Asking Eric: I want my partner to commit already

Dear Eric: I’ve been seeing my partner for more than a year. They’re over 40, noncommittal and “don’t know what [they] want out of life”. I’m in my late 30s and definitely want to cohabitate and consider parenthood. How do I deal with my partner? Dear Committed: It’s time for a state-of-the-union conversation. While no one can force a partner (or friend or relative) to make goals or find purpose, you can be frank about the ways that your partner’s equivocation is affecting you. It’s fair to ask your partner...