15 Signs He's Finally Ready to Get Married

When George Clooney announced his engagement to Amal Alamuddin, we like to imagine that all of Clooney’s exes screamed together “what did I miss?!”

How do you know when a confirmed bachelor is ready to tie the knot? Keep a look out for these signs that he’s no longer opposed to the idea of popping the question.

He Heard About Clooney And Said “It’s About Time”

If he stops rolling his eyes every time “another one bites the dust,” it could be a sign that he’s thinking about marriage himself. But if he had a tiny memorial for Mr. Clooney’s bachelorhood, he probably plans on being single for a long time.

He’s Pushing 30

Tick, tock, tick, tock. Milestone birthdays make everyone rethink what they plan to do with the rest of their lives. Clooney’s d-day is closer to 50 than 30 but if you’e dating him after a big birthday, you could be having dinner with a man who’s looking for the one.

He’s Hung Up His Clubbing Clothes

The singles scene doesn’t really have any appeal for a man who’s looking for something deeper. If he’s switched from clubs to office parties, church socials and drinks with fiends he could be on the lookout for something deeper than a fling.

He Lets His Married Friend Set Him Up

Because they know what to look for in a “good woman.” Meet a guy through a married friend and settling down is probably on his mind.

He Doesn’t Roll His Eyes When “Marry You” Comes On

Any man who hums along to the world’s most popular proposal song without worrying that you’ll get the wrong idea is a sure sign that the thought of settling down no longer makes him nervous.

He Uses The Future Tense

When he talks about his plans in the distant future, you’re in them. If you’ve had more than one conversation about “our” house, it’s a good sign that he’s in it for the long haul.

You’ve Adopted A Pet

Everyone knows that a joint pet is basically a practice family. If things with the three of you are going swimmingly, things could escalate soon.

He Introduces You to His Family

The further away they live, the more significant the introduction. Unless you mistakenly insult his mother’s cooking you could be on the fast track to becoming a member of the family.

You’ve Had The Big Conversations

You know how you both feel about your goals, hopes, kids, religion and all the big deal breakers. If he brings those questions up out of the blue, it could be because he’s thinking about long-term compatibility.

He’s Finally Financially Independent

Few men want to add the responsibility of a family to a shaky money situation. Once he gets a solid promotion or builds his bank account, he could make settling down his next big life project.

He’s Suddenly Into Kids

Caught him playing peek-a-boo with the baby in the neighboring grocery cart? Does he openly wonder what your genes would look like if they mixed together? It could be a sign that he’s seriously thinking about starting a family.

You Feel Like You’re Already Married

Men who are ready to be husbands act like husbands. If the only thing different between your life and your married friends’ is a piece of paper, it might be coming soon.

He’s Open About The End of His Bachelorhood

He’s cool with his single friends teasing him about being locked down because he’s comfortable thinking about a future with you in it.

He’s Checking Your Ring Size

OK, so even huge signs can miss the best of us. If he wants to borrow your ring or asked you friend what size you wear, you can be pretty sure there’s some lifetime commitment bling coming your way.