How long should two people date before getting married?

Answer 1

3 or 4 years

Answer 2

As long as you feel you need to. Far to many couples think that dating a long time will ensure a happy marriage. Not so.
Far to many couples get married because they are having sex and it is wonderful. Sex is the first thing that starts to slack off after marriage and sex alone will never hold a marriage together.
Waiting before you get married is for you and the person you want to marry to learn about one another. To learn if they can even get along or if they truly are compatible.
But the truth is this. This is only learned by living 24-7 with the man or women you have choosen.
When to people marry, two minds and personalities and sets of beliefs are suddenly thrust together and upon one another. Sometimes you find out your beliefs and wants really aren't the same.
marriage is a 50-50 proposition, a series of give and take. Both sides giving and taking. one side can not do all the giving, while the other takes and takes.
Respecting one another, loving and trusting one another.
You don't own your mate and he or she doesn't own you.
Jealousy will kill a marriage faster than anything other than adultry.
I know what I write is true and here is why.
I met my wife on July 7 1987, We married three days later on July 10 1097. July 10 next year will be our 20th wedding anniversary. 20 wounderful, happy years.
Our marriage is open and trusting with no jealously. I sing in bars almost every Friday night, and my wife doesn't worry. She knows exactly where I'll be at by 2:30 after the show. When I say our marriage is open, I mean if one of has a problem we talk to the other about it no matter what it is. Any financial decisions are made by the two of us even though only I have an income.
Neither of us has ever cheated on the other and don't want to. We are happy with the mate we chose.
Good luck, marriage can be beautiful and it can be horrible.
Wish you the best.
Please excuse my spelling. My spell checker quit.

Answer 3

At the risk of sounding like a pessimist: it's a crap shoot no matter how long you date. I honestly believe how well you know each other will only make a tiny little difference in the success of your marriage. The things that make a difference are the commitment to making the marriage work. And a sense of humor. And maturity. And respect for your partner. And similar priorities and ethics. And luck. My husband and I were engaged after only 3 months, and married 6 months later. We've been very happily married for 25 years. If you're considering marriage, I hope you as blessed as we've been.

Answer 4

I think it's 100% whatever you feel like. My husband and I knew after only 2 months that we wanted to be together forever. We didn't get married for almost 6 years though because we wanted to be able to live on our own, have jobs, and know what our future plans were. We are still together, married only just over 2 years, but living together almost 8 years. If we'd gotten married sooner, we might or might not have made it since we went through a lot together before we got married.

Answer 5

I think it depends on the couple and your age.
If you are 18, personally, I would wait until I graduated college.
If you are out of college, I think you shoud wait until the couple has "emotionally matured" or until you are positive that you are A) compatible and B) have the same values and wants. I don't think there should be a time limit or certain time frame. Just whenver it feels right to the couple.
My parents dated for 4 year before, but my friends parents dated for 8 months then got married. Both couples are still together and happy.

Answer 6

I dont think there is a time on when a couple should get married. Its all about the feeling that you share with eachother and how deeply in love you are. You will know in your heart when the time it right. Me and my boyfriend have been dating for 8 months and he asked me to marry him and I said yes. We are not getting married right now we are going to wait for a while before actually doing it , but if I didnt feel that the time was right I wouldnt have accepted it. I know the bond that we have and the feeling thatwe share and we love eachother and decided that we want to spend the rest of our lives together. You cant time love it just comes natural.

Answer 7

Two years

Answer 8

Answer this question: how prepared are they for marriage? A few couple get married weeks after meeting, a few less get married without seeing each other and some wait for years. in all their doings, they decide when they get married.
However, there are some questions they must answer: are they ready for marriage, are they working, are they ready to live with each other, can they support each other and family? These are some questions they must answer before moving on.

Answer 9

I Don't know I have been with my man since I was 16 and now I'm 26. 10years and we are still not married but we are still so in love and ever-day i love him more and more. he is a good man. I thank God that he put him in my life. I pry and ask God to see us as we are married because in our heart we are.I am scared to marry him because of all the horrible stories I have heard that happen after ppl get married.
we love each-other, we trust each other and we respect each other.
I think that you both will know when the time is right.but be sure in your hearts that's forever the love you both hold for each other. Best of wishes!

Answer 10

Between 6 months and 3 years..