Celebutante Kim Kardashian is ready to move her relationship with NFL star Reggie Bush to the next level: marriage.  All Reggie has to do is propose.  The couple have been dating since April 2007 and have apparently discussed marriage.

'We are totally happy, and we have a great relationship, and it's definitely where things are heading,' Kardashian told Us. 'But hopefully it will be a surprise!' "

Their relationship does have its challenges, but Kim has developed a strategy to handle at least one of them.

'We get so competitive!' she said. 'I kind of let him win so he can feel like a man. But he likes that.' "

I wonder if Reggie's manhood is threatened by his girlfriend talking to the media about her desire to get married?  Hopefully it's all good as long as he gets to plan the actual proposal!

I have to give Kim credit for bravery: if I were dating in the public eye, I wouldn't dare say a single word until I'd made it down the aisle.  I cringe just thinking about those celebs (who shall remain nameless) telling all the world about their happiness, even posing for magazine covers in wedding dresses, only to have the whole thing called off!

What about you?  If you were dating in the public eye, would you share your thoughts on your relationship or keep quiet?

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Kim Kardashian and her boyfriend Reggie Bush were photographed leaving the Crustacean Restaurant in Beverly Hills last night.  Kim is revving up for "Dancing With The Stars" and I'm sure they have her on a strict/ insane routine. So, her mind is undoubtedly elsewhere these days.  Having said that, is sparkly silver hot shorts ever a good idea?

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