1. Be sure its love and nothing else. 2. know that they are the one you want for the rest of your life. 3. Be sure finances are there to take care of you both.4. That living conditions are right at that time.
2007-06-07 10:27:29 · 25 answers · asked by marilynsue08 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
they should date until they are comfortable telling the other person anything and everything. No secrets.
Marriage is about brutally honest communication and thoughtful negotiation.
If you can't agree on something, then step back and take some time, and do NOTHING.
good luck!
2007-06-07 10:31:03 · answer #1 · answered by flyfish_777 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there's kids involved, make sure they are ready! If you have been dating for a while you both should know. If you two are still going out with friends and "the guys" and/or drinking and partying behind each others back then you are not ready for marriage. If you can't seem to get enough of each other then great! If you're saying we shouldn't have sex too much cuz it will get old then you're not really in love! If kissing the other makes you nausea then it's not true love! If one loves church but the other never puts the Lord first, then it's a no go!!
2007-06-07 10:34:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the couple. My parents got married after 3 months of dating, and are celebrating their 34th anniversary this month. On the other hand, I see plenty of couples getting married after a year or two, and getting divorced within a couple of years. It's not the length of time, it's the ability of both people to make a responsible decision that matters. Some people have more experience, better intuition, and more common sense than others. I usually make up my mind within 3-4 months as to whether or not I want to marry the person.
2007-06-07 10:34:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As for myself, if I were ever to do it again, I would wait at least (2) years.
The reason that I say that is:
by that time, you get to know someone, how they handle
things, their personality, finances, and etc..
Living with someone for some time gives you the opportunity to decide whether or not you want to spend the rest of your life with this person.
It's better to wait and be sure than to marry and regret it later!
Hope things work out for the best and goodluck.
2007-06-07 10:34:26 · answer #4 · answered by james 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A year or two, depending on the ability of one or both of them to put on acts. When the toenail clippings hit the floor, reality strikes. There are some people who are healthy, honest, and possessing enough self-knowledge that the time could be shorter, but this is unusual. Does your communication style clash with hers? Do you both get along with eachother's families? Is either of you codependent?
2007-06-07 10:36:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen statistics that show that couple dating beyond 18 months does not increase a chance of a successful marriage. And getting married before 6 months is not good either.
2007-06-07 10:31:44 · answer #6 · answered by The Oracle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it fairly is man or woman to the couple in contact. there is heavily no challenging and quickly rule to this subject. My husband and that i married after 4 months of relationship on the age of twenty-two. could I ever propose that for absolutely everyone? HELL NO! besides the undeniable fact that, for us it became thoroughly proper. whilst we introduced our engagement no person batted an eye fixed lash. the only adverse ingredient we heard became with regard to the undeniable fact that we've been getting married this spring fairly of next spring. no longer via fact we've been moving quickly yet via fact they needed us to get married interior the Temple and that would no longer take place till a least a 12 months after my baptism. So, in case you insist on a ordinary rule then i could say date a minimum of a 12 months. See them in all the seasons. Then be certain in the event that they're the single for you.
2016-11-07 21:25:17 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 years at least. Alot of changes happen within the first 3 yrs of a relationship. Then after marriage wait at least another 3 yrs before producing children.
2007-06-07 10:35:53 · answer #8 · answered by Luv2RIDE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it's the person your supposed to marry not just a passing thing you know from the first hello. The finances might be a struggle but with two people who are willing to try you can make it.
2007-06-07 10:32:21 · answer #9 · answered by the_monamayfair 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think 1 year is a good time to really see if they want to spend the rest of their lives together.
2007-06-07 10:30:36 · answer #10 · answered by Stareyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no time limit there is only knowing. My husband and I had been dating for only 7 or 8 mos. when we started planning our big day which was this past weekend. :) Now we have been together a year and 4 months and we are on our way to our honeymoon!
2007-06-07 10:31:54 · answer #11 · answered by Jess Jess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋