Question: My boyfriend and I have been living together for about a year and our families keep pressuring us to get married–what should I do?
Answer: If you and your boyfriend are content with how things are going, then focus on each other and try not to let your families pressure you in a negative way. Just remember that they are coming from a good place, even if some people don’t have the right approach.
However, if you do want to get married, these relatives might be giving you a push in the right direction. Talk with your boyfriend and see how he feels about the topic. Set some goals together so that this can become a reality in the near future. Marriage is a big decision, but even if all the stars aren’t lined up right now, all that matters is that you love each other and that you support each other unconditionally. The rest will eventually fall into place.