How long does the average 22 year old person date before getting married? or engaged?

Question

I already live with him and have now for several months i really love him and he loves me...

Answer 1

Its really up to you and how you feel. If you feel the timing is right go ahead in get married. You guys already live together so you have a taste of what marriaige would be like. But I suggest to speak to others who are married just to get some insight of what marriage would be like.

Answer 2

You need to look up the common law marriage laws in your state... you may already be married! But I would say on average a person dates someone a year before getting engaged and married. I went 6, but only because we were high school sweethearts and I promised my parents I would graduate college before getting married.

Answer 3

I started going out with my now-husband when I was almost 21. We were together eleven months when he proposed, and the engagement lasted a year and three months. We are now happily married. I think a longer engagement period is better because (1) it really does take that long to plan a wedding! and (2) it gives you time to be really, really sure that you're making the right decision.

Answer 4

hmm, in my personal life (i'm a 25 year old male) i would want to date someone at least one year before getting married. i wouldn't move in with someone until i've dated them for at least six months or even longer. after i've lived with them i would want to give it some time as well to see how things go. i wouldn't rush it. if you're in love then it will happen. don't start to worry about it until maybe 18 months after you've met him?

Answer 5

i am younger than you and have known the man i am engaged to for 9 months and we really love each other. but it's up to your feelings and what feels right go with you instink.

Answer 6

It seems like all you are missing is the marriage certificate!