Here’s what I did (without knowing it): We never lived together, and I wouldn’t even leave my toothbrush behind at his place. Of course, he (even if only subconsciously) thought *I could leave anytime!*

Then I said, “Don’t ask me any important questions this holiday.” The presupposition being he wants to propose. That gave him a bit of a mind-bend as he was a 39 yr old bachelor (never married).

He proposed six months later.

That doesn’t work? Be brutally honest. I mean, brutal. Say, “I want a family. Unfortunately, it has to be while I’m still young enough to have children.” If he argues, say, “I’m not going to let Some Guy rob me of my future children. Thought you weren’t just Some Guy. Sorry. Btw, I’m dating other people now. (Sorry!) Call me when you come to your senses.”

Then actually go out with other people. You probably won’t have to for long. 😉