Ten signs he's ready to pop the question
Ever wondered what blokes talk about when we're not around? Here's your chance to eavesdrop. iVillage and AskMen.com have joined forces to reveal what's really on men's minds - and just how bluntly they discuss it
Contrary to popular belief, most blokes want to get married... eventually. It may take them longer to recognise the symptoms of marriageitis, but it's there nonetheless. Sharing their lives with one woman, having steady sex for life and the possibility of kids crosses their minds. Of course, this could all result from their woman's constant hinting at marriage. Hey, it's like Chris Rock says, 'Women get married; men surrender.' Have a look at the top ten things that should alert him to the fact that he might want to 'make an honest woman' out of his current belle
1. He knows she's the one
While all the subsequent examples are good indicators of readiness for marriage, nothing is as important as this one. In essence, this reason is really the assemblage of all the other indicators; the reason that all signs point to her. After all, he's with her now for a reason. She is the culmination of all the dating experiences that came before. He's learned who he is; he remembers the girls he's thrown back while waiting for that special catch. And now he knows that the 'one' is in his life. All her good traits and the way she makes him feel about himself impresses upon him the absolute need to keep this one. There was never anyone like her in his life before and he knows there won't be again. So he should stop dillydallying and get on with it.
2. He makes long-term plans together
The realisation that he's ready for marriage may actually be obvious. If he's initiated or willingly participated in discussions with his girlfriend about eventually buying a house, having children, saving for retirement or any such future plans, then it's a logical assumption for him (and a fait accompli for her) that he should propose. Similarly, if he's found himself paying special attention to reports about the suburbs (hikes in taxes, school zones, housing markets, etc.), then he shouldn't fight it any longer; he's ready.
3. He wants her as the mother of his children
This one's big. It may not have been that long ago, when the mere thought of being a 'daddy' sent him running for the nearest bottle of tequila. However, if being with his latest lady has him actually thinking of children's names and even grinning at the thought that she might be the mother to his brood, then he's certainly got nuptials on the brain. But before he actually starts trying to have those bambinos, he needs to make sure she's on the same page.
4. He starts sacrificing financially
Another clue that he's really ready to pop the question is when he's begun calculating the fees necessary to take a wife. He realises that they'll need to give up some luxuries in order to finance this event. A true man steps up and shows his woman that he's ready and able to field the cost. If, for example, he trades in his Audi TT for a fuel-efficient Ford Escape to save for the wedding (and he can smile while doing so), then he's ready. If he's recognised this need and, more importantly, is eager to make it happen, then he's in line to get hitched.
5. He thinks about the wedding
It's all becoming an exciting prospect to him, this idea of marriage. The fact that it doesn't scare him is remarkable. But more amazingly, he realises that he can spin a lot of positives out of it. The wedding party will be a blast. Friends he hasn't seen in a while will all be celebrating, drinking and dancing with him again at his reception. Plus, this time he gets to be the recipient of a bachelor party and not merely a participant.
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