How to Know if You Will Marry Your Boyfriend

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Is he the right one for you? Keep your eyes open for signs that will let you know if you'll marry your boyfriend. Marriage is a big commitment and it's not something you want to rush into. Take your time and don't make any decisions until you're sure that he is the one.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Step1
Examine your conversations. Does he include you in his plans when he talks about the future?
Step2
Consider whether you're both traveling along the same pathway in life. Are you heading in the same direction? Do you share common interests and values?
Step3
Think about the compatibility of your goals. Do you both want the same things out of life, such as a family, kids, stability, money, careers? Are you interested in his work and hobbies? Does he seem interested in your job and pastimes, even if he doesn't share your passion for them?
Step4
Evaluate how he treats you in private and in public. Does he brag about you to others? Does he seem proud to be with you, or does he avoid being seen with you in public places? Does he stick around when you're having a bad day, or does he disappear when you need him the most?
Step5
Evaluate how he treats your friends and family. Is he willing to be nice to your friends and family, even if he doesn't like them?
Step6
Assess his honesty and trustworthiness. Does he do what he says he's going to do? Do you feel you can trust him and depend on him?
Step7
Think about all the reasons why you really like him. Remember that lust fades, but genuine compatibility endures.
Step8
Communicate with your boyfriend and discuss these issues to figure out if you're both meant for each other.

Tips & Warnings

  • If he acts secretive or ashamed to be seen with you in public, re-evaluate your relationship. He may be trying to hide something from you.
  • Since every relationship is different, eHow does not guarantee that you'll marry your boyfriend by following these steps!

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on 2/1/2008 Hi Everyone,

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on 7/24/2007 My boyfriend is asking me to marry him in two years and then he changed it to 5 years why would he change it .... I told him i really love him but i don't think i'm ready for a marriage right now cause i have alot the stuff to take of.....He said he understand and the next day he call me and he said he would wait .The next day he wasn't ok with it, he said it's cause i don't love him that's why i said i need to think about it ..... what should i do

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on 8/8/2006 If you want to know whether or not he is the one, here it is. Does he treat you with absolute respect? Is he always willing to listen and talk? Does he open doors for you, pay the bills? All the ladies wonder if there are guys that are like this. I am one of them, we exist. Remember though, a man will only treat you as well as you treat them. Evaluate everything you do as if you were in his shoes and how you would feel if he did that. Most importantly - be patient.

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on 6/30/2006 You need to be able to have time apart in order to have lasting lives together. If he can't go out with the guys and/or you can't have a girls night out, that's a problem. You can't be each others entire life or you'll have nothing else and grow quite sick of each other.

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