Kiran Athar
In the dating world, it can be tough to figure out a manโs true intentions. Is he looking for something casual, or does he want to settle down and make a commitment?
Itโs hard to tell!
But with that being said, when a man is serious about getting married, there are a number of clues heโll inevitably give away.
So, if youโve got doubts about a man youโre dating, by the end of this article youโll know whether itโs time to move on, or start wedding dress shopping!
Here are 12 signs a man is dating for marriage:
1) Heโs clear about his intentions
The very first sign your man has marriage on his mind is if he says so!
Rather than giving you vague answers about what he wants for his future, heโll be straight up – heโs dating to find the one.
But the important thing here is to see whether his actions align with his words.
If he says heโs looking for his future wife but proceeds to date multiple other women and is out partying every night, he could just be saying what you want to hear.
On the other hand, if he tries to get to know you on a deeper level and make you a part of his future and vice versa, this man is dating for marriage!
2) Heโs invested in your future
Another sign a man is dating for marriage is if he is actively invested in your future.
Put simply:
He wants to see you do well, and he supports and encourages you to achieve your goals!
This is a telling sign because a man who has no interest in putting a ring on it wouldnโt give two hoots. Heโs only interested in the here and now.
But a man who wants to build a life together, have a family one day and settle down, will make the effort to discuss future plans with you!
3) He introduces you to his inner circle
Have you met his mom? His best friends and siblings?
If so, thereโs a good chance the man youโre dating is in it for the long runโฆ
Hereโs the thing, men generally donโt introduce their loved ones to a girl unless theyโre super serious about her.
By introducing you to his inner circle, heโs trying to gauge how well you get along with his nearest and dearest, and of course, he wants to know what they think of you!
And it works both waysโฆ
4) He wants to know your loved ones
Not only does he want you to get involved in his life and meet his tribe, but he wants to get to know yours too!
Trust me, when a man makes an effort to get to know your parents, family, and friends, heโs not messing around.
Heโs showing you that he wants to be involved in every aspect of your life – heโs not just looking for some fun.
And thatโs not allโฆ
He needs to get into their good books, especially if heโs thinking of asking a very important question that requires getting down on one knee!
5) Heโs consistent
Another sign a man is dating for marriage is if heโs consistentโฆ
This means his behavior doesnโt change from one day to the next. Heโs kind, caring, and respectful, regardless of the external turbulences and stresses of the world.
In other words – he does what he says he will and always shows up for you!
This shows a man who is invested, someone who is taking your relationship seriously. He might not pop the question tomorrow, but you can be sure itโs on his mind!
6) He handles conflict maturely
Is the man youโre dating mature enough to talk things through whenever an issue crops up?
Or does he have a tantrum, ignore you for days on end and then come back like nothing happened?
If itโs the former scenario, itโs a good sign heโs dating you for marriage.
Having emotional maturity in testing situations shows that heโs more interested in finding solutions than creating problems.
He wants to build a solid foundation with you, where thereโs open, honest communication and a willingness to grow together!
7) He talks about โweโ not โIโ
Thereโs nothing worse than dating someone only to hear them constantly refer to themselves – as if youโre not part of the equation.
So when a man switches from โmineโ to โoursโ and โIโ to โweโ – girl, heโs already picturing you as his future Mrs!
The truth is, it may seem like a small thing, but it shows a major shift in his mindset.
Heโs no longer thinking of just himself, now he sees you guys as a unit, a team, a partnership!
8) He values your opinion
And when a man sees you as his โforever personโ, heโll take a great interest in your ideas and opinions.
He wants you to feel valued and important, and he genuinely cares about what you think.
And as much as he enjoys hearing your perspectives on things, heโll also want to share his own. Heโs essentially trying to get to know you better and vice versa.
So, if your man comes to you for advice (and actually listens to it), thereโs a good chance heโs dating for marriage!
9) Heโs financially responsible
Now, another sign a man is dating for marriage is if heโs got his finances in orderโฆ
This isnโt to say he has to be wildly rich or own a house outright, but if heโs responsible with his money and spends it on the right things (rather than partying, alcohol, and drugs), it shows a sense of maturity.
And this maturity is what will make him want to settle down and start a future with you!
But thatโs not allโฆ
Weddings arenโt cheap, and neither is buying a house or having kids! So if youโre dating a guy whoโs sensible with his money, it could be because heโs got big plans.
10) He makes sacrifices for you
Sacrifice is a part of any committed relationship, so if your man is willing to make adjustments to accommodate you, it shows heโs serious!
Whether thatโs redecorating his bachelor pad to make you feel more comfortable, or letting you order Chinese food even though his favorite is Italian, itโs the little things that show how much he cares.
And not to mention – when two people get married, sacrifice and compromise play a big role in making a marriage work.
So if your man is already doing this, heโs clearly preparing for the real deal!
11) Heโs not afraid to be vulnerable with you
Even though weโre slowly moving away from the idea that men have to be super strong and never cry, many men still sadly feel like they canโt be open and vulnerable.
But when it comes to dating someone for marriage, if a man is serious about it, heโll open his heart to you.
He might tell you things about his past that heโs never revealed to anyone else, or heโll share his fears, hopes, and dreams for the future.
This shows he trusts you and wants you to understand who he is as a person, and how he came to be this way.
All of this points to one thing – he sees a future with you!
12) Heโs committed
And finally, if the man youโre dating is totally committed to you and the relationship, thereโs a pretty good chance heโs got marriage on his mind!
Even though you might still just be dating and not in a heavy, full-blown relationship just yet, if he honors his promises, spends time with you, and isnโt seeing someone else?
Heโs a keeper!
This is a guy who knows what he wants and isnโt afraid to get it. Heโs at a time in his life when he feels mature, financially stable, and ready to start putting down roots.
Now, the question is, do you feel the same?
