Nearly 9 years relationship, not even a ring, not even engaged. We own a house together, share everything, have 2 kids (eldest with previous relationship but dp treats him as his own). We practically spend all our time out of work together and our kids.
He knows I want to get married. He is 42, I am 30. Age gap is not an issue but you'd think at his age he'd want to get married.
He has said he wants to but it's the money - I told him I don't want a big fancy wedding. I would be happy with something small and less expensive. I've never wanted a big fancy wedding anyway. I hate being centre of attention.
He says he doesn't want a long engagement so if he proposed he'd want to get married shortly afterwards.
Anyone else been through this? I'm starting to think he just doesn't want to marry me and I'll have to accept it.
Our relationship is great otherwise I think. Generally happy, settled etc. We've lived together for 7 years.