How long were you and your spouse dating before you got engaged?

VeraWoo	Well me and my boyfriend had a very interesting start, with people all ready in our lives. We were together for 3 months before he asked me. I don't think it was planned he did not have a ring. We moved in together right after that. We got married 2 days after our 1 year. For some people more time is better for others it is right now! I was with my ex for 4 years and never got married, we talked about it but it was not right. You could just ask him...I almost did.

litlmizbeautiful	honestly. he is probably planning something you just need to wait. guys want you to have a perfect engagement so just wait it out. he probably already has the rock. my bf and i have been together 2 years and nothing yet. so dont feel bad. some people get hitched after only 2 weeks. and some after 4 years. just wait. you will be getting a rock b4 you know it

dizzigurl	7 years.

American Girl	We dated about three years, living together for about a year and a half of that, before we got engaged.

califababy25	like the first couple of days

Nik	I know it seems long but, I dated my hubby for almost 5 years before he proposed. Marriage is a big decision and commitment. You should make sure he is truly your soul mate and the one you want to be with forever. When he is ready I am sure he will ask you.

kiya	Two years. Two of the worse years of my life.

Matthew Stewart	I met my wife on October 1, 2003 (I was 26 and she was 21). We got engaged February 4, 2004. We got married May 29, 2004. We are very happy and we now have a house, a 17 month old daughter, and a second child on the way. Some couples are ready almost immediately, while I have known others who were still not ready after several years together. The amount of time is not the important thing. The important thing is the readiness for a life-long commitment. Marriage is not to be taken lightly. If you are ready, go for it, but if you are not 100% sure, take your time.

Kitty	My husband and I moved in together after 3 months of dating, waited a year to get engaged, and got married 4 months after that. Our 1st anniversary is this month; we're in our 30s. I think you guys are still on track time-wise; if you're talking about it, and he is thinking along the same lines as you are, you will probably be getting engaged soon. Good luck.

paulpenny419	18 months! thats long enough!!

chinese_helicopter	mine is about one year. having 3 relationship before, i could tell that whether she is my Mrs Right, which eventually proven to be a good wife :) Anyway do not rush into marriage if you have any doubts, or if you are not 100% prepared. Marriage is a forever thing, so should think thrice.

Pengy	We met in August, became good friends, got married in February and have been together, well this upcoming Feb will be 26 years. Still love her more now than when we met. Twas destiny we believe because of how it happened, both of us in the service and ending up in Germany early 80's

Steve P	Met her at 7:30, proposed at 8:33, went to the all night wedding chapel at 1 AM, went on the honeymoon at 1:55, had a child 9 months later, moved to Okla City, had an affair with her sister, another child born to her 9 months later. Bought the first wife a puppy, it grew up and had 6 pups herself. Took every male animal (and myself) and got neutered. Now we raise chickens and sell the eggs and I'm the pastor at the local Pentecostal Church. Life is good.

snydley124	5 years. But this was his second marriage and I wasn't rushing him. but give it time, it will happen if you are meant to be. Just enjoy each other and don't dwell on it.

BC	I met my wife in january 2000 at work. Hung out as friends until mid march when we started dating for about 1 month. We were married in may of 2000 and we are still happily married.

Judge Judy of Y/A	I just got engaged and I was with my boyfriend for 3 and a half years! I'd say after 2 years to be concerned. Although if you already live together, what's his motivation to marry you?

goodcharacter	between 4 and 7 years On and off For a long time I thought it was over but now I realize It's just beginning People who are in Love Live longer :)

buddyj68	My wife & I were dating for 9 months when we got engaged, we had to wait for 2 years because of the church & reception hall.

Ashley P	A year. We were engaged for a while though - a year and a half.

pinkyismygirlfriendniluvhur	wit which wife? I', lookin for nuber 4 and 5 right about now, my nephew knows how to get with baby mommas, he is an dangerous expert in fact, I'm gonna get some lessons too

Valentina	We talk about it all the time but I don't have no ring on my finger :-( But we've been dating for a year and have been living together for 6 months. But I've known him for 13 years. We got to take it slow to make it last.

Mindy S	my husband and i dated for 4 years before he proposed...we didnt live together either which is making "discoveries" after marriage sooooo fun!

viki	3 years then lived together a year then got married been married 29 years

TwinMomma	1 year and we got married 5 years later

Big D	Dated for 4 years, got to know each other very well and have been married for 20. Don't rush it. If it is meant to be it will be.

â™¥ Mommy of 3	We were dating for a year before the 1st engagement. Broke up for three months. Back together for 7 months and engaged again- that was 3 years ago and we are still engaged, just no money to get married ;)

tiredhopeful	your only ready when you know your ready x

Michelle x	2 years

bananapancakes8323	HA! I got you beat... I had his kid 2 years ago. We've been together for 4 years and still no marriage talk....I don't know what to tell you..just be patient...and don't make ultimatums!!!

cristelle R	seven months