What is an appropriate time for a bf to propose in a relationship if he is really that serious?

Question

as in should it be 2 years together? 3? 4? i know everyones different! just want to know what ya'll think! i know age matters too, say, 21?

Answer 1

We started dating when I was 17, she was 16, after a bit of encouragement, I proposed at 22 - I just wasn't ready before then.

For those who say after a year or two you are wasting your time, we have been really happily married for 25+ years.  The timing HAS to depend on the individuals.  

Answer 2

Maybe you are thinking marriage and he is not. You are pretty young,  Have you even talked to him about the two of you possibly getting married in the future to see how he feels?  That would be a good place to start if you haven't.

Answer 3

When u find out let me know lol.. ive been with my bf 4 and a half years im 21 and i cant wait till he proposes.. everyone is different thou.. we wanna get a place and all that stuff to have something to live together blah blah..  

Answer 4

it depends on the situation but i think 21 is a bit young. perhaps it´d be better if you two could wait a little longer. if you are 21 and you are with him since you were 16 or 17 is not the same as if you are 34 and you are with someone since you are 30. you have different priorities in your twenties and other in your thirties. if you don´t do some things at this age you´ll probably regret it later and try to do these things later on, hurting your partner in the process. that said there are no golden rules and everything is based on the particular situation of every individual. whatever you do try not to rush into anything. wish you all the best

Answer 5

I would think it should take a couple, to 3 years for him to propose. If not by then, you should move on. He is not interested in getting married.

Answer 6

I think it depends on your maturity level and weather or not you have completed your education...

2 years is quite long enough if you have completed the things you need to do to get ready for adult life.  

They say it take a year to get to know someone...

Answer 7

If he is serious about wanting to find a wife and settle down, than I'd say anywhere between 6 months - 1 year (with additional time tacked on for the engagement).  Generally, we encourage our young adults to be selfish and "enjoy" their time (ie we don't consider them adults until  26) and if a bf holds to that kind of thinking..well you could be waiting a very long time.  

Answer 8

one year is just fine... after that time you start loosing your time!