How to Tell Your Boyfriend You Want to Get Married

This dream can become your reality.

It's a classic situation: You want to get married, but your boyfriend has yet to mention the word "wedding." Take charge and tell your boyfriend you want to get married. In these modern times, it is perfectly acceptable for a woman to approach the subject of marriage with her man, so take the leap and tell him you want to tie the knot.

Instructions

1. Build up your confidence. Confidence is sexy, and that sexiness will be attractive to your boyfriend. Smile, stand tall, and wear clothes that you feel great in. Show your boyfriend that you're a strong, confident woman on your own--married or not.

2. Choose an evening to discuss marriage with your boyfriend. Light scented candles, dim the lights, and put on romantic music. Make your boyfriend's favorite dinner. Rub his shoulders for a bit, kiss him, and make sure he is relaxed

3. Tell your boyfriend that you want to get married in a straightforward manner. Let him know why you want to get married: to express your commitment, start a family, buy a house or for another reason. Make it clear that marriage is important to you and he is the man that you want to marry.

4. Listen to your boyfriend's point of view on marriage. If he has concerns, gently remind him of all of the practical benefits of marriage--discounts on car insurance, shared medical benefits and more--not to mention the wedding and honeymoon.. Let him know that you are open to discussing his concerns and working through them with him.

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Tips & Warnings

• Be open and genuine about your feelings. Let your boyfriend know how much you love him and want to be with him forever.

• Talk to your boyfriend's mom about wanting to get married. If she wants her son to marry you, she can be an important ally.

• Do not threaten to leave your man if he does not want to get married right away. That may make him want to leave the relationship or propose for the wrong reason.

• Drop the subject of marriage if you see your boyfriend getting uncomfortable. It may not be the right time to address the subject.

• Don't overload your boyfriend with marriage information. If you talk about it all the time, it may turn him off to the idea of marriage.