While it is fairly easy to get into a dating relationship with a man, it is more challenging to make him want to take things to the next step. Many men cherish the freedom they find in their single lives, and making them opt for marriage may prove an uphill task.

However, this does not mean that you are doomed to a life of frustration as you hope beyond hope that he will finally propose to you. If you would really like to marry him, you should know how to make him feel the same way too. Indeed, there are several things that you can do to help you in this effort, which are really simpler than you may think.

Re-ignite his passion

Can you recall how the man used to come after you as you started dating? If this passion dies, the man will not be inclined to take things any further than they are at present. The man's passion was heightened by the fact that you gave him the challenge of pursuing. If at present you are available to him whenever he feels like it, he won't have any drive to carry things to the next level.

So, if you would like to re-ignite his passion, you should make yourself scarce. Spend some time with other friends instead of him. This, however, does not mean that you should start moving around with other men. Just keep yourself busy with other personal issues. When he begins to miss you, he will come after you and commit so as to keep you.

Watch what you say

It will be counterproductive for you to talk about how you long to get into a life-long commitment with him. In fact, you should avoid speaking about the things you expect to do together with him even for the coming month. You are just more likely to make him pull off as he becomes defensive.

Get into his shoes

Sometimes giving the man his own medicine will bring positive results. For instance, if he usually seems to be against the idea of marriage, act in the same way as well. However, this does not mean that you should say exactly the things he says. It's the message that should be the same. This is not something that will go unnoticed.

These simple methods are so effective given that they show your boyfriend that your life is not on hold waiting for him. Given the risk of losing you, he will take greater efforts in strengthening your relationship. It is this that will make him commit.

If you want your boyfriend to commit, you should use reverse psychology rather than confronting issues directly. There are also other things that you can do in order to make your boyfriend yearn for more than just a dating relationship.