text: why would a man prolong marriage to a beautiful, hard working, family oriented woman?   jon e carcin might have hit it right on target. if you guys have an intimate relationship and sharing things as married couples do then there might not be any motivation to get married. additionally, there have been scars along the way that might have affected him and you. hopefully, you both have had some inner healing.  it might be time to have a dinner with your sweetie and talk about your relationship and the future. be gentle but at the same time find out if there is a future together. if there is still doubt then you both might have to take a rest from each other for a little while. during this rest do not date or see other guys. this is about your relationship.  also, successful women might affect a guys ego if he feels the need to take care of you but you don't need to be taken care of. he might not understand a sharing of a relationship and could be more used to a dependant relationship.   here is a idea. why not read a good book together such as:  book: becoming soul mates author: dr. les parrott iii, dr. leslie parrott  isbn: 0310219264   i wish you both the best of luck.   blessings