Yesterday, we went to my boyfriend's family Christmas dinner (after my family's Christmas brunch). We've been together for three years, and we've lived together for two. His brothers and brothers-in-law teased him about how my hand was naked and that I'd be Mrs. Smith next Christmas. My boyfriend reacted REALLY quickly to say no. I was embarrassed, how quickly and vehemently he said no. We've talked about it before, and it is in the five year plan. Money is tight right now, and he needs a more reliable car very soon. I know realistically that he's just looking at the practical facts here, and he does love me, and he just doesn't like his brothers pushing him. But I can't get the feeling out of my head that he told them the truth.