The Pressure
Amanda’s friends and family began to pressure her about the relationship. “When is John going to propose?” they would ask. Amanda felt embarrassed and unsure of how to respond. “We’re happy the way we are,” she would say, but inside, she yearned for more. The pressure added to her frustration, and she found herself questioning John’s commitment more often.Amanda’s friends and family began to pressure her about the relationship. “When is John going to propose?” they would ask. Amanda felt embarrassed and unsure of how to respond. “We’re happy the way we are,” she would say, but inside, she yearned for more. The pressure added to her frustration, and she found herself questioning John’s commitment more often.
“Why doesn’t he want to marry me?” she wondered, her insecurities growing. Would John eventually commit to Amanda or not?