In August, Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed found their new relationship under fire from fans—because the actress had been friends with Ian’s ex, Nina Dobrev.

Rather than let it get to them, the duo are ready to take their relationship to the next level.

“Nikki’s been telling pals that they’re talking about marriage,” says an insider.

Another indication? Nikki’s been spotted out with Ian’s mom, Edna, in LA in recent weeks. “They were picking out holidays gifts for Ian when Nikki ran into a friend of hers,” the insider says. “She introduced Ian’s mom as her ‘future mother-in-law!’”

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