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Unsure about what to do with long term boyfriend

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Lunalara · 19/06/2025 20:29

This is somewhat a follow up from the previous thread I started up. We managed to resolve that problem, but it still stands that my boyfriend (23) will not plan ahead for marriage. I am currently 27, and naturally have started to think ahead. I understand that my boyfriend doesn’t want to get married right away, being so young, but I am concerned as he is not coming up with a rough plan. Am I being unreasonable to be stressed over this? Is it wrong to throw away an otherwise perfect relationship over anxieties that might not end up becoming true?

This all started over a coworker. I found him attractive, but initially tried my best to ignore him. He then started flirting with me, which essentially woke up a primal instinct in me 😓 It’s like I am suddenly terrified of being strung along by my current partner, even though he has said he wants to marry me in the future. I feel like a bit of a mess tbh. Should not wanting to plan ahead be a deal breaker in this context?

OP posts:
greengreyblue · 19/06/2025 20:52

You need an older man or someone your own age. Men typically mature later so you’ll be waiting another 5 years I reckon. Is he worth it?

2024onwardsandup · 19/06/2025 20:51

He’s 23 he’s a baby!

sweeneytoddsrazor · 19/06/2025 20:51

Well that makes it sound like your BF is a make do for now.

PinkyFlamingo · 19/06/2025 20:50

Why does he at 23 need to "come up with a rough plan" and why does this concern you so much?

Lunalara · 19/06/2025 20:49

No, because I have no idea how invested this coworker really is.If he is more actively pursuing me ie exchanging phone numbers etc then I will make more active decisions. It would be stupid to mention him when he turns out to be a complete fantasy.

OP posts:
Lunalara · 19/06/2025 20:47

4 years

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MiddleAgedDread · 19/06/2025 20:46

How long have you been together?

Springadorable · 19/06/2025 20:41

Does your bf know about the co worker? How long have you been together? If someone had asked me about marriage plans at 23 then I would have ended the relationship, nevermind waiting for them to end it!

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