Dear Mary: My boyfriend of 10 years refuses to marry me and I feel upset about the uncertainty of our future
Briefly

The article explores a relationship dynamic after 10 years where one partner longs for a committed and traditional partnership, envisioning shared living and marriage. Meanwhile, the other partner is hesitant, preferring not to cohabit until the children of the first partner are grown, and is also opposed to the concept of marriage itself. This creates a significant tension between their relationship goals, highlighting the challenges many couples face when their visions for the future don't align, especially in blended families and differing life stages.
Read at Independent
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