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You might be here because you really need this pep talk, or maybe you’re starting to get to this pivotal point in your relationship.
It‘s been a few years since you and your better half have started dating. You know what makes them tick, what their favorite food is, and that they need an extra blanket just for themselves on the bed. You know their habits and you love them for even the most annoying quirk. You’ve probably discussed marriage and your not-so-distant future before, yet you feel discouraged simply because you haven?t been given the biggest item of commitment. You see couples who have been together a shorter amount of time than you move to the next step, causing you to wonder why it isn?t you and what’s so wrong with your relationship that you can’t move forward. I’m here to tell you that nothing is wrong. It’s okay that you aren’t engaged yet, and here’s why.
Every relationship is different (I saw that eye roll). As cheesy and obvious as it may seem, it’s 100% true. You might feel jealous of your friends who are showing off that sparkly ring and already planning weddings. Just remember you don?t know what’s going on behind closed doors with that couple. You don’t know if that perfect Instagram couple argues over the smallest things and simply thinks they need to take this step to “save” their relationship. Focus on yourself and you...