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Episode 2663:

Evan Marc Katz explores the emotional and practical dilemma faced by women dating men who openly reject the idea of marriage. Drawing from personal coaching experiences, he challenges the notion of waiting for someone to change and empowers women to take control of their long-term relationship goals before more time is lost.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog/marriage/how-long-should-you-stay-with-a-boyfriend-who-does-not-believe-in-marriage

Quotes to ponder:

"If marriage is important to you, then being with a man who doesn’t believe in it is a non-starter."

"You're allowed to want what you want. You're just not allowed to expect someone else to provide it if they don't want the same thing."

"You can’t spend your life hoping that someone else changes; you can only control your own actions."

Episode references:

Attached by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller: https://www.amazon.com/Attached-Science-Adult-Attachment-YouFind/dp/1585429139

The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman: https://www.amazon.com/Five-Love-Languages-Secret-Lasts/dp/080241270X

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