In this video, I react to a Reddit story from a 26-year-old Christian woman who’s been dating her 28-year-old boyfriend for five years with no proposal in sight. They serve in church together, they’ve known each other for 15+ years, and she’s been “expecting” an engagement for about three years—yet he keeps saying it’s not the right time because of money. She’s willing to rent, live simply, even relocate—because for her, marriage matters and she’s craving clarity. From my Christian dating lens, I get straight to what actually moves a relationship toward marriage: a man who truly wants to marry you starts a process. That looks like meeting parents, talking to pastors, starting premarital counseling, and taking real steps—not just “someday” conversations. I also talk about how giving boyfriend “husband privileges” (especially sex) can remove urgency and blur boundaries. My biggest takeaway is this: set a clear time limit, communicate it respectfully, and require movement toward marriage. If there’s no action, you may need to create space so God can bring the man who’s actually ready to choose you with intention.