As women we all wish at some point that our boyfriends were more forthcoming with how they are feeling. Men tend to keep their emotions close to the cuff and they don't always let us know exactly what's going on in their hearts and minds. If you two have been dating for awhile you may be starting to think about the possibility of a proposal. If he has yet to bring up the notion of marriage it may be difficult to know if he's even considering it. There are some signs he's ready for marriage that can give you some insight into what he's feeling and help you to know whether a walk down the aisle is in your near future.

One of the signs he's ready for marriage is he'll start to take his finances a lot more seriously. When a man knows that the only one dependent on him is him, he's much more likely to spend money unwisely and not think about his financial future. If your boyfriend has started to invest and he's been entertaining the idea of purchasing a home or setting up a retirement fund, he may be starting to consider the idea of a more serious commitment. When a man knows that he's about to pop the question he wants to ensure his finances are in order. It's very important for a man's pride to be able to provide for his family.

If you've already been spending time with his family that shows that he's feeling emotionally connected to you. Single men aren't always ready to introduce their girlfriends to their family members. Most men reserve that pleasure for women they are serious about. If you are invited to family gatherings and you've become friendly with his siblings and close friends, that's a very promising sign.

Also take note of how often he brings up the subject of marriage. When a man is feeling ambivalent about the subject of a serious commitment, he won't feel comfortable talking about marriage. He'll actually go out of his way to change the subject if it's brought up. If he is the one to initiate talks about marriage, he is likely trying to gauge how you feel about it. Chances are very good that there will be a proposal in the very near future for you.