Bravo George Clooney!

decide what was more important, him or marrying, and then act accordingly

Some people tat really want to get married someday get in relationships and fall deeply in love with people that have been very clear that they will never get married. Mistake, big mistake if what they want includes marriage, because you can't change someone else to make them want what you want. If marriage is so important, they shouldn't allow themselves to get in too deep before getting out of the relationship, because chances are, their partners will never change their minds. And let's say they do get married, but just out of pressure, if that's the reason they'll do it for, divorce is on the horizon.

I think most couples have incorrect assumptions on relationships: one person thinking that they could change the other. I couldn't blame GC for sticking to his principles. Something has just got to give. I guess for her to be happy, GC just isn't in the picture.

If my partner tells me that,then i will leave. What's the use of being with him, if he cannot even marry me. It would mean to me as if he is still waiting for someone to come along. Sorry , but i don't want to wait, much more not get married.

Well you don't have to do any of the above. There is nothing wrong with living with someone. If you both love and care for each other, whats the problem. If the relationship does not work, you just leave with what you came with. Clean cut, no baggage. I wish I was more like him, I made the fatal mistake and got married only to find out it turns into a disaster. I am now single and living with the love of my life and I like it that way.

You bring very touchy subject and I have less experience but I will prefer to leave him alone to think or to do whatever he want to. After all its his life and he have the right to make decision about it.

I agree with you on this, sarahruthbeth... George Clooney has said publicly, over and over and OVER, that he will not get married. I guess this was another case of one partner thinking they can change the other. Granted, I realize it's not impossible that he could change his own mind someday -- but he's been very open and honest about his views. Of course, it's important to discuss "the big things" with our partners/lovers ... marriage, having children, where to live, future goals... all of that. If we see that the other person's needs and desires are really different from our own, we have to evaluate how likely WE are to change... because, ultimately, we can only change ourselves. Coercing someone to get married or waiting around for years because "maybe" they'll come around doesn't seem at all sensible. The choices are really accept their decision and stay with them in whatever way you can both agree on or leave. If marriage was critical to me, I'd be the one to walk away.

I really like George Clooney and I am proud of him for sticking to his decision. I am sure that he has his reasons for not getting married and that is his personal decision to make. No, I would not try to get them to change their mind. I would either leave or just make the relationship work the way it is.

If I had wanted marriage and kids and someone said that to me I would leave...now if someone said that I would be okay with it. I am older and set in my ways and if we got along for the most part being single....so be it!