Dear Shirley.
I have been “keeping company” with a steady young man for nearly two years. He is hardworking, polite to my mother, and never forgets a birthday. However, he has yet to mention a “ring” or our future together. My friends are all sporting diamonds and planning June weddings. Should I give him a nudge, or am I being a “Nervous Nellie”?
Waiting in Royal
Dear Waiting in Royal,
Patience is a virtue, but silence isn’t always golden. Sometimes it’s just a lack of direction! A man who appreciates a home-cooked meal should also appreciate a woman’s need for security. Don’t “nudge” him like a stubborn mule. Instead, have a heart-to-heart. If he’s still whistling in the dark after two years, you might want to stop waiting for a spark and find a man who’s ready to build a fire.
Shirley
