4. He’s not financially ready for a family.
Most guys hesitate to get married when they lack financial confidence. “I don’t have a full-time job, and II’m too worried about my future. I can’t even think about getting married,” confessed a guy in his 20s. It’s true that married life requires money, but let your boyfriend know that he won’t be alone. Reassuring your boyfriend that you can and will contribute to the household income (showing him that you have savings, for instance) might help him feel more optimistic about taking the next step in your relationship.