Mendes and Gosling were first publicly linked when they enjoyed a magical Disneyland date in September 2011.

A month later, paps caught them kissing in a car, and their relationship was officially confirmed.

The insider added that Gosling had already earned Mendes' family’s approval.

Eva Mendes posing for photos

Mendes went on to say that she found marriage dull.

As a born rebel, she felt solace in going against something society vehemently insisted on.

She also touched on her feelings towards marriage during an appearance on"Chelsea Lately.

Eva Mendes posing for photos with a child

Instead, Mendes felt more comfortable at the idea of calling someone boyfriend as she grew older.

Speaking toGlamourin January 2011, he shared that he went back and forth on his views about marriage.

But meeting Mendes washed away all his doubts.

Ryan Gosling talking at an event

Interestingly, the power couple might’ve changed their minds about marriage before 2022.