Going on 8 years.
2007-05-10 10:48:57 · 7 answers · asked by fab1 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
It totally depends on your circumstances. Age plays an important part, as does your emotional, financial stability and issues relating to children.
After 8 years, I would have thought though that you would have discussed marriage by now. If not, start talking about it with your partner.
I was with someone for 13 years, although 'engaged' we ended up splitting up anyway.But we never married because it wasn't right for us. It is very easy to just drift along though and time catches up.
My current partner wanted to marry me within a year.For him waiting 2 years is too long(we've been together just over two years now...).
Having spoken to alot of people about this subject, they seem to think two years is about right. However, I know plenty of people who knew each other for alot longer before they got married(for example, my sister and her husband - 15 years). So you've still got time! Good luck!!
2007-05-10 21:38:44 · answer #1 · answered by Ginny Jin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eight years is too long. I can see waiting until someone graduates from college, gets set up financially or achieves an advanced degree but after 8 years, what could you be waiting for? The second coming of Christ?
Move on..you aren't going anywhere with this relationship.
2007-05-10 17:55:06 · answer #2 · answered by realst1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you really been thinking that you were going to be married at all after two years? And I suppose that you have had no conversations about the possibility for all those years. If marriage was in your cards, you would have been married years ago. I wouldn't have waited. I would have found out if my partners intent included marriage and within what timeframe.
2007-05-10 10:57:53 · answer #3 · answered by dawnb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You've waited about six years too long. Seriously, what have you learned about each other in the past six years, that you didn't know after two? Let me guess, you are living together? It's not going to happen. Move on.
2007-05-10 11:42:21 · answer #4 · answered by Tiss 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when both parties are ready for marriage ... marry.
Going on 8 years is a long time ... what's the reason still not married?
Marriage is a life time commitment so once committed, you have to live to the vows.
2007-05-10 11:09:49 · answer #5 · answered by j t 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I waited 51/2 years and told him thats it I set the date and told him I'll take care of it just be here on the 26 of July and were getting married this July. Tell him how important it is for you. If heloves you he'll give in.
2007-05-10 11:39:26 · answer #6 · answered by collectivetheresa 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well i was the one scared and we fianlly got married after almost 7 years.. but he was willing to wait so i guess its all up to u.. if ur done waiting then its time to stop waiting... good luck
2007-05-10 11:01:12 · answer #7 · answered by la la la 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋