Taking this honestly takes courage, and your answers suggest there are some meaningful areas to look at before this step – not as a verdict on you or the relationship, but as a genuine invitation to slow down and get curious.
A big commitment tends to amplify what’s already there rather than fix it. So when things like conflict, money, honesty, or doubts about timing are unsettled going in, they usually don’t resolve on their own afterwards. The hopeful part is that none of this is fixed in stone – these are the exact things that can shift with attention and support.
There’s no rush here, and slowing down isn’t the same as stepping back. Talking with a relationship counsellor can help you understand what’s driving the uncertainty, and whether it’s something to work through together or worth sitting with a while longer. Either way, you deserve to walk into this clear, not just hopeful.