If a man jokingly mentions marriage early on, is it a red flag?

[Anonymous]

He texts me every day, seems keen, however I am nervous about people that come on strong early. I feel a connection but I’m worried if he's genuine… do you think you can feel this strongly about a girl very early on?

[desert_rose666]

Nope, I wouldn't take it as a red flag unless it's his way of talking to everyone.
I value and respect people who know what they want and go for it. Nothing worse then someone indecisive and unsure. It's a time waster. If you feel you guys are a match, doing good together, growing etc. I wouldn't see it as a red flag. But if his words don't match his actions in terms of dedication and attachment then it might be.

[FilmGuy93]

Nah... That was a little bit socially awkward of him to say, but that message alone doesn't seem like a redflag to me. Having an awkward sense of humor doesn't mean that he's obsessive.

There might be other things that tip the scale, but I don't think what you've shared here is that bad.

[Guy13]

Not to me. Focused and same thinking. No mystery which is nice to know his intentions

[SnowedIn]

First, is it really a joke?

Second, no, I don't think it's a red flag.

... but...

... it's bad taste. Marriage isn't something to joke about. Either be serious or don't say anything at all.

But not a red flag.

[MrCommodore]

Not really, it I'd just a compliment to you, that he sees you as wife material.

[strlb]

Based on the one comment no but if it happens often perhaps something to be concerned with. Did you tell him that was not humorous and makes you feel a certain way? Best of luck. DM always open.

[dreamstar72]

He was joking and a giving you a slight hint at the same time. I don’t see a red flag