Thank you April 🙂 it’s what I’ve been thinking for some time, that I wasn’t being unreasonable. I should have mentioned that infact he’s never been married (I was happily married – But was widowed) or even, or ever engaged himself. He has lived with the mother of his child. It was a very abusive relationship and she had a major gambling addiction. His daughter and her mother are estranged and he has raised her alone for the past 10 yrs. He is an amazing father. I think he has major fears about commitment, but after two years? Also I don’t really care about marriage or need a ring on my finger – but I’d like to live together happily. I think we’d both have happier lives. I dont want to issue ultimatums, i think your advice is perfect. Thank you. Will post what happens 🙂