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Asking Eric: My Friend Has Been with Boyfriend for 20 Years. Why Won’t He Pop the Question Already?

A woman who has been in a relationship with her partner for over two decades moved into his home following her mother’s passing eighteen months ago.
The boyfriend has planned every detail of a future wedding but has not proposed despite their long relationship, raising questions about marriage.
They participate in each other's gatherings, including celebrations, memorials, birthday parties, athletic games, and workplace socials, although they seldom have the chance to share truly quality moments together.
The author advises having honest conversations about wants and timetables to clarify intentions, noting 'If you don't want to go, don't go' as practical guidance.
The situation suggests that communication is crucial for relationship health and that skipping some family events may cause hard feelings but is acceptable if handled openly.

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Asking Eric: My friend has been with boyfriend for 20 years. Why won’t he pop the question already?

Dear Eric: My good friend has been with her boyfriend for more than 20 years. She finally moved into his house after her mom died a year and a half ago. They attend each other’s family events – weddings, funerals, birthdays, sports events, work parties – and he tells her he loves her.

14 hours ago·Portland, United States

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Longtime boyfriend has dream wedding but won't propose

Dear Eric: My good friend has been with her boy-friend for more than 20 years. She finally moved into his house after her mom died a year and a half ago. They attend each other's family events — weddings, funerals,…

20 hours ago·Cherokee County, United States

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