Every relationship is different, so no couple should hold their standards and expectations against another couple. However there should be a point where some ultimatums should be set into place.
There are some couples who get engaged a few weeks or months after meeting each other because they are very convinced that they have met their soulmate. Though other couples take their time on getting to one another and the things that makes them happy, sad, or laugh; this is totally understandable. However, if you have been dating someone for about 5 years and one, it is time to evaluate a few things.
The initial question that is going to pop in your head is “What is he waiting for?” You must keep in mind that just because you are ready to take that next step in your relationship, does not necessarily mean that he is. On the other hand, after a time period of 5 years or so, he should know if he wants to spend this rest of his life with you or not.
Maybe there are constant obstacles in your relationship that is delaying the possible transition from “Boyfriend and Girlfriend” to “Fiancée”. You don’t want to enter another phase of your relationship still fighting and arguing about the same things you were before you got engaged.
Worst case scenario, he doesn’t want to propose to you. There may be several reasons why he may be holding out on moving forward. Just keep in mind that you should never push him to propose because you will push him away and turn him off in the process.
