How old were you when you proposed/were proposed to? How long were you with the person before that?

Question

I'm 24 almost 25 - is it too young to be considering marrying someone?

Answer 1

I was 31 when I was proposed to, and we dated for 6 years before that...you are not too young to be married...girls mature faster than boys...and we usually know what we want and expect in our life already..my husband now ha ha kicks himself everytime we think about how long we dated, because our marriage is awesome so he thinks 6 years of dating was wasted...And I remind him that we both were still young and had our careers, and the timing was just perfect for the both of us...we are happy with our choices...If he is the right one and you know it in your heart and soul there is no rush on the proposal...it will happen.

Answer 2

First time I was proposed to I was 18. We had been dating four years and I said no. I knew I wasn't ready. He and I broke up and I was 20 when I was proposed to by my now husband. We only dated for 3 months before he asked and we had a year long engagement. I am glad that I didn't say yes to that other guy. You aren't too young. Especially if you want kids. They say your fertility drops by half after 26.

My hubby and I have been married for almost 7 years.

Answer 3

My first marraige was at 19 and I had been with him for 2 years. I got pregnant the same weekend we got married and got divorced 1 year later. My second marraige, which I'm in nowand I'm 24, we got married on our 1 year anniversary. He proposed 2 monts after our first date. I'm the happiest I have ever been.

I don't think it's about how long your with some one or how old you are, it's about whether you love that person enough to be with them for the rest of your life through thick and thin. You will defenitly know when you are with the right person because you wont be able to spend a single moment without them. Good Luck!!!

Answer 4

My husband never actually proposed to me! I was on leave while I was in the Air Force. My best friend & her boyfriend were going out dancing and her boyfriend's friend needed a date. I said I'd go, and then had to call my ex-fiance and tell him that I wouldn't be able to go out with him that night. I had already made plans with him to hang out together. On the night that I went on the blind date, this guy & me hit it off instantly. We went dancing & had a great time. At the end of the night, when we were going to exchange phone numbers, he reached into his glove box for some paper & pen... he pulled out a small box and said "what the hell is this?". One of his friends that was in the Army with him had moved to Korea and forgot that he'd put a promise ring in the glove box. So he moved without it. My now husband asked if I wanted it (and I was figuring, hey, if I never see this guy again, I'll have at least got a diamond ring out of the deal); I said yes that I'd take it. He then asked me what that ring meant to me and I told him that in this town (he's a yankee & I'm from TX) it's considered a promise ring. He said "well, then that's what I want it to be." So he placed it on my finger. Exactly 1 month and 4 days later, we got married and have been happily married for 6 years! I was 21 when I got married and it was one of the best things that have ever happened to me! 2 years after I had blown off my ex-fiance, I found out that he had a ring that same night that I had went on the blind date, and he was going to propose to me! My ex always cheated on me and every other girl he had dated and now has 3 kids, 2 of which he has written off and not paying any child support. I'd say that fate saved me there, because I would have said yes to my ex, but fortunately I met my husband!
So no, it is not too young to get married, but it's hard for some people because they don't know how to compromise and understand that it's not about one person anymore. You'll find out you think differently and do things differently.

Answer 5

I do not think age should make a difference (unless you are a teenager and still in high school). If you feel it is right and you love him, then do it.
I am 39, never been married before. I had been asked twice in the past, but I knew it wasn't right with that person. I have been dating this guy for 2 and half months, and the minute I met him, I knew he was the one....he felt the same because 2 weeks ago on my birthday we got engaged. You never know what can happen in life. If you feel ready and it feels right, there is nothing wrong with that.

Answer 6

It really depends on your relationship. I'm 28 and my fiance and I just got engaged, we have dated for almost two years. Have you lived independently and had time to learn about yourself? Have you dated and had a few relationships that you have learned from? If you have then you may be ready, regardless of your age. If not then I would take a little longer. Everyone is different but I have changed A LOT since I was 24 or 25 and I know it wouldn't have been right for me. Only you know if you are ready for sure.

Answer 7

We were both 22. We had been together 80 days. We had a 36 day engagement. We have now been happily married 7 1/2 years.

No, you are not too young.

Answer 8

23
2 years
You are not too young. But please, consider some pre-marital counseling (non-religious) or even buy a book on the subject just to have the conversation about SO many things that are not discussed BEFORE marriage. Marriage is wonderful, difficult and the divorce rate is so very high these days.
GOOD LUCK!
P.S. I'm still happily married - 17 years and it's work, but well worth it.

Answer 9

I was 17 when I got engaged. I knew him for 4 months, dated him for a month. Was engaged for just over a year before we got married. We've been happily married for 9.5 years.

I don't think 24 is too young to consider marrage.

-wolfy-

Answer 10

Lol, my spouse and I dated for 4 years before getting married at the age of 19. We celebrated 24 years married three days ago. There is no timeline, the only thing you can follow is your instincts. Good luck (and hopfully congratulations)!