How Do I Politely Turn Down A Marriage Proposal

Honestly, from what you’ve written, Your Career is as important as it is with your personal love life and as a Lady, no man in his right sense will wish to fall back on someone who is a liability, hence his reason for agreeing with you in taking up your new job. Not every man is as understanding as he is, that alone shows he truly wants you to be successful. You also postulated that things are going well for you right now, that's impressive and I’m happy for you. A man who really loves his woman should have her best interests at heart, which includes career path as long as it doesn't affect your love life. He is a great guy just as you mentioned and you can't afford to lose him because of your career as it may be difficult for you to balance them both when work requires you travelling far away. I suggest you relay to him about the new developments in your work and try to weigh his reactions because keeping it to yourself will only make things complicated. A marriage proposal doesn't translate to you both getting married immediately, no. It's just another level up in your relationship together and I don't think work will constitute a barrier to the success of your union as you both have come a very long way. The best move right now is to put your cards on the table first, assuring him that no matter what, you both will always strive through. I believe by so doing, he will be patient enough to propose at the right time and always stand by you through thick and thin. Reply From Ikenna Ihekweazu {CuteHector}