Replies to 'Living Together'

Recently, we talked again, & said he too has thought of a future for us & also gets excited. He said he's thought of having kids as well, but would only want to do it if he could afford to. Then he said he thinks, "Well, no, because I know how I can be", as far as him considering himself a workaholic. I know he's concerned about not being able to be the husband he thinks a husband should be. But I'm not saying he should stop doing what he likes as far as hobbies and work goes. And we agreed that right now, we're both happy with the balance we have between work and seeing each other when we can. He told me "Let's keep trying". He said he's trying to find a balance between us being together and him getting his things done. I did mention living together to which he said is not out of the question, but I'd prefer marriage, kids or no kids. Then I think, my marriage didn't work and this relationship is so much better so maybe living together isn't all that different. I doubt his family would go for it, though. They're old fashioned and I think he might not want them looking down on him. I believe he'd stay with me til I die. Definitely. Am I making too much of this? We love each other very much and share a very special relationship. We've been dating now for 1 year and 6 months, but only having serious talks in the last 5 months. Plus, in the very beginning, we had no idea if it was going to last.

Not wanting to get married doesn't mean he doesn't love you.  I am with an absolutely wonderful man right now.  Have been for 16 months now.  I am planning on moving in with him within the next 2 months.  We have both been married and divorced 3 times......neither of us has the desire to go down that road again.  It is true what they say.....marriage, for some reason, seems to change relationships.  If you love him.....be happy with him.  Marriage is only a piece of paper.  It's what's in your hearts that really matters.