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My BF says I'm his life-partner but he's afraid of marriage!

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Question - (6 December 2006) 2 Answers - (Newest, 7 December 2006)
A female Canada, *una~ writes:

My boyfriend of 1 1/2 yrs loves me and wants me to move out from home and live with him. He has been through a divorce which his ex-wife cheated on him. I think it was that which made him afraid of marriage. I know he considers me as a life-long partner which to me, it's some what better than just a marriage certificate. I know that he will be loyal to me forever and will never want to hurt me.

I have brought up hints of marriage and I gather from his words that he is not ready to trust marriage yet. He still needs some time. I'm a very conservative girl. My parents expect me to move away from home when I get married. In a way, I'm not sure how to break the news to my parents. I'm ready to start living with him, but I don't understand what he's scared about getting married if he considers me a life-long partner. He even avoids the word husband and wife. Instead, he uses male conterpart. I'm scared we will never get married. Anyone know what's bothering him?

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A male reader, Prada +, writes (7 December 2006):

Well based on what you told us.I am sure that he just went through i really tough divorce and mentally that can rreally mess you up.So i mean because you know that he really does love you and since he does consider you his life partner i would just come right out and ask him.''Do you think that we will ever be able to get married''.Just see what he says and just make sure you really express how you feel.

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (6 December 2006):

wake up this guy is a joker,he wants you in his life forever yet he cant commit himself to you,to share his whole life with you and you only,not marrying you says he can marry anyone at anytime as legaly hes single.find someone whom will commit to you and want you for his wife forever.

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