Its legal here in the UK for two guys (or girls) to get married. They dont call it "marriage" - they call it "Civil Partnerships" but the legal side is exactly the same. Problem is, like so many Gay men, my boyfy sees it as just a piece of paper. I think if we love each other it would be great to make a public commitment to each other.

My friend said maybe he just doesnt want to propose.. that i should. We did speak about it when my parents asked me about it (just after it became law). He even asked his mum if she would come.

I wonder if me asking the qeustion would force his hand which i DONT want. I need to know we both want it, not that ive emotionally black mailed him into it (him feeling he cant say no, i may leave etc).

What would you do?