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Scenario

When long-term couples have never actually discussed what they believe about marriage

My partner and I have been together for eight years and everyone assumes we'll get married eventually, but neither of us has ever actually said we want that and we've somehow built this entire life together without ever discussing what we actually believe about marriage or commitment. Now the assumptions from family are getting heavier and we realize we don't even know where each other stands.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

It's possible to build a shared life while avoiding the fundamental questions about what that life means or where it's headed.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Marriage, Partnership & Divorce?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.