A proposal can change everything, especially when two people aren’t on the same page about the future.

So, what would you do if your partner wanted marriage right away but you weren’t ready

Would you go along with their timeline? Or would you walk away even if they were otherwise a great match?

In the following story, one girlfriend finds herself facing this exact decision and is leaning toward the latter.

Here’s the full scoop.

AITA for breaking up with my(21F) boyfriend(30M) over his marriage proposal

My boyfriend (30M) has proposed to me(21F) recently.

I’m not really ready for marriage right now, but he is really keen on one soon.

It’s kind of the only thing we disagree on.

Now, she doesn’t know how to feel.

He is really a great guy otherwise.

Still, I’m just not sure about it.

Anyway, I’ve suggested that we move on and essentially break up.

AITA?

Yikes! It sounds like a very emotional time for her right now.

Let’s check out what the people over at Reddit think about her decision.

For this reader, she’s better off without him.

This reader also thinks she’s doing the right thing.

According to this person, she should enjoy her twenties.

Yet another person who thinks she’s right to break up with him.

As this person points out, that’s the most respectful thing to do.

Marriage is a huge commitment, and no one should jump into it before they’re ready. She’s doing the right thing here.

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