Psychologists have listed reasons why men are not in a hurry to propose to women and have also explained how to understand when waiting for proposals is no longer worth it.

Many women wonder: why don’t men rush to propose to them, even though the relationship has been going on for a long time and suits both parties? The reason is often the fear of responsibility on the part of men. A certain number of men prefer to live in a common-law marriage with women, without officially registering their relationship. In this case, they feel free, as they can end the relationship at any time.

For a woman, even a common-law marriage means complete immersion in family life. They do not consider themselves free but, on the contrary, perceive themselves as married on a psychological level.

Creating a cozy home for her man in a common-law marriage often leads to the man relaxing because he feels warm, well-fed, and clean at home. Everything suits him, and even if he thinks about marriage, he may not take any action because the woman is silent, which implies that everything suits her as well.

Psychologists believe that if a man hasn’t made a proposal within one year of meeting, he probably won’t do it at all.

Therefore, if you love a man and feel comfortable with him in family life, you should take the first step yourself. The advice here is simple: don’t be afraid to take the initiative and push the man towards marriage. This can be done subtly, but it’s better to say directly that you are looking for a husband and give him time to consider the decision and respond. A man who is simply comfortable with you will leave, but one who loves and values you will make a proposal, psychologists assure.