Some men will state outright that they never ever plan on getting married: Don't even go there if you intend to say "I do" at the altar someday. But what if he's being vague about the future? Authors Richard Kirshenbaum and Daniel Rosenberg of Closing the Deal: Two Married Guys Take You from Single Miss to Wedded Bliss share their male insights on how to sniff out commitment phobes.

The scenario

You have been dating your man for a couple of years. Although he hasn't popped the question yet, you're already seriously considering him being your life partner. He's nice, funny and generous. What more could a girl want? Except if he's commitment-phobic then tying the knot might not even be in his future plans. How can you tell what he's thinking especially when he is being equivocal about his commitment status? Here's how to read between the lines.

1. Claims he needs more personal space

Him: "Are we seeing each other too much? I think we need more personal space."

Interpretation:
Of course, the context matters here. If he's spending every weekend with you, and you are asking him to meet up every night after work, it might be too much for him. Demanding to spend Every Single Minute together is not the way to go and he can turn resentful: Too much of anything can be unhealthy so give him some personal freedom.

On the other hand, if he works a hundred hours a week then chooses to catch up with his pals during his free time, then you have a right to feel insulted. If he is continually living the life of a bachelor, and makes little effort to have 'couple time' with you, it's not a great sign. After all, if he's less than keen to hang out with you during his free time, it's unlikely he will be thrilled to wake up every morning with you beside him for the rest of his life.