How long should a relationship be before you decide to bring it to the next level i.e Marriage?

Stacy Da Fla Gator

I think everyone is different. I was with my husband for a year before we got married. Ten years later and we are still happily married today. My sister was with her husband for ten years before they got married. I say if you know each other and the lines of communication are good, then why spend years together if you know this is the one you want to be with? But you have to be able to communicate and you have to know the person. So however long it takes to get to that point is how long it takes to get married.

Rake

Why is it a question of time rather than inclination? Two people can be in a long-term monogamous relationship that doesn't lead to marriage.

Johnny

51 years

50 years

sfg49

I think you should date you 2 years and be engaged for one.

I tell it like it is

If you`re a Hollywood Starlet, then no wasting time, right away! Of course that`s because they have been seeing each other behind their now exes back.If you`re like everyone else, when the time is right you`ll know. Could be 2 months, could be 10 years. Living together for a while is always a good idea to find out how the other person is day to day, including mood swings and tendencies.

a_jpeterson

It depends when you think your ready! My sister has been with her man for 3 years and 1 kid and they decided to get married. My cousin was with her man for 4 months and 1 year engagement and they are 7 years strong still. I was with my husband for 8 months and a 13 month engagement and we are 3 years strong. So it varies on the people. As long as you are open and honest and true to each other time doesnt matter. There shouldnt be a time line set on love!

just me

There really is no right and no wrong.. people can date for 5 years then get married and end up getting a divorce.. or there are people that meet and get married 2 weeks later and spend the rest of their lives together..
so i think it just depends on the person..

The Mrs.

Depends on the relationship. My husband proposed after a year. I was with my ex for 5 years and we never talked seriously about marriage so time means nothing.

silly_duck96

A few years. I got married after 13 months. I don't regret it, but I was pregnant and we married because it was the right thing to do. We are still going strong.
But I think date two years, be engaged for several months or a year.

*insert clever name here*

This is my current way of thinking. When you "think" you're ready to get married, add about 6 months to one year additional after the time you "think" you are ready to marry. Alot can change during that time, believe me.

NONAME

2 years. no more, no less

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