I'm enlisting the advice and counsel of anyone who has gone through a similar situation.
My boyfriend and I have been together for just over 3 years, with our fair share of ups and downs and learning things about one another. We've talked about marriage for over 2 years now.
Every time we get into an argument or disagreement he brings up the fact that "I'm not ready yet" and says we "have things to work on" before getting engaged. I asked him straight up if he wanted to get married and his response was "when the time is right". He has brought up rings and kids but there's been no inclination that he has any thoughts to propose in the future.I realize that even in marriage, both parties are learning things about one another and may have things to work on. I love him so much, but a part of me feels like he's making up excuses to not commit to me in marriage. I'm 25 and he's 30, we both are financially set, he can EASILY afford the $3500 ring I want.I don't want to invest any more time with someone who may not wind up proposing. I'm at the point where I want to keep my options open, and I'm seriously considering closing the door on this relationship and opening a new one for someone who will actually make me feel like they want to marry me.Any thoughts/advice on the situation?I could really use anything, I feel super discouraged and at a loss.
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