Saving the Kimberley Process

Published October 20, 2010

My girlfriend and I are both in our early 30s and have been together for almost three years, including two in which we've been living together. As one could expect, I am being subjected to growing questions and suggestions—some subtle, some not so subtle—from friends and family as to when I plan to propose.

What's interesting is that my girlfriend is adamantly opposed to being presented with...