Why is everyone so keen for him to propose??

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Okay, I know this is ridiculous. Me and bf have been together for two months. It's going well, I can see us being together for a long time, etc, though obviously I know it's still early days and there's no way of knowing for certain how it will turn out yet. Neither of us want to rush things anyway.

But two weeks ago he got dressed up in a shirt and jacket etc - just to go to the cinema with me and some friends, it was kind of a joke between us that we both dressed up massively because we still haven't had a "first date". But his Mum followed him around the house excitedly and expectantly mimed putting a ring on her finger with a questioning look on her face. His Dad also asked him "So, son, do you think she's the One?" about four weeks into our relationship. Then tonight he just told me that someone at work asked him if we were getting married and when he said um, we've only been together 2 months, she said "So?? What if you lose her??" (To which he replied "Then we probably shouldn't have got married anyway!" )

We've just had a (slightly scared) giggle about it every time, but really, three different people? What?! Is it usual to ask someone a few weeks into a new relationship if they are planning on asking their new girlfriend to marry them?

So these are all conversations relayed to you by him?

Hmm, dunno, yes its silly that anyone would ask these things so early on but it would bother me more that he felt the need to let you know each time iyswim, because, surely, it would be easier (and more realistic?) to dismiss it as lighthearted ribbing.

Is he quite young?

Could he be testing the water with you so he can see your reaction?

These replies sound really serious - sorry, I didn't mean to imply I was seriously worried, it was meant to be a lighthearted post (though I've never had this happen in a relationship before!)

He is young, yes, 22 - so am I. I don't find it odd that he has told me about it because we talk every day and tell each other most things. The first couple were more an "Oh god aren't parents insane" kind of thing, and then the third one was more of an "Okay, why do people keep telling me this? " thing.

I doubt he's testing the water because he wouldn't need to - he already knows my opinion on such matters.

You're both 22 and you've been going out for two months??? FFS if he does propose, run a mile. What he wants is never to have to do his own housework.

Well in that case, assuming you've met them, everyone thinks you're lovely and hope you'll be together for the long haul.

Perhaps they got married at his/your age?

Haha - no, he's definitely not planning to propose! God no! As for housework... he's seen my house, if he wanted a domestic slave I expect he'd be the one running a mile

Interesting thought werewolf. I don't know how old his parents were when they got married. Never met the random girl from work, so no idea on that count.

It sounds like you're both pretty sorted, really - at least you are both laughing at the other idiots.
But in general, early marriage is a really bad idea, especially for women.

My husband proposed after 2 months when I was 18 I dont see anything wrong with it if you both know its right. I dont know why all those people mentioned it though. It doesnt mean you will do housework SGB I am a slob and always will be. I have never even made my husband a cup of tea or a sandwich lol.

Ah he sounds lovely. Maybe the other people can see that he's very keen on you which is why they're asking / teasing him a bit?

Maybe they hated his last few GFs, and are just so relieved to see he's got you .

2 months is no time at all. Maybe some people know what they want as soon as that (e.g. snowflake) but it's really odd that other people are pressuring you about proposals and marriage so soon.

Some people just get very over-excited at the slightest hint of romance...especially if they are lacking it in their own lives.