How long would you wait?

Question

How long would you wait for your bf to ask you to marry him? Most would say you dont put a time frame on it. But "ideally" how long would most people wait before moving on? 1yr 2yrs 5?

Answer 1

Give him some time; he’ll marry you when he is ready. But if he is taking too long just try throwing some hints around, he’ll get the message eventually.  

Answer 2

In todays world it is OK for you to ask him. Then you will know.

Answer 3

My man proposed in 2 months. I really can't blame him, if I were him I would want to marry me to.  

Answer 4

Sounds like he doesnt want to marry you.. You could always pull the old "we arent married, i have a date" deal to get his attention,which, he will probably be glad and move on to some other chick.

Answer 5

Oh honey, 5 years and a child together, that's way too long. If he hasn't asked you by now, he probably won't.

Answer 6

We were married in 1 month! But he has asked me this question before. Knowing myself, I would have waited 3 years for him. We have now been married for 3 years. Still wouldn't change my mind either.  

Answer 7

Well I hope your smart enough now to know he will never marry you.

Life is too short. Move on.

Answer 8

Nobody can give you advise on that.  A lot of couples (unfortunately) feel that marriage is a dying institution, but if you strongly believe in it-put your foot down and give him a time frame!

Answer 9

No Frame... but need a ground on it. When it's (generally & basicly) strong enough... it is time to move on to the next big step in your life. Just let GOD guiding your life.

GBU

Answer 10

Not sure if you can put a time frame on it; I have seen some get married after a few short months and some never get married, but you know they will stay together for ever.  Guess the question you have to ask yourself is how long are you willing to wait?  If it seems like it is too long, maybe you need to find the relationship that works for you!  Good luck, and I don't think you should wait forever!

Answer 11

Usually mature couples discuss marriage at around two years of serious dating. Shacking up makes that wait longer, or just not happen at all - because then the guy doesn't want or need to get married.

In your case, you chose to have a child with this man, and not marry before the child came - get that man to a courthouse!

Answer 12

There really isn't a time frame because I don't know your situation. But I would say three years, roughly.

Answer 13

Well, mine did after three years, but we were just waiting for him to finish college, married after 4 years.  I think 2 years is good.