How long is appropriate to wait for a marriage proposal?

We have been in a very happy and committed relationship for 3 years. We are in our fifties and have blended our families. I just feel it is the right thing to do. He feels it just isn't necessary.


I am just wondering what others think and why.How long is appropriate to wait for a marriage proposal?
My last question to answer before my wedding (on Monday) as they have now fixed the car!





You are in your 50s. Medical issues will now become a thing of wonder. What happens to the home you live in if you die (or he does)? Wills that benefit unmarried partners are often successfully thrown out by the children (only one can do it). What if he has a stroke and his kids don't want you there? They CAN have you barred from his room and thrown out of his house (even if your stuff is there indicating that you live there).





My Uncle died last Christmas. His gf of 12 years had no say whatever over the arrangements. His kids decided to cremate him rather than follow HIS wishes of burial at the National Cemetery because it was cheaper (even though he provided more than enough to cover the costs). She was not even allowed to attend the service because my cousins felt it would be insulting to my Uncle's 2nd ex-wife (who raised my cousins), who did attend. My other uncle will never speak to my 2 cousins again, he was that upset over the situation. The only reason why she has a roof over her head is that my uncle transferred title when he found out he was dying. He thought that was enough. It wasn't.





I refused to move in with my fiance without a promise of marriage. I am either more than a roommate or I'm not there at all. Legally, that is all you are to your live-in - a roommate and nothing more.How long is appropriate to wait for a marriage proposal?
This is something you need to have a face to face discussion. Know his reasons other than ';I don't feel it is necessary'; and your reasons of it being necessary to you. Then you know where you stand. Some people are just not marriage material. Can be super great as friends but that is as far as it goes.


If it is important to you and not to him; maybe it is a reason enough to move on.