When you are in a serious relationship with a man, you are bound to expect him to pop the big question eventually. Often times than not, ladies are already planning their wedding in their head the moment they meet or even before they meet that one special man, on the other hand, guys are usually not thinking in that line. Try these tips and maybe he will catch the cold.
1. Don’t Bring Up Marriage Prematurely
Unless he brings it up in conversation, don’t talk marriage with him, at least not directly. For some guys, it tends to scare them a way sub-consciously. They probably feel it’s too soon for such kind of talk, usually because they believe they are not ready emotionally, psychologically or financially.
2. Let Him be the Person He Wants to Be.
You also cannot expect your man to be like your friend’s husband, simply because you look up to them as the ‘Perfect Couple’. You have to accept him for who he is. The more you try to change him, the more suffocating he is going to feel in the relationship and fear any sort of commitment.
3. Show Him Your Womanly And Motherly Qualities
Give him a total home-makeover at his apartment – from cooking him something nice to cleaning, doing the dishes and all that homely stuff. This does not mean you turning to an overnight or everyday housemaid so he doesn’t get too comfortable for his own good, but do this occasionally, just because it is a noble thing to do. If you are the type that hates to cook and clean, then you better make up for it somewhere else, or possibly do the chores together as often as possible.
4. Avoid Nagging.
Yes we know it’s in the nature of most ladies to talk and talk and just keep talking, and end up carrying that trait to nagging over issues. Newsflash! It’s just not cute in any way. For the sake of a possible future together, ladies should try to drop that habit like a slice of very hot potatoes in the mouth. There’s no point revisiting old issues needlessly. Let sleeping dogs lie! Enough said.
5. Get His Family To Like You.
This is almost a no-brainer. If his family members get you and are especially fond of you, you are halfway crossed the finished line in the relationship books. So get to be cool with his folks and siblings and be as real as possible.
6. Respect And Love Him Hard.
Be respectful and thoughtful of him, captivating in thoughts, words and actions towards your man. Don’t stop being that lady he fell uncontrollably for. Always be there for him in good times and bad, in ways unimaginable, surprise him occasionally, be adventurous, keep it sexy for him and let it continually ring in his mind and heart that you are the one he is to eventually say ‘I do’ to.
7. Be His Friend.
Most men fear marriage because they feel it traps them. They have to put up with too many questions, a lot of nagging and responsibilities they would rather avoid. You can avoid all this, if you simply choose to be a good friend first.
8. Be The Woman Your Man Cannot Resist.
Men love women who are confident about themselves and if you are a woman who’s sure about her personality, your man will begin to picture his life with you in the future tense. Remember, self-confidence is like a magnet that pulls men towards you and makes them surer about their future with their ladylove.
9. Communicate Regularly.
Some women just assume their men will pop the question soon because they have been in a relationship for some time. They keep waiting for the proposal, even when the man doesn’t know about their anticipation. The best way to avoid unrealistic expectations and let your guy know what you have in mind is to communicate with him.
10. Work On The Relationship First.
Are you sure you are ready to take your relationship to the next level? Do you know each other so well that it is natural to expect marriage? Are you in a position to consider it? Men look at marriage as a big commitment (as you both should), something that they want to be absolutely sure about.
