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When to marry.... A question for women - corny

I would like for some women to answer this question. Probably heard this before...I am a 26 yr old male totally in love with a 21 yr old female. We have been dating 3 years very steadily. Hardly ever fight, and when we do, we can't stay mad at each other for more than a day. From my end, I believe I am with the most attractive and stunning women who ever walked the earth. She is funny, witty, independant as well as dependant, bold, shy, and just plain cute. I've had 3 other relationships but this is the first time I have been in love. Here's my problem. We have talked about marriage and I know that I want to be with her for the rest of my life. But she is unsure if she is ready to marry and tells me NOT to ask her anytime soon cause she knows her answer will be no. She says she loves me and wants to be with me for the rest of her life, but she is not ready.

Sigh...I have so many fears. Will she stay with me? Will we be together 10 years from now? How can I make this thing last? Actually I'm not really ready to marry either, but I don't think anyone is EVER ready. I realize that marriage is a leap of faith which no one is ever fully ready. Perhaps her fears are starting a new life and changing her environment. This scares me too, but I have the women of my dreams. The question for you women is...do you suppose she is really in love with me? Can this be possible for her fears to overcome her desire for marriage? Everything is really great right now, we have our own little schedule and have lots of fun so perhaps her thinking is why change it? I can understand her fears, but I'm really ready to do this thing.

I don't know...guess I'm just rambling and soliciting any female advice. She thinks I'm the perfect guy for her. She tells me she loves me. SHe has lots of fun with me and thinks I'm funny too. She says I'm the most handsome man around. Hehe..wish all women were like her... Consider this...I am an attractive man with a good personality who treats his woman like a queen. No kidding either. I would do anything for her. Is this enough? Or am I just playing the fool? Any advice anyone?

From: 21/f

You have to understand that she is still young and does not want to feel tied down. That piece of paper saying thast you are married will change her and your life forever. Marriage is a big step. She loves you but when she thinks about marriage even for women there is a suffocating feeling. Do not pressure her, her life has just begun. Suppose you did get married and everything changed and you and her wound up resenting each other. If you should be together than you will what is the rush??????? There is so much time ahead of you.


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