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Often times, women stay in relationships with men for years waiting to get that prized engagement ring.
But, how long is too long to wait for a wedding ring?
Well, it’s hard to say exactly how long each woman should wait for a proposal because every relationship is different.
The dynamics of one relationship may warrant a longer “waiting” period than others.
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How Long Is Too Long To Wait For A Wedding Ring?
While it is difficult to put a cap on the amount of time that a woman should wait for an engagement proposal, I can say that waiting ten years should be out of the question for every woman!
In general, I believe that a woman shouldn’t stay in a relationship for longer than 3-4 years without being asked to get married.
If a man doesn’t know if he wants to marry you after 3-4 years of being in a relationship, the chances of him wanting to marry you after year 5,6, or 7 goes down drastically.
Many women stick around in relationships for years nudging and even nagging their boyfriends to settle down and get married.
But, you should never try to force a man to marry you!
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What Do You Really Want?
If you’re just looking for any warm body to call your husband and you don’t care about the quality of your relationship, then by all means honey, “do you!”
But, if you actually want a marriage filled with love instead of resentment, then stop trying to chase men into marriage.
The truth is, every woman truly wants a man that feels strongly enough for her that she doesn’t have to shove the idea of marriage down his throat to get that fantasied wedding ring.
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Know Your Worth!
Women, you have to remember your worth and know that your time is precious! Not every man is deserving of your time and certainly not half a decade or more of it!
You deserve a man that knows he wants to marry you well before 5 years into the relationship.
So, stop settling for less!
For more great dating advice, get my book: Picking up the Pieces: Rebuilding Yourself for the Love and Relationship You Deserve.
Till Next Time,
Dee
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