How long should a couple date, or live together, before they get married? We get along great, and have so much in common.
2007-03-02 11:08:01 · 14 answers · asked by Qusan 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
No right timeline, it depends on the indivdual. We are extremely ready to get married & we've just been together for a year now. We are getting married in 2 weeks!
2007-03-02 12:36:01 · answer #1 · answered by layla983 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't set a time limit on something like this. You have to decide if it feels right. Every time a couple decides to live together or get married they are taking a chance. If you get along great and have so much in common, then go for it. However, as you have asked this question it seems you may have doubts ?
2007-03-02 19:24:09 · answer #2 · answered by barnzzz1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
U will know when u are ready. is he? i was good friends with my hubby then we got together had children and 7 years later we got married. I was ready he wasnt. we talked about it, but i never pushed cause i knew no matter if we were married or not we were going to be together. and i dont mean for the children either. and we are total opposites. I have friends that have been together for over 15 yrs never married. it depends on ur beliefs. if u are comfortable with ur current situation y put stress on it when its not needed. but i am glad we got married cause our bond is stronger than ever. I feel a sense of pride and love knowing i am his wife. i hope it works out for u whatever u decide.
2007-03-03 01:23:49 · answer #3 · answered by Dunkyin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It has to be whenever you and your other half decide you are both ready for marriage - no one else can make that kind of decision for you.
As for me my fiance and I were together for almost 2 years before we moved in together and 2 1/2 years before we became engaged - we'll be at almost 3 1/2 when we actually get married
2007-03-02 19:31:59 · answer #4 · answered by Angelina 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont live with a man longer than 1 year without a proposal. If he gets used to you "playing house" with him then he will NEVER ask you to marry him. After close to 1 year ask him about marriage. Has it thought about it? when does he plan to ask? And if he doesnt want to talk about it you need to give him an ultimatum and say "I want a proposal by (give him a date) or i will assume this relationship is going now where" and then move out if he doesnt propose by that date you give. Dont be afraid to stick up for yourself and show him how you want to be treated. If the ultimatum does not work then he does not want to marry you and/or doesnt take you seriously.
2007-03-03 11:32:56 · answer #5 · answered by Educated 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
2 years and over 25.
2007-03-02 19:20:13 · answer #6 · answered by Sparky 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I think Americans spend WAY too long figuring out if they are right for each other. It shouldn't take several years.
Also, studies show that when a couple lives together before marriage, there is a significantly higher rate of divorce after marriage. Perhaps they remember how they were free before and figure it is easy to go back to it, I don't know.
2007-03-02 19:16:36 · answer #7 · answered by Larry 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
at the least be together 3 years and I believe you should live together for at least a year b/c you learn things about each other in that time.
2007-03-02 19:15:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
DON'T live together before you're married.
It's ridiculous. Why play house??
I think a couple should date for atleast 2-3 years before marriage... especially when you're young.
You have to really know the person and know you can live with their flaws for the rest of your life before you make a big decision like marriage.
I've been friends with my boyfriend for a long time before we started dating. We've been together for over a year now and plan on getting married after college. â¥
2007-03-02 19:13:45 · answer #9 · answered by ( Kelly ) 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Should date at least a year before getting engaged. Don't live together.
2007-03-03 08:10:10 · answer #10 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋