Relationships do not move on a universal timeline, but when years pass without a marriage proposal, many people start asking hard questions. A 2023 Pew Research Center survey found that views on marriage are changing, with more adults delaying or reconsidering it altogether. That does not automatically mean your relationship is doomed, but it does mean expectations deserve honest discussion. If you are wondering why he refuses to ask you to marry him, the answer is often more complicated than a lack of love.
