How to talk to your boyfriend about marriage?
Anonymous
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Oct 17, 2020
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bring it up when its just the two of you. ask him if he’s comfortable with talking about something serious, and is in a good mood. if he is, then continue. ask if he would be fine with maybe one day staying with each other forever and getting married. tell him he can take a moment to think about it, and try not to rush the answer out of him. try not to talk too fast, or seem to nervous. this is a normal situation and a lot of people go through this. you being calm will make your boyfriend also feel calm.
Waterfall26
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Mar 12, 2021
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I have always been opposed to getting married and so was my boyfriend. I never grew up within a married-couple family or attend many weddings, until now.
As I started to attend weddings and create a stronger bond with my boyfriend my beliefs changed. Hence, I found it anxious to mention the topic without feeling disappointed if my boyfriend beliefs were still the same. However, what helped me spark the conversation and see where my boyfriend's head was regarding marriage, was when watching a movie about weddings. I asked him questions throughout the movie to see his opinion and in the end, asked about us.
Anonymous
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Apr 9, 2021
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Many girls talk about marriage but the boyfriends often don't connect the dots. It's like you would mention your wedding dress, children, family or whatsoever you consider important as for marrying. Although saying it just like that you don't have to make a boy emotional hence he don't have to think that you actually want it with him and are ready for it. Possibly it depends on the circumstance, your age and certainty but you can talk about it more platonic if it sounds like far plans or simply openly discuss what you need in your relationship part of life.
Anonymous
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Apr 28, 2021
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It can be difficult to know how to broach big topics like the idea of marriage in a relationship. Usually, this can become easier the more established a relationship becomes or the more you know each other. For starters, it may help to get to know more about how the topic of marriage relates to your boyfriend. Start by getting to know their history with the concept: were they ever married/divorced/engaged? Is marriage something they've held an interest in for a long time? Once you know their history, try to gauge their feelings on it. For instance, if you get an invite to a wedding, see people taking wedding photos, or pass a business having to do with weddings (i.e. tuxedo shop, bridal shop, event planner, florist, etc.) you might casually ask them if they've ever thought about marriage or what their feelings on it are. Try to present the topic neutrally, without immediately asserting your thoughts or preferences, so they feel comfortable to be completely open about their feelings.
Anonymous
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May 20, 2021
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personally i think its a big thing to talk about , maybe drop in a light joke about it and see what he says, then take it further as serious conversation , these things are difficult to talk about sometimes, if hes ever spoke to you about it before what did he say? sometimes its nice to know if someone is ready for that commitment , the best thing really would be to use communication between eachother , let him know its possibly something you want and see if thats what he wants too , getting married nowadays isnt important but if its something you definitely want with him , let him know.
CountlessWishesL
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May 27, 2021
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My answer would depend on the stage of your relationship and if you've brought up marriage before, how they responded, etc. If you've never brought it up before, I would bring up in conversation your wants and desires (if that is getting married in general) and see how he responds. If he responds favorably and says he desires to be married as well, then you could bring it up when you both feel ready, have been dating for a while and feel it is time. I am very pro-open communication, so I would let my boyfriend know what it is that I want (to be married in general or looking for the right person to marry) early on in the relationship so he isn't caught off guard later.
bellarina74
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Jun 5, 2021
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If you haven't already had a discussion with your partner about what you would like for the future then maybe initiate an honest conversation with your partner. If the both of you are not heading in the same direction or on the same page and wanting similar things (including engagement and marriage) in the future, then it may not be the right relationship for you regardless of how much you love and care for the other person.
Having common interests and doing things as a couple is important but the ability to communicate effectively is of utmost importance. If something is important to you and you want to discuss it - it should also be important to your partner.
Anonymous
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Jun 18, 2021
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Ask him how he feels about marriage and whether or not he sees you as his potential future wife. Make sure you both are speaking about this in a comfortable setting. Don't make him feel like your interrogating him. Make him feel comfortable so that both of you can have an open conversation about marriage. Make sure to also share your opinions on marriage to him as well as vice versa. It can be a very heavy and scary conversation to have but it is must be talked about especially if you can see a future with this man.
kindheartedfavour29
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Jul 15, 2021
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First, it's important to make sure you are both comfortable with each other. Ask him what he sees for your future together. Don't rush or be pressured into marriage. Think about whether you see yourself spending the rest of your life with him. Look at yourself and work out why you want to marry him. If it's out of love and care, rather than sex, money, etc, then speak to him. He may be working stuff out already or feel like he isn't ready. Have a genuine and open discussion and work from there to see what to do next
Jenn20
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Oct 28, 2021
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I think the best thing you can do is mention it through small hints and then slowly start talking about it
Like maybe you could show wedding pics or videos, and start a conversion there. But be respectful because some people might not feel comfortable with these things.
Just be honest and mindful and nice to them about!
Good luck and take care - marriage isn't always important so take things slow and get talking about it when you are ready and have enough money.
Also ask for help when needed, it is get help from already married couples to. You know you only live once
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