Real Stories: ‘We dated for 6 years, but I'm not so sure I want to marry her’

I’ve been in a relationship with my girlfriend for six years now. I’m 40, and she’s 35. Things are good between us, and I love her deeply. I can honestly say that I can see a future with her. But here I am, still not having proposed. And the truth is, I’m not entirely sure what’s holding me back. It’s not that I don’t love her or think she’s “the one.” I’m scared—scared of making such a significant, lifelong commitment. Mayb