7 Signs He Wants to Marry You

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Do you want to know if your man is thinking about popping the question? You’ve come to the right place.

Nearly everyone goes through their own internal checklist when they get a few years into a relationship. You wonder what he’s thinking. You analyze his every action, his every look and glance. You want to scour his bank account for any large purchases from a jewelry store.

It’s an exciting time.

But do you really know what to look for? Not every guy is the same, and they’ll all display different symptoms when they’ve got marriage fever.

But there are some core signs to look for that will give most guys away when they’re thinking about tying the knot—natural behaviors that stem from his simple desire to spend the rest of his life with you.

So to help you figure things out, let’s take a look at 7 sure signs that he wants to marry you.

He Happily Mentions Weddings

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Every man goes through that stage in life when it seems like all of his friends are getting married at once. Talk of buying a home, having children, and merging bank accounts floats through the air at every outing, and he may even be asked to be involved in a ceremony or two.

How your man reacts to this is telling. Some guys cringe when their friends talk about getting married. Some guys roll their eyes. Some guys turn white with fear.

But if your man smiles wistfully and is willing—and even excited—to talk about marriage, it’s a sign he’s ready for it, himself.

Pay attention. Is he interested in his friends’ weddings? Does he ask questions? Best of all, does he seem to be seeking advice?

If he reacts positively to talk of marriage, then it very well may have been on his mind beforehand, so be on the lookout for this sign.

He Invites You to Family Events

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Does your man invite you to his family events? To birthdays and Christmas dinners, Easter Sundays, and everything in between?

If you sincerely feel like a part of his family, he may have marriage on his mind.

This is also a great sign that he not only wants to marry you, but that he’s opening up to you. He wants you to be a vital part of his life, even if that means exposing you to his weird cousin or his mom’s massive collection of his awkward childhood videos.

This is him being vulnerable—he is essentially saying, “Here. This is my entire life and history on display for you.”

This vulnerability and willingness to integrate you fully into his life is one of the surest signs of devotion, love, and a desire for something more in the relationship.

So be on the lookout for this one. If this is your guy, you just might find a ring on your finger soon enough.

He Gives You a Key

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Be discerning about this sign. If he wants to move in together, find out why.

Is it for convenience? Meh.

Does he want a roommate in order to save money? Double meh.

Does he adore you so much that he wants to unconditionally live with you? Jackpot.

Living together is a commitment that’s nearly as big as marriage, and takes a lot of work. If he wants to move in together—for the right reasons—it’s a great sign he’s ready for that commitment.

And even if he’s only giving you a copy of his key with no expectation of moving in, that’s a great sign, too. It means that you’re welcome in his life. The barriers are down. He’s given you the metaphorical key to his heart and invited you in. That’s no small thing.

If his motivations check out and he opens up his home to you, he might just be getting ready to pop the question.

He Invites You to Vacation Together

Like inviting you into his family, whisking you away for some quality vacation time is another sign of openness and comfort—things that often precede marriage.

Many guys can seem a little closed. They like their private time—including vacations. But if your man invites you into his vacation space, or accepts your invitation to vacation together, this means that you’re now in the inner sanctum. He’s comfortable with your presence, and is confident that he can relax around you.

This also signals a level of commitment that rises above the typical dating scene—a step above date night, but below moving in together.

This also shows that your man is making plans and including you in them. If the two of you are choosing vacation spots together, calculating prices, and finding that perfect little cabin or bungalow that suits you both, it’s a great sign that he’s planning on spending the rest of his life with you.

He Includes You in Big Decisions

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Speaking of planning, if your man is including you in all of his big life decisions, it’s a sure sign that marriage is on the horizon. This is a big one.

Does he talk to you before a big purchase? Does he, as we’ve covered, consult you on the best vacation spots? Does he spend time talking about the future with you?

A ring is almost a certainty at this point.

The commitment-phobic won’t do these things. Guys who are contemptuous of the value of marriage won’t ask these questions. Someone who didn’t care about you wouldn’t include you. But a guy that loves you, values you, and wants to officially seal the relationship? He’s going to include you on the big stuff.

Why? Because he sees the two of you having a future together, and he wants to start that future now. So keep an eye out for this sign, especially. It means he’s more than ready for marriage.

He Acts Like Your Husband

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Does he ask your advice? Does he unwaveringly support you in difficult times? Is his love unconditional? Does he make the occasional toilet joke?

Well, your man is already acting like a husband. And if he’s intentionally making the move into the married mindset, chances are that he’s ready for the real thing.

The openness that comes with marriage is the biggest sign here. If he’s asking your thoughts on his important life events, he’s allowing himself to be vulnerable with you—remember the importance of vulnerability?

Humorously, another aspect of this sign is his comfort with his “stupid” side—making the occasional crude joke, bad pun, or referencing his weirder habits. He just wouldn’t be comfortable doing that with anyone else. If your guy is walking around the house in his lucky neon pink socks, this is husband-level comfort.

Remember, if the two of you already feel married—in a good way, of course—then he’s probably moving toward actually making it official.

He Talks About the Future

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Finally, if your man talks excitedly about the future, he’s probably thinking of putting a ring on your finger.

That excitement is the key here. Is he giddy when you talk about the coming years? Does he smile when you discuss your future together?

Then there’s a great chance he wants to make you the One.

Pay careful attention to how he reacts when you mention your future together—don’t let the rosy lenses of love fool you. If he’s not into what’s to come, it’s a sure sign he’s not committed to you.

But if he is into it? He’s probably thinking about your future together all the time, fantasizing about that perfect moment in which he can drop to one knee and finally ask you to marry him.

If the idea of having a life together excites him, if he can picture the two of you together ten years from now and be completely happy with that, he’s likely ready for wedding bells.

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