I have complex feelings about this I must admit. I do think Grace has a right to desire marriage. However I don’t think she has a right to keep trying to publicly shame/bully/cajole Lee into proposing. Not only is it kinda humiliating for them both, but it is also completely pointless. There isn’t a man alive that you can talk into proposing to you if that isn’t already something that he wants.
I remember during one incident of her passive aggressive ‘proposal begging’ on IG, her followers were even sending him questions about when he will propose and he kept replying about ‘the right time’. Also she said that he basically proposed to her after she woke up from her coma? Basically it’s pretty clear that Lee isn’t actually opposed to marriage in general. Otherwise I’m sure they would’ve had that conversation by now. I doubt he will ever pop the question. They’ve been having this discussion for years. I think they have an anniversary coming up, plus a trip away? Could be a perfect opportunity, if he does propose then I’ll eat my words.
But I think he understands that if he is straight up honest with Grace and tells her he isn’t interested in marrying her, it will really duck up the dynamic they currently have. And it’s a comfortable one for him. Being with Grace is very beneficial for him in many ways, she’s the mother of his child, their combined incomes allow them to live in a nice place in London. Her online platform gives him a boost for his music plus a few influencing opportunities get thrown his way. And he’s obviously attracted to her and they enjoy each other’s company. Breaking up would mean moving back into his parents place and starting from scratch in life. So he continually dangles the potential of a future proposal at some point down the line to keep the peace.
Ultimately Grace has two options, accept the relationship for what it is and reconcile with the fact that marriage may never be on the cards with him. Or, decide that marriage is very important to her, realise Lee isn’t offering her what she needs, and part ways with him romantically. It sounds dramatic and OTT but I just hate watching women who want marriage settling to be ‘forever girlfriends’ for men who basically get to have their cake and eat it too, while they just grow bitter and resentful. I think more women would benefit from realising that a relationship that’s fine but lacks a key component (that’s important to you), can be enough of a reason to end things. Anything is better than rolling into the fourth year of begging some guy to propose to you lmao.
