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My boyfriend of 8+ years won’t marry me

I’ve been with my boyfriend for 8.5 years, living together for 5. We love each other, we communicate well, he’s supported me through school, and honestly our life together feels like marriage already… except it’s not.

I’ve always dreamed of being a bride, having that celebration with family and friends, and making it official. He doesn’t shut me down when I bring it up, but he also hasn’t proposed. Every year that passes, every time someone asks “when’s the wedding?” I feel more stuck.

I don’t want to waste more years waiting for something he’ll never do… but I also can’t imagine leaving someone who treats me so well.

Do you think I should give him a real deadline, or accept that marriage might never happen with him?

#AskLemon8 #LetsChat #RelationshipTalk

2025/9/20 Edited to

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randyducummon152

I have to ask you,is a marriage a must have for you ? I've always been curious about this . I personally don't want to marry,I have 2 grown boys and 3 gkids . my kids mom (ex) lived together for 27 years and never married. this worked out for me. they're people out there who this is must .

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