Talking to my boyfriend about the future

I think it depends on how long you've been together.  If you think that your relationship is pretty serious and you have been together for several months, you should feel comfortable by now talking to him about different things.  You can play sort of a game with him, talking about the hypothetical.  Usually, if you're thinking about the next step, he is thinking about it as well.  You can ask him whether he has ever thought about such and such.  Chances are, he has, and you guys can talk about the next step together, how each of you views the relationship.  Good luck and don't be afraid to say how you feel.

Your question is certainly legitimate especially if you feel you are getting on to a more serious track. I am sure that he may also be thinking of the next steps in your relationship. You don't have to start firing all your guns simultaneously, Begin with one or two questions and ask for his opinion. His comments will indicate if you are going too fast. If you are open it will encourafe him to follow suit. Good luck.

I agree, it does depend on how long you two have been together.  If its only been a few months. Take your time and enjoy each other.  But too long can bread complecence and he will feel like "Why buy the cow when you..."  well you know the rest.

 So, don't be too vage, be direct.  He is either going to stay with you now, or not. And if not let him go.  Don't waste your time with some one that is going to slow walk you into what my be years. If you hold on to some one who is not willing to make the next step in a relationship, he may be blocking the one who is willing to comemitt to you completely.

And always pray

Honestly, I think that "planning" a talk with him, period, is the wrong answer. My advice is to just go with the flow, see where it leads you. When the moment is right, the "our future" conversation will happen on it's own.

sometimes it's best not to and take it one day at a time. but if you really can't help urself. try touching the subject softly right after sex. that is usually when the men are most relaxed and willing to listen. good luck!