How can I test my boyfriend's interest in marriage without scaring him off?

[peacock238]

So I've been dating this guy for 6 months now, but the last two months it's been a long distance relationship. He has never brought up marriage. He is five years younger than me...I'm 31 and he's 26. My problem is I don't want to waste time dating him if it's not going to end in marriage...I'm getting old and I want to be able to have a few kids. On the other hand, I don't want to freak him out if he just needs more time. Is there any way I can bring this up without making him feel pressured? I really want him to be the one who brings this subject up...but my biological clock is ticking faster and faster!

 

[Just Curious]

Why is it long distance the last two months? The ONLY way NOT to scare a 26 yr old off is to NOT mention marriage. That word does something to men and he's not that old. Neither are you for that matter. Don't consider it "wasting time" consider it getting to know him time. Making sure you wanna marry him. People these days marry strangers then are stuck with kids and mortgages, and car notes all while trying to find out who they married really is. Don't rush. Enjoy life with him in case he ends up being a loser in a year or two and then your pregnant and divorced at 33. Good luck.