In the case the OP decides to move on, she can still find someone and start a family by 30 which is for a lot of people ideal. We actually have no idea where she’s in her studies, just started or in the middle of grad school. I myself finished grad school this semester and though it is challenging while working full time, it is not impossible to maintain a relationship. The problem in this relationship is the lack of communication from the BF and his actions that are saying otherwise of what the marriage plan should be. I disagree that the relationship is progressing beyond what we know. It might be stagnating since it is not going toward a merging of their lives. The thing is they have to be honest with each other, the OP tried the first, and it is the BF’s turn now, I guess it will take him more than 3 months to stand in his own truth. Personally, if it had been about practical details such as finances, time and stability, there shouldn’t be a problem to discuss about them as these are goals both partners can work together to achieve. Keeping quiet while taking backwards steps is not what I would call progressing. The BF just has to be honest with himself and the OP. It’s not a crime to not be ready, just don’t bring people down with you. Hot debate. What do you think? Thumb up 12 Thumb down 3 Reply https://bit.ly/4oyNypV https://bit.ly/4ovSj3z https://bit.ly/43jK9D6 https://bit.ly/47BeK1u https://bit.ly/4qSomwf https://bit.ly/43nLnNF https://bit.ly/43jK6qU https://bit.ly/3LwEOlH https://bit.ly/4hU9h9h https://bit.ly/4hTReAd https://bit.ly/3LxqqJY https://bit.ly/43ZF8jd https://bit.ly/47yajV8