2007-04-17 01:58:11 · 16 answers · asked by Franco 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
My standard answer to folks is I wouldn't marry anyone I hadn't known at least two years. That first year is great but we usually make more allowances for each other that first year than any other. The second year allows us time to grow together (or apart), make sure those annoying little habits aren't insurmountable and if we love each other and not just the thought of each other. Plus I just think that it takes two years for all of the weird crap about someone to come out. If after you have seen it and know what it is and know that you can handle that I say go for it with gusto.
2007-04-17 03:58:26 · answer #1 · answered by indydst8 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This depends on the couple. Some people have traditions or beliefs that they have to or should carry out. If that doesn't pertain to you then it is totally up to the couple. The couple will know when the time comes. Don't rush it and enjoy courting! :) Marriage is a lot of work!
I was dating my current husband for only 8 months and got engaged. I was engaged for a year before I got married.
2007-04-17 02:12:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe that there is a certain time that you should wait...although some people with 6 months and others wait 6 years! I think that if you feel your ready for that kind of committment and you know you truley want to spend the rest of your life with that person...Then it doesn't matter when. As long as you know you can make it work. My mom and dad got married at 17 and 19...and they are going on 18 years.
2007-04-17 02:10:43 · answer #3 · answered by He's my world 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on a lot of things, number 1 being the ages and maturity level of the two people when they meet.
Even if both are mature, adults, I would say at least a year.
If they are younger, I would say at least a year after they are both on their own with job(s) for at least a year.
You have to be happy people before you can be a happy couple.
Peace!
2007-04-17 02:02:49 · answer #4 · answered by C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's-her-name on the radio, who is her son's mom----said that you need a year and a half courtship before you really know another person well enough to make a fully informed decision about marriage.
2007-04-17 02:47:47 · answer #5 · answered by bcsquilter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think there is a right number, everyone & every relationship is indivdual. Personally, we dated 14 months before our wedding, we were dating 8 months befoer the engagment.
2007-04-17 06:16:41 · answer #6 · answered by layla983 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it really depends on the relationship. I think you need to be involved long enough to see each other sick (really, disgusting sick), to see each other cranky and unraveled. You need to be together long enough beforehand to have some of the initial glitter fall off so you see them as they really are. You should be able to honestly acknowledge your partner's weaknesses and faults (because everyone's got them!). And once you've seen all of that, and can be honest enough to admit those things, and you're still crazy about them, and you still respect them and love them, then it's safe to devote yourselves to forever.
2007-04-17 04:28:42 · answer #7 · answered by Constellation 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least about 20 years!
2007-04-17 02:01:15 · answer #8 · answered by Yeah it's me................ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Court? There's an old word. Everyone is different, when you're ready ask her.
2007-04-17 02:01:33 · answer #9 · answered by luckford2004 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Long enough to get to truly know and appreciate themselves and their partner. The answer is different for every situation.
2007-04-17 02:00:40 · answer #10 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋