Is there a specific time frame you should at least wait?
2006-06-19 07:40:19 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I'd love to know the answer to this question.
Been with my boyfriend 11 years now an still waitin to walk down the aisle.
Hope it doesn't take you this long! lol
2006-06-19 07:46:09 · answer #1 · answered by MoJoJoJo 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no specific time frame. Every romance is different, however, never rush into a marriage too fast no matter how much you click with the person (learn from general hollywood couples, and Romeo and Juliet). When you feel that you love the person, and the person is said to glow when they see you, (their eyes may also glitter), and when they have said I love you, then you are ready. But to ask, that is a different story. Wait awhile after they have said they love you.
2006-06-21 13:27:57 · answer #2 · answered by Yuri ^_^ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a year is good, even if you think she/he is the right person for you before that. The reason I think this is that, over a year you get to see many aspects of their character, both good and bad. 3 months, or even 6 months isn't really long enough because of the stages a relationship goes through in the first year. At the end of a year, you should know enough about them to make a decision as to whether the two of you are compatible enough to get married.
2006-06-26 06:18:51 · answer #3 · answered by Sun is Shining ❂ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no there is no specific time, it depends on the people involved and the situation, if the other person knows that you are serious then you can ask, but if they think that you are just joking or something you ought to make them realise that the relationship is developing further, well in your perception anyway and it shouldnt matter how soon you propose, dont rush into things if you are uncertain, but a point to keep in mind would be to not delay it too much if you really want ti because it may not always be there and you may miss the biggest thing you had, good luck, hope things work out for you :)
2006-06-19 16:16:09 · answer #4 · answered by freedom_of_speech 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you feel ready to make the commitment. A indication is if you are ready to start having sex, you are ready to marry. People are always afraid of rushing into marriage but they aren't afraid of rushing into sex. I think 6 months is sufficient. If you are right for each other, it won't matter. I have seen people who have dated for years and lived together for years and still broke up right after marrying, so doing any of that for a long time doesn't guarantee that a marriage will last any longer. It all has to do with being able to make a lifelong commitment to another person. It is nice to know that there are some guys out there who still want to marry.
2006-06-19 14:46:54 · answer #5 · answered by reallyfedup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As many of the answerers have said there is no specific time frame. Some people choose to wait a number of years. Others wait a mere few weeks. It depends on not only how well you know the person, but also how you feel about spending your life with them. I know one of my teachers in highschool married his wife after three (i believe) months of dating only because they both lived in residence during their college/university years at the same institute and had every meal together. Me, personally... I know I need to wait and be sure of not only how I feel about that person, but how that person feels about me as well.
2006-06-19 14:51:07 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no time frame at all. I have been with my boyfriend two years and he still hasn't asked, however my boss met her husband on the internet, when they met eachother in face they were living together had planned a baby and she was expecting their child withing a week!
They've been together 3 years so far.
2006-06-19 14:53:01 · answer #7 · answered by princess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There really isn't a time frame but the best thing to do is wait atleast a year...or when you feel it is the right moment then go for it..there could be that sparkle in her eye after dinner or something and that could be your moment, or when she hugs you good bye you can feel that is your moment..Good Luck to you..
2006-06-19 14:45:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say at least six months, but the truth is there is no time frame...just when your sure you don't want to live the rest of your life without that person in it and that you are truly in love with them.
if this is the case...GO FOR IT!!!!
good luck.
2006-06-19 17:54:54 · answer #9 · answered by ~Princess*Bonkers~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife and i were together for about a fortnight before we decided to take the plunge. we bin wed for 19 yrs now! (i'd have gotten out of jail afterabout 7 yr if i'd done her in instead!!!!)
2006-06-20 00:17:18 · answer #10 · answered by steve p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋