To me, personally, that's a little harsh but each to their own. I do respect that you and your fiance are probably mature and responsible to take that next step like my partner and I. We've been together for 5 years although he hasn't proposed, we have started planning to have a family very soon. So every couple is different.My boyfriend asked me to marry him after one year of dating. After two years of dating a man knows whether he wants to marry you or not.
I genuinely cannot understand how anyone could stay with a man for 7 YEARS without so much as a proposal.
Not everyone will agree but there’s just no way I would put up with that. I’d be gone after two.
However, don't take it like I'm defending Zoe & Alfie because I'm not. He knows what she wants the last few years as she has been very vocal about it. He has been stringing her on (like the man-child/f-boy he is) and getting her hopes up numerous times on camera (I can't even imagine what he is like when the cameras aren't on). They are still mentally stuck in their late teens/early twenties as they haven't had the life experiences everyone else their age should experience.
I think Zoe is trying compensate by wanting marriage/kids with Alfie because she doesn't want to go through the trauma of breaking up with someone and having to try and find a partner when we all know she doesn't go outside because she is too cozy indoors. I think deep down she knows it's over but is in MAJOR denial and afraid that she will never get to experience all these moments. She is probably holding out for "he might change and mature soon" but hun, he's never going to. Man-child/f-boy's never ever change, pack them bags Z and leave. You have to respect yourself and take control of your own life rather than waiting on someone to mature. Both of them are as bad as each other.
Rant over! Sorry about that
Totally agree with you!This applies only if the parts want to get married. For some, a tangible legal commitment is essential, for some others it is unnecessary.
Personally I don't really care if Zoe and Alfie ever get married but judging by Zoe's constant clickbaiting, hints at ring-and-a-bump and the sheer thirst for a move from Alfie, I'd say she'd appreciate that tangible step forward. I wish she'd cut the cord and find the guts to actually meet someone who cares about her life plans and dreams but at this point I'd be more shocked if they broke up than they got engaged. I have a feeling they'll walk into an obligatory marriage and be miserable for the sake of branding