Ever been in a relationship where you’re doing everything a spouse would do, but without the official title? ♀️ Imagine being with someone for 7 years, moving cities for them, and still, your ring finger is as bare as a winter tree. That’s exactly what happened to one woman who decided enough was enough. After years of waiting for her boyfriend to pop the question, she took matters into her own hands in a way that’s sparked a wildfire of opinions. Let’s dive into this rollercoaster of love, expectations, and motorbikes. ️
7 Years and Counting
The Countdown to Disappointment ⏰
Compromise or Complacency?
Distance for Love ❤️✈️
Dreams Deferred
Motorbike Over Marriage? ️
Heartbreak and Health Insurance
A Sister’s Strategy
Withdrawing ‘Wife Privileges’
The Ultimatum That Wasn’t
A Girlfriend’s Stand ♀️
The Upgrade Dilemma ➡️ ♀️
Tradition vs. Proposal
Cultural Norms and Engagement Rings
The Proposal Pretense
Engagement Without a Ring? ❓
The Great Proposal Standoff: Love or Logic?
In a tale as old as time, our heroine finds herself at a crossroads between tradition and modern love. After 7 years of playing the part of a wife without the official title, she’s taken a bold step back, hoping to nudge her partner towards the altar. But is love a matter of negotiation, or should it flow freely, ring or no ring? As she stands her ground, we’re left pondering the true cost of a proposal in today’s world. Is it the ring, the title, or the shared dreams that truly bind two hearts together? ♀️ Let’s dive into the heart of the matter and see if love can truly conquer all, or if it’s time to rethink our happily ever afters.
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Don’t force a proposal, it’ll f**k you both over
Don’t play games, judge him by his actions
Don’t settle for someone who needs convincing
Take charge and ask for commitment or move on
Don’t force a man to marry you, it’s YTA. Explain your reasons
Both parties need to communicate openly and maturely about marriage
User wants to get married but ultimatums aren’t the answer
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Don’t force a proposal. If he’s not ready, move on.
User calls out OP for begging partner to propose. YTA.
User calls out article subject for not being traditional in relationship
User suggests he may not want to get married, advises caution
User warns OP of potential consequences for ultimatum. YTA.
Harsh but true, threatening won’t make him propose. YTA
Harsh but true. Move on and find someone who values you
Engaging comment calling out OP’s outdated views on women proposing.
User suggests moving on from manipulative relationship.
Don’t be Brenda the Builder, walk away from the leech
Wedding traditions debated in comments. Who pays for what?
Brutal honesty: Commenter advises woman to move on from commitment-phobic partner.
Proposal confusion leads to immaturity accusations. ESH
User calls out OP for being TA and culturally insensitive.
User calls out ‘wife privileges’ as immature and controlling behavior.
User calls out OP for forcing proposal and potential breakup.
User questions traditional values in comment on marriage ultimatum.
A commenter calls out the absurdity of withholding ‘wife privileges’.
Don’t waste time on someone who doesn’t want to marry you
Brutally honest comment on a relationship status
Unhealthy relationship with manipulation and emotional blackmail. ESH
If he’s not proposing, he’s not that into you.
Seven years and no ring? It’s time to move on
Don’t waste your time, he will never marry you.
Setting a timeline for marriage and sticking to it is important
Blunt advice: Move on, he’s not interested.
Take charge and propose, don’t wait for him!
Communication is key! Withholding ‘wife duties’ is childish ️
Woman proposes to husband, supports direct communication over passive-aggressive games ✌
User calls out hypocrisy of wanting traditional values while shacking up.
Rejected proposal ultimatum backfires. YTA, move on.
Confusion and condemnation for OP’s behavior in relationship
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Don’t settle for less, you deserve someone who wants you
Criticism of traditional gender roles and immaturity in relationship.
User calls out financial exploitation in failed relationship
A comment on traditional relationships sparks backlash
User calls out woman for forcing traditional proposal, no replies.
Don’t wait for a proposal, propose to him yourself! Or find someone with the same timeline. NAH.
A commenter accuses the original poster of being sexist.
Toxic behavior won’t lead to a healthy relationship
Proposal ultimatum? NTA advises to break it off
Don’t waste your life waiting for someone who doesn’t want you
Wise advice: Don’t fall into sunk cost fallacy, walk away
Harsh truth: Move on, find someone who loves and adores you
Cut the games and move on if it’s important
Harsh truth: If he wanted to marry, he would’ve asked
Don’t wait for someone who doesn’t want the same things
ESH for manipulating each other and not having an honest conversation. Decide if marriage is a deal breaker or compromise like this couple.
Don’t settle for less . YTA to yourself, ditch him
User questions arbitrary reasons for marriage, calls out immaturity.
Communication is key! Playing games won’t solve anything. ESH
Maya Angelou’s wisdom suggests it’s time to move on.
User suggests the man is lying and advises to cut losses
User calls out hypocrisy and gives blunt advice. YTA confirmed.
Setting ultimatums and withholding ‘wife privileges’ is not healthy behavior
Being upfront about your needs is important in a relationship ✌️
Unconventional relationship advice: ‘Can’t pick and choose traditions’.
User questions motive behind desire for marriage, advises against manipulation.
Rejected commenter calls OP a ‘fruitcake’ for waiting on proposal
Harsh truth: Ultimatums won’t make him propose. Break up now.
Reconsider the relationship, withdrawing privileges won’t change his mind
Bluntly ask for marriage, be ready to move on
