"He has supported me through tough life events, and I have supported him through his own. Wilson has encouraged me to stand up to my abusive mother and given me the strength to set boundaries. He shows me his love not in big flashy gestures, but in the quiet, meaningful moments when I need him. We have had conversations about our future and how we want our lives to look. In every conversation, it seems like we are on the same page."
"As much as I am looking forward to that next step, I have no interest in owning a house right now and all of the "what ifs" that come along with it (broken water heater, leaky roof, compromised foundation). To me, a house is a big commitment. One of the reasons I don't want to buy a house together right now is that he won't even propose. How is he OK with committing to buying a house but not even giving me a ring?"
A 25-year-old woman has been in an eight-year relationship with her boyfriend Wilson and describes him as her best friend and steady support. He helped her set boundaries with an abusive mother and expresses love through quiet, meaningful moments. The couple has talked about their future and appears aligned in those conversations. He wants to buy a house next year, while she fears homeownership responsibilities and views a house as a major commitment. She resists buying a house because he has not proposed, and she worries his behavior signals reluctance about marriage and children.
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