Do I need to Let Go!

Question

I have been in a relationship for 6 years. And me and my boyfriend have a 4 year old daughter together. I love my boyfriend with all me heart he is an awesome provider and a very amazing father. The only problem Is I'm 25, and will be 26 next month and with the time and commitment we're putting into eachother I think that we should tie the knot and make it official. Get married! But when I bring it up to him he gets upset, saying why can't we just take it slow and work our way to that. But the thing is it has been 6 years how much slower could it be. I'm torn I feel I could be stuck being his girlfriend for the next 6 years. I'm stressed about it and I'm even starting to think he will never be ready and maybe I should call it quits. Because I want to be with someone who feels the same way and he is not getting it 😒 I dont know what I should do. I am even considering telling him if he does not propose before the year is up, I'm out! I'm confused and irritated! What's your take, opinions, & advice?!

Answer

Getting married is nothing but a piece of paper. Your relationship doesn't change it's the same. Whether you get married or not you both are still together and loving each other the exact same. I don't understand why women stress so hard over it and want to leave their SO's if they don't propose?? Have him buy you a promise ring for the meantime until he is ready it's not fair giving him an ultimatum of "marry me or I'm out". If he isn't ready then give him time.

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Well. I have to say it. He might choose never to marry you. You two have a beautiful daughter, you two love each other, and it's been six years. I really don't think 'taking it slow" can go any slower lol and honestly, you two have everything you need. You just want a pretty ring and fancy paper to go with it. To me, you guys are already married. Without the rings or the papers or the witnesses. Getting married will change nothing except tax benefits and the way the relationship ends (which, hopefully it doesn't!). And, let's be honest, marriage is intimidating,  especially for him. 
I don't think you should give him an ultimatum. I think he feels comfortable where you two are at and if you want to get married, unfortunately, it doesn't seem like he's going to be ready any time soon. You can either give him time, or start looking for another partner..

Do I need to Let Go!

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