I am 22 and my boyfriend is 41. We have been dating since I was 20 years old. We have been living together for the past year and 4 months. Before we even got into a committed relationship we both agreed we wanted both marriage and children. Neither of us have been previously married, engaged, or have kids. About a year into the relationship he said he wanted to get married and even told me he bought a ring. He kept saying dates he would propose..but they would come and go and nothing happened. All talk of marriage ceased after that. Now when I ask it seems there is always a new reason and with every reason I came up with a solution and fixed it. The latest was me getting a job, which I have. Now his reason is literately, "I don't know" He claims to be in love and love me more than anything and he does want marriage so why all the excuses? I feel like everytime I ask there is a new reason why he can't "right now" We have been through sickness, death, and poverty together. We both have jobs and money. We have been together for 2 years. So will he ever propose or am I wasting my time?