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rachel
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2 years.....obviously it wasn't long enough...... |
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Hurricane77
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We dated for about 2 1/2 years before we got engaged, then were engaged about a year before we got married.
There's no magic number; just whatever works for you two.
Only suggestion: do whatever is financially easiest, even if it means eloping. Otherwise you're paying off a big debt (the wedding) for the sake of one day... |
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full_tilt_boogie
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I've been waiting 30 years, my sister has me beat though, she's been waiting 40!
am I just being too picky? |
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droopydog88
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I met my ex-wife in 1988, got engaged in 1990, married her in 2002, and divorced her in 2006. |
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Nikki
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My husband and I knew each other for about 4 years before we got married... we dated long distance. (Yes it's weird). He asked me to marry him one night and we got married the next day! |
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skcs11
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met on holloween night, got married 6 dec the same year. still married 34 years later. |
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Haley :]
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yeah you can pretty much get married when EVER now that you've waited 3 years!! lol but be sure that ur ready, and ur not rushing into it lyk itz some important thing... cuz marriage is important, but WAY overrated... lol seriously. Just be sure you get everything done that you want to get done (college, travel round the world etc.) because marriage is a HUGE step. GOOD LUCK GIRL!! |
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thedrisin
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I personally think the longer you wait, the better (within reason).
I dated my hubby for two years, and then had one year of engagement.
I don't think people should rush into things, in general. |
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F.J.
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I dated my b/f for 3 1/2 years before we got engaged... we've been engaged for 1 1/2 years now, and we'll probably get married in 2008. We're not really in a rush either, as you can tell, haha... we want to make sure that we should get married, and that we're able to support ourselves when we do marry. I don't really think there should be a time set as "too long".. it depends on the couple really, since some don't even want the formality of marriage anyway. Personally, I think we got engaged at the right time for us, and we're still waiting for the right time to get married.. |
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little mama
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4 1/2 yrs to get engaged, 5 1/2 to get married. |
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Tissa
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my fiance and i have been together for 7 years and we have 3 children. We have talked about marriage but it isnt really a priority for either of us. we know that eventually we wil be married but at this point i kind of want to wait until the kids are all old enough to be a part of it. |
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Poppet
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We moved fast. We weren't in a rush, but we saw no reason to dilly dally around. From first date to wedding day was 116 days. In 10 days it will be 7 years.
I think any engagement over 2 years is too long. |
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jeli_02
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After 3 years, you should know if he is the person you want to grow old with and father your children. Personally, I knew at an early age I didn't want to be running around after toddlers in my 40's. My husband and I got engaged after a 1 1/2 yrs of dating and married a year later. All depends on what you want. Do what's best for you. |
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stevieglenwright
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me n my bf were together 1 year n he proposed to me on our 1 year anniversary. i know u might say "oh my god you rushed into it" but we aren't gettin married for AT LEAST another 5 years, no sooner! we are both so younge but we do love eachother n love the bind we have now that we are engaged (his parents were happier about it than us, lol) |
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Kitty
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My husband and I got officially engaged just over 1 year after we met, and married 4 months later. Anything over a year I would consider too long for my taste. |
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celticdragon
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3 year i told my wife she had to wait until i was out of collage and iam glad i did just after we got married my wife became pregnant with are son . |
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Charlie Bucket
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7 years |
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onelove
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I've been dating my bf for 5 years now. We have no kids and are in no rush to get married. Every relationship is different but I think too long would be when you have all the benefits of marriage without the legal commitment. I've already expressed to him my wanting to get engaged because we've lived together for a year now. And I feel that sharing our income and bills(just like marriage) is a sign we should move forward. |
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JRS
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We dated for a little under a year before he proposed to me ... I would say anything over 5 yrs is too long ... just my opinion though ... ! |
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purple flower
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ya'll not gonna believe this, but we got married after dating for 3 months. |
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♫Rojas♫
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There's no standard, it's all about what's right for the two of you. Heck, there's people who got hitched the night they met and stayed together the rest of their lives, and then there're those who waited years and STILL ended up getting divorced. Do what's in your heart... |
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Owen E
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Six months dating then got engaged, married ten months later. Still together coming up to our 8th year of marriage. |
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curious
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My fiance and I were dating for 4 years before he proposed and we are waiting another year before we get marrried. This is mostly because we are in college at two different schools and want to be able to start our lives together after school. |
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Karen W
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This all depends on your age. If you are older and ready to start a family than you shouldn't wait. If you are still young and can wait, than there is no time limit. I do know a girl who left her boyfriend because she was 27 and he was 37 and not ready to marry. She didn't want to waste all her child bearing years on him, if he was never going to be ready. Go ahead and wait, it won't hurt as long as you are both in agreement |
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Melissa
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We were together 6 months, when we got engaged & moved in together. We were engaged for 3 years before we got married. We are so in love and both very glad we waited. |
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Ilovecheese
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We dated for 9 months then were engaged for 9 months before we married. Then we were married for 2 years, seperated for a year, and now have been back together for a year. Looking back, we both agree we should have waited a little longer. If you are in no rush, don't feel like you have to get engaged because of society pressures or outsider point of views. If you guys are happy, that is all that matters! |
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paducah_billy
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How old are you? I waited 20 months. I am an adult male over 50. |
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Maricel S
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My husband and I dated for 3 yrs before getting married. |
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MARCUS
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Bravo to you and your bf. My wife and I dated six yrs and now we have been married 11. |
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luciloobomber2
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I really think it is up to you, there is no rush and you wil know when the time is right! |
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