Phantom says: This is a tricky situation. Have you discussed the thought of marriage with him? Just because a man places himself in the whims of a committed relationship does not mean that he is ready to marry. Marriage is a huge step for most men. There is no clear cut way that a man prepares himself for such a step. It’s more about the maturation process of the individual in particular. Am I satisfied with the person I am and the person I am choosing to spend the rest of my life with? What if things change? Is she really the one? We are plagued by many questions. I suggest lightly bringing up the topic and seeing his reaction. If he’s not “all in” at that particular moment, give the conversation a rest for a couple of months and continue enjoying each other. You will know when he’s ready. The best sign from a man who is ready for marriage is when he kneels before you and asks.

Kenyada says - The overall major sign is behavior. How is he changing and is he seeking this change on his own? Every man has his hang-ups about marriage, therefore, if he’s attempting to address those hang-ups head on that may mean he’s trying to get himself together for a lifetime commitment. An example of a behavioral sign is selflessness. Even if your man is already selfless; if he’s deciding to become more selfless that could mean he’s willing to consider you as that permanent option. However, that doesn’t mean things are written in stone … it just means he starting to view you in that light. Overall, start paying attention to his behavior and see if your man starts to place more attention on the small things. Other signs could be your man focusing on how a husband should behave as noted in the Bible (see if he’s becoming more serious about those things), planning and choosing to save money more or becoming more serious about increasing his financial IQ, or an improvement in his willingness to listen more and be patient - marriage is still for a lifetime in some people’s eyes so one has to know how to get through the challenging times.