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Would you stay after 9 years and no proposal?

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TwoLittleDogs · 26/10/2024 12:24

Long time lurker, first time poster. I don't have any close friends or family that I feel comfortable speaking to about this, hence why I'm reaching out here for opinions and advice. I've been with my partner for over 9 years now, lived together most of that time, brought a house together (no children). I've brought up the topic of proposal and marriage countless times over the years, so he knows its something I have wanted, and he has always given the golden answer that he wants that too, but there has been no plans or action. We also went on a dream holiday a few years ago and I honestly thought he was going to propose then, but he didn't, and I've been growing resentment ever since. Something also happened this week which has just brought me to boiling point on the topic. My biological clock is also ticking, so I know I have to really decide what I want out of life. Any advice greatly appreciated.

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Christmaschildcare · 26/10/2025 12:36

How are things @TwoLittleDogs x

ProvincialLady24 · 27/10/2025 21:22

I get it. You want him to be want to marry you - YANBU. It’s not very reassuring to have to ask a man. It’s old fashioned and logically doesn’t make sense - but a bit of romance is lovely.
i nagged DH into marriage and it’s empty because I know he didn’t really want to marry me: I should have left him, but we already had children.
Rely think about this. Are you just settling for someone who is familiar and will do? If he isn’t totally in love with you - is this enough to settle for?

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