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Old 02-09-2005, 03:05 AM   #1 (permalink)
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A classic relationship question ...

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Old 02-09-2005, 03:22 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Isn't it fair that I mention it to him again and see what he has to say now?
Of course it is! I can't believe he hasn't proposed when he seems to be so excited about the idea of marriage. If it's due to his statement about that everything has to be perfect before you get engaged then you have to make him elaborate that statement. I mean when will everything be perfect according to him? If you knew then you could speed things up a bit by doing/changing whatever it is that he feels that needs to be done/changed or whatever in order for everything to be perfect for him to propose.
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Old 02-09-2005, 09:01 AM   #3 (permalink)
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perhaps he's insecure about his financial situation? maybe he wants to be able to provide for you and possibly a family in the future. maybe he wants to do it traditionally? you know, ask your father for your hand or something to that extent. talk to him about what's holding him back. he may have some extremely altruistic reasons or perhaps he's just not ready. talking to him will help you better understand his reasons for not popping the question and also might provide more insight into the way he feels about you and your future together. relationships are all about communcation, and if you dont have that, how happy can your future be?
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Old 02-09-2005, 09:19 AM   #4 (permalink)
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A few months ago, we had a huge argument, and I broke up with him, he called back and tried to work things out with me and I gave in, because heck, I love him more than anything, so I decided to give it a shot. Then out of the blue, I told him that we should get engaged
These few statements alone say a whole lot.

Y'all had a fight, and you left the relationship. Did you both work out what the fight was about... if I were him, this would be weighing in the back of my head -- when the going got tough... the tough got going. Now the fight may have been completely his fault, and you were right to leave.. but you came back, so it couldn't have been that bad.

Perfection only exists in a vacuum, and if he's waiting for the perfect time to get engaged, it will never happen. But, you also want it to be the best possible time for both of you. If you are both still in school, or paying off huge amounts of student loans, it's probably not the best time. If you are both unemployed, it's probably not the best time.

You say that the past year has been great, but only a few months ago, you ended the relationship, why the rush to get engaged?
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Old 02-09-2005, 09:27 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Knowing the guys I do who thought it was THE best/perfect idea to propose on Valentine's or another holdiay. That holiday is just around the corner. However, why is it so important to be engaged NOW? Are you looking for confirmation of his feelings for you by doing this?
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Old 02-09-2005, 09:39 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Maybe he needs/needed (is its almost v-day) time to save money for a ring....unfortunately too many people think you cant get engaged without the "e-ring"
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Old 02-09-2005, 10:27 AM   #7 (permalink)
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From a thread in Coming Together dated 02-09-2005:

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At first, our relationship wasn't the best, but I am comfortable enough to say that we've made a huge improvement, we both want to be married to eachother, but we also know that there are minor things that needs to be worked out before we do get married. So, I would say that time doesn't matter, some people may need more time to straighten a few things in their life where as others might be just as ready as ever ...
A lot of good advice as been given here, but the best advice is some that you gave to another woman in your position, and you posted that ten minutes before you started this thread! I know it is tough to wait and be patient, I'm playing the hope and wait game myself. But as much as I want him to propose, I want him to want it as well and not do it just because he knows I'm waiting.

So take your own advice, work on the minor things in your relationship, love him and support him, and one day he will be ready.
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Old 02-09-2005, 12:18 PM   #8 (permalink)
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whenever he finally asks it will be perfect..it may not be what ether of you had in mind ..but its just needs to feel right in that exact moment...you love him. why not just enjoy the time you spend together and know that when it happens it will be just right.
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Old 02-09-2005, 04:09 PM   #9 (permalink)
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A man is not going to ask until he is 100% ready.

The thing about it is though, you can't tell him he is ready. HE has to decide this.
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Old 02-09-2005, 04:25 PM   #10 (permalink)
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It really sounds like you two need to communicate more. He's the one who has the answers to your questions. If you don't get a proposal on Vday, then really discuss all the aspects of the relationship that concern you. If you do get the proposal, then really discuss all the aspects of the relationship that concern you. After 4 years, you two should be able to communicate well! If you can't...it's time to start.
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Old 02-09-2005, 06:15 PM   #11 (permalink)
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Maybe he needs/needed (is its almost v-day) time to save money for a ring....unfortunately too many people think you cant get engaged without the "e-ring"
that was my thought . . . maybe he is saving up for one??
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Old 02-09-2005, 07:26 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Ask him if you are so anxious! This is 2005 after all.
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Old 02-09-2005, 08:29 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Yeah.. I would say ask him. If being married to him is what you want.. go for it. Good luck!
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Old 02-09-2005, 10:21 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Thanks to everyone for the great advice. To answer some of the questions, it's not like I'm sitting here, waiting for him to propose to me, I am confident in our relationship, I know that I want to be married to him and I am convinced that he wants to be married to me also ... There are no doubts in my mind about him not wanting this as much as I do. But the things is, we already know that we will be married in the future, why not take it a step further? I asked for advice here because I don't want to overwhelm him with any marital questions, I want to let him breathe, and when he is ready, he will do it, but in the meanwhile, I want to know why wait for when everything is perfect when nothing is really perfect? :-) Thanks again for all the great replies. You guys are the best!
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