How long should one wait to propose to their partner? ?

Question

Keeping in mind that it is an inevitability. Not so much a question of if, but when. I love my girl and would marry her tomorrow, just wondering how long is the average?

Answer 1

Take at least 2 and a half yrs to know her.

Answer 2

It's different for everyone. My fiance and I were together for a year and a half before he asked me.  

Answer 3

marry her tomorrow then sweep her off her feet go for it!!!!!

Answer 4

sounds like the time is now. it's different for everyone. just like people are different, the maturity of relationships are different. i was with someone for 3 years and never wanted to marry. i'm now engaged to someone i've been with for only a year. good luck

Answer 5

We were together for a year and a half when my husband asked me to marry him.  We were married a year and a half after the proposal.  We just married 13 days ago ...3 years after we'd met!  Whatever time that suits you is fine!  Just be sure that you know the person well enough...everyone sets their best foot forward when you first meet ...give it a good amount of time to see the REAL person!  :) Good luck!

Answer 6

I read in the a magazine once the average time is around 2.5-3 years.

But I think you should do it when the time is right. And money is right. Don't make her wait for a ring or wait for a wedding but at the same time don't go into huge debt over it all. Its not good to start a new relationship like that.

Also alot of people are against this but I would try living with her first. If I have walk into the relationship I'm in ( been together 4 years and 7 months) being married vs. just living together we would have been divorced a long time ago. You really do get to know someone when you live with them.

Answer 7

There isn't an average. Ask her when you think the time is right.

Answer 8

When you feel it's an appropriate time to ask!  So long as she hasn't been dropping hints about NOT getting married, go for it!  As simple or elaborate as you want...good luck!

Answer 9

it is in your heart. you know the answer already

Answer 10

There really isn't a specific time. Some ppl wait one year while others won't propose after 3+. Do it when your heart tells you you're ready but make sure that she feels the same way about you so you don't scare her away. :)

Answer 11

cheryl l has got the right idea, when you're ready. i asked my lady three days after moving in with her, that was five days after we kirst kissed. three years after we met. she said no.

i would have asked her when i met her but we were both with other people.

we've been together six years now, shes finally agreed to marry me in november.