How to talk to your boyfriend about marriage?

Marriage is a big step! It is important your values and goals are similiarly aligned. Where you are in life and how to achieve your goals is paramount. BE sure to take the time to know about the big issues in life like education, work, career, where to live, babies, finances, and so much more! Give both of you the gift of knowing each other well enough to discuss all these issues freely and follow your heart when the values and goals align! 😉🦋

Well depends on how long your relationship has been going and how old you guys are. If you guys are like under 20, then I'd suggest waiting. If you guys been in a relationship for a year or less, I'd say wait (unless you're like 60+.) I mean you can ask about how they feel about marriage, what kinda wedding they like etc... to see their perspective on marriage. Just don't push your boyfriend into a proposal, he'll do it if and when he feels ready...

Bringing up the subject indirectly by talking about kids and commitment and how you would like to have him by your side for the rest of your life

Be honest, and list your expectations, discuss it, you can even write down questions for a guided conversation.

I think one of the best things is to just talk. Find a great time that makes sense when talking about family or something and ask opinions and talk honestly. Have a nice discussion and find out what you each are interested in and where you two are on the topic. Then, go from there.

The best way would be to just take your time and calm yourself, then find him and talk to him privately, tell him how you feel about him and how you have been looking forward to your future together and that now feel that you are ready for the next big step in your relationship with your partner

I personally feel communication is the most important thing in a relationship. It's only natural that you want to know if you and your boyfriend are on the same page as far as where you see your relationship going. I think there's a way to talk about it without putting the pressure on. If it were me, I would start with something like "Do you see yourself in this relationship long term? Is marriage something you want in the future?" Reassure them that you're not trying to force things, and that you simply want to talk. Don't be defensive about it, and if you notice they are becoming defensive, be reassuring, and understanding. Marriage is a big step, and some people take that step quicker than others.

If marriage is something you want to talk to your boyfriend about and he isn't bringing it up if you're a few preliminary questions you should ask yourself first: have you been dating long enough to warrant the marriage question? Talking about marriage in the first few weeks of dating may be premature. If you feel enough time has elapsed and you want to open the discussion start by feeling out his experience with marriage. Has he been married before? What does he think of the institution of marriage? What did he observe of marriage growing up? The answers to these questions will probably open up a discussion. If it doesn't he's probably not ready to talk about marriage.

Marriage is something that should be thought about quite seriously. Simply the best thing is to ask your boyfriend if he feels your relationship will ever advance into something more.

Tell him how you feel about it. But think about how you would feel if you were in his situation. Consider that he may think that it may be a bit too hasty to think about marriage. Listen to his views and try to understand his point of view.