what you want from your relationship and ask him what his expectations are. Be clear, be honest. If it can't all be answered in one conversation then divide the conversation up into different sections if need be. If you don't get the answer you want don't do anything haste
NorthwardMagenta
April 23rd, 2020 11:26am
Talking to your boyfriend about marriage can be tough. Depending on his views sometimes it's very easy and sometimes it's tough. When I was dating my husband, I would ask him about where he sees himself in 5 or 10 years and asked questions about what was important to him. I'm not suggesting you do the same. You are the expert in this situation and know him best. What are questions that you think you could ask to figure out where his head is? You may already know wherr his head is as well and maybe able to ask questions directly. I'm hear to listen if you would like to chat about it further.
wonderfulSoul16
April 29th, 2020 6:10am
Be honest about the way you feel & what you desire, not demand. Desire is a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing something to happen. Whereas demand means an insistent and peremptory request, made as if by right; more authoritative. Every relationship should have impeccable communication as the foundation where you feel safe to talk about anything and everything. Often people are aware that marriage is not an easy topic to discuss, however this will be a great way to also know if you're on the same page.
lovelyFlamingo9917
May 16th, 2020 8:04pm
Ask if it's a good time to talk and express your point of view by telling how you feel and how you see the relationship going. Don't put pressure on him and make sure to listen to his point of view as well. Be clear and assertive, but don't nag or compare your relationship with others. Ask him about his views on marriage and if he's not in the mood to talk, try to find a better time for a conversation. Openness, respect and honesty are essential to communicate effectively. It's also important not to judge your boyfriend's views.
LunaHymn16
May 23rd, 2020 5:39am
The best way to go about it would be to ask him what his thoughts on marriage are and if he sees himself being married one day. Also, ask him how he feels about your relationship with him and if he sees a future with you in it. This can be a good way to dip your feet into the conversation if you feel that it's too soon to ask about marriage and are worried about pressuring him. After a certain point in the relationship, you are entitled to have this conversation with your partner to ensure that you're on the same page.
adorableMusic86
June 20th, 2020 10:24am
It would be nice to talk about how beautiful commitment is and the greatness of the union provided by marriage. Start by general words and then you can talk about wanting marriage yourself. Don't push him to marry you or be committed right away. give him the space to think and assure him that you'll always accept his decision. it's not always about rushing things. Patience is key and believing that love will always be the way to marriage eventually. I've always been a believer that true loves ends in marriage for it's a sign of loyalty and appreciation.
FriendlyClimber
July 9th, 2020 10:31pm
Bring it up over dinner, or a nice quiet time when it's just the two of you and you have his full undivided attention. And then, simply tell him how you feel and what your thoughts are about marriage, a timeline, and what your expectations are for him. Be sure to listen carefully to what he says to discuss the topic as needed. However, if getting straight to the point isn't for you, you can bring up the topic more casually by addressing a movie or a friend who got engaged to keep it more general. From there, you can proceed to connect it back to your relationship.
Anonymous
July 19th, 2020 7:04am
Bein in love with your boyfriend is good and if your love is true love If you want to marry your boyfreind that is really reall good Finding true love in whole over the world is not so easy but you are to have one easily I think now you are in love him so you want to marry him First of all your boyfreind loves you if yes then so nice I know saying for marrige so hard to say aut you have to go say So first know that the person you going to marry really good because the love is blind but you are not you have to just he loves you or not or he is not cheating if or answer is good jus go and say i really love you and want to marry If it's hard for u just a letter I hope u can. Best of luck!