. . . Yet: The Straight ... — Why You're Not Married

Be upfront about your desire for marriage. Stop "playing along" with casual arrangements if you want a lifetime commitment.

Learn that being "nice"—which includes kindness, laughter, and vulnerability—is a position of strength, not weakness. Why You're Not Married . . . Yet: The Straight ...

Many approach dating by asking, "What can this person do for me?". Be upfront about your desire for marriage

Communicate directly. If you feel the need to retaliate for perceived slights, you are acting out of fear rather than love. and vulnerability—is a position of strength