Did Justin Theroux Propose to Jennifer Aniston? How to Handle Worries about a Man Feeling Pressured to Marry

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We all saw the photos of Jennifer Aniston’s awesome European vacation with Justin Theroux. You know – the one where she was on a boat in Capri in a bikini with Justin’s six pack next to her? Yeah, that one.   

Anyway, I’m not sure whether this story is a rumor, but supposedly Justin proposed and Jennifer said “no.” Jennifer wants to marry him, but doesn’t want Justin to feel pressured. They bickered and it put a damper on the vacation. I have to say, though, it doesn’t sound legit. Jennifer and Justin looked super relaxed and happy on the trip. 

I already covered my thoughts about whether they should marry in my last post about them. Of interest is the notion of men feeling pressured to marry. Even if this story isn’t true for Jen, it certainly is for other women.

Let's discuss whether a man can feel pressure to marry.

First, there are many men who would not have gotten their rears in gear and proposed had they not felt some sort of pressure. No woman wants it this way. All women want a man to propose of his own volition. The reality is that plenty of men won’t marry if there isn’t some pressure. It doesn’t mean they don’t want to marry, only that if she’s not tapping her foot he’d be content keeping things “the way they are.”

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Second, because men don’t do anything they don’t want to, I don’t believe pressure has that much influence on whether a man marries. It might on the “when,” but not on the “whether.” How many times have women complained he doesn’t spend the night, doesn’t call, doesn’t buy flowers, doesn’t this or that? Yet, when it comes to lifelong commitment he becomes responsive and puts a ring on it? I don’t think so.

In other words, if a man says he wants to marry you, he does. If he doesn't, he won't propose. Don’t make it a deeper discussion than it should be.

Finally, a major reason women are encouraged to do The Rules is because it allows men to pursue them. It’s no secret that most men are shrinking violets when it comes commitment. What Ellen and Sherrie teach women is that being Rules will cause him to decide whether he wants to move forward. He won’t feel pressure to commit because it’s something that he wanted.

Take the poll or tell me what you think! Do you believe a woman can pressure a man into marriage?

Until next time…

Shine like Platinum!

Vanessa

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