At what point in a relationship does a man realize he wants to marry a woman?
86543
Well in my own experience one of my ex became ex because he never realize that, hahahah!!!!. And another ex became ex because he realize that too soon that he scared me. So I don´t think a point of when to realize if he want to marry exist. I belive that when if you realize and he doesn´t, or viceversa, runnnnnnn!!!!!. It has to be mutally.
673045
It's all about tradition.  Not only is the man traditionally the one who initiates the engagement, but men don't usually wear engagement rings, so unless he wants to wear a ring (and you don't), you won't have the traditional "token" to offer him when you ask for his hand.  Just some things to think about!\n\nIf you are more progressive and want to propose, Congratulations... have  at it.  Marriage is a wonderful thing and I hope that it all works out for you.
854299
Guys ALWAYS do this. They never have marriage in mind until they mature and feel like they want to get married.
424416
Commitment issues. =)\nEverybody has them pretty much. It is scary to think that you'll be with somebody for the rest of your life. No more scoring other chicks. No more one-night-stands. No more late beer nights with guys from the bar. Instead, every day, rain or shine, wake up in your wife's face. =) You should be glad. He's afraid of commitment, because he knows he'll only have you for teh rest of his life. This way, you'll know he doesn't think he'll divorce you. Marrying is a huge event. It changes who you are and your future life. It's a big step and he just needs some time to think when to take that big step. He wants to prepare himself so nothing will turn out bad.
57028
You cannot make a man ask you to marry him!! And besides that, why would you want to? Personally, I would want to know that I am being asked for my hand in marriage because the man loves me and wants it, not bacause I forced him into it. Often marriages where one person or the other felt pressured in to it, don't work out anyway. Best off to wait for him to do it from his heart!
1064937
well marriage is just a piece of paper after 4 yrs together you should know that he is  committed to you.   IF he is going to ask you to marry him it should something is wants to do and make a surprise  you don't want to him ask just because you are forcing him to.  i say go with him.
479767
When it feels like it would be the logical next step.\nAsk yourself the following questions....\n\n1. Do we love, trust and respect each other?\n2. Do we share the same expectations of marriage? \n3. Do we share things in common that make us shout, cry and laugh? \n4. Do we agree on major life issues, such as children, family and friends, where we'll live and style of living? \n5. Do we have a way of managing conflict? \n6. Do we share the same views on infidelity and commitment to avoiding temptation? \n7. Do we love each other just the way we are today, without any hidden agenda to try to change the other?\nYou don't have to agree on everything. The important thing is that you and your partner have talked through these questions and both feel confident you can live and work together, knowing what the other believes
628663
You can't "Get" a man to marry you until they are ready, or mutually like yourself, think the relationship is ready to take it to the next step. Think about it, would you want to force someone into marrying you now just because your ready only to find out later (after a divorce) that they weren't ready to be married?
6113
when he feels like 1/2 and not whole when he is away from the one he loves...When he can see in his minds eye what his children will look like with the person he loves. When the phone rings and his heart skips or speeds up thinking it might be her. When he is financially set to take on the responsability of providing a secure future for himself and the one he loves...When he can be in a crowded room with a bunch of women and only see her...When he can look into her eyes and know that they will grow old together. Oh and when her father says you can marry her then it is the right time, Hope this helps. :) P.S. I met my husband when I we were 19 now we are 33 and I always knew we would be together and married it just took him 8yrs to figure it out Hahah Happily married.
678151
2-3yrs should be enough time to know whether or not you want to get married. But if you know you want to be together for the rest of your lives, then why wait. It could only take you a week to realise you want to marry each other. And it could be the best decision you ever make. It all depends on the individual.
592567
woman to woman...definetly.  women seem to know what their partner wants more than men do.
453386
You've just answered your question. Now, I consider myself to be a gentleman.\nBut, look at what you said here. The women are the ones falling in love in your scenario. The guy is just dating and enjoying what's happening. The woman here is probably reading way too much into it, or she's the kind of woman who's "in love with falling in love".\n\nBy the way, when I was dating the woman who became my wife, I was the one who said the "I love you" first.\nHer response to that?... she said, "I know you do".
816012
If marriage is the goal for both of you, then anything over 2 years is pushing it.  Once you get to the 4 - 5th years, time to call it quits if no proposal was forthcoming by then.
1041707
It all depends on the female. She may just want attention, she might just want someone to take care of her and buy her things. Every woman wants a guy to propose to them and get married one day. But the key to a female getting what she wants is to be straight foward and honest about it, alot of males, believe it or not are not mind readers.
232807
you ask her to marry you when you know she's the one you want to spend the rest of your life with.\n\ni'd like to know a girl two years before i tie the knot until death do us part - so if the candle burns bright and i just "know" in six months... it will be a nice long engagement.
507489
hell first i am a guy.....i am a newlywed of 1 year...when my wife had told me she wanted marriage it was great news to me..i acted like i knew nothing of it..meaning i knew she wanted marriage..we talked about it..this was so exiting for me..if you know for sure he is wanting to marry you...then wait..don't approach him again..why? well alot of guys are the same i knew she wanted marriage so i thought about the perfect way to ask her..i thought about all the good things that i wanted as well..i think to sum this up...he wants to think of the perfect wedding..he wants this to be the most beautiful day for the both of you..he will come around give it time...please take this advise from a man who has went through the same exact thing
446931
Property? Hmmm.... I become "hers," she becomes "mine," in the sense of exclusive intimacy and closeness, and the understanding that "we" are now a "we," but property? Never thought of it that way. Usually, I'm busy doing whatever I can to most ensure her happiness, and she's trying to do the same for me. (when all is right with the world, anyway) The only time a guy turns into "property" is when he becomes so whipped he loses individuality, and turns his back on his own beliefs and values to capitulate to a woman. If a woman really loves him though, she'll rarely put him in a position where he has to make that choice.