When is the right time to propose?

Question

I have been dating my girlfriend for 6 months, yes I know it isn't long, however I have known her for 5 years. I have loved her everyday more and more for the 5 years I have known her. Now that we are dating I cannot ever imagine myself with anyone else. I don't know how to prove how much I love her. She is the first thing I think of when I wake up, the last thing I think of before bed, and it is horrible when she is away from me. My heart physically hurts when I am away from her, she has been gone for two weeks so far, on a trip and I long to hold her again. Just to be able to touch her, to feel her warm embrace... She has already told me that she loves me too and that if I proposed to her right now she would say yes, no if's and's or but's. However I am more worried about our families being against this. Thinking we haven't been together long enough or, something silly like that.

Here is the problem that really gets to me though. We are only 18 years old, each. We just finished high school, I know, still young, still alot to experience. However we are both very mature for our ages, we know what needs to be done and what is what. We are both working full time jobs if that has anything at all to do with it.

My question is, should I propose to her now or soon, and let her know I intend to marry her, that I want and will spend my life with her, and just take the ridicule from both our families. Or should I wait it out, just to make our families happy? Again I say, I know she feels the exactly the same way I do, we have already discussed it.

Answer 1

get her a promise ring and say that you long to marry her but u shud wait untill we have good jobs and can give her the fairytale wedding EVERY girl wishes for.

i know people will ridicule you but i personally think love doesnt know age, race or gender, it just knows souls

if you and her are soulmates dont let it stand in the way

Answer 2

Go for it now. My wife and I had been "just good friends" for years and it developed into love. I asked her to marry me after 8 days of "going together". Got married 9 months later and have been happily married IN love for 8 years.

Answer 3

A combination. Get her a promise ring: A promise you will propose to her  

Answer 4

The area that concerns me the most is your obsession about needing to be with her 24/7 and that you seem to be unable to function without her right by your side.  A healthy relationship is one that allows the couple to be separated at times without one or the other, or both, feeling as though they can't get through the day by themself.

You are both too young to be making a serious commitment about marriage anyway.  Get your college educations out of the way and start careers first.  

You claim you are both mature; however, if you rushed marriage it would demonstrate immaturity.  If your love is that strong, moving slowly is not going to kill the love you have for each other.

Again, take the time to grow up and do the responsible things you need to do as you move into adulthood.

Also, getting a good education and good paying jobs is necessary before anyone runs to the altar to get married.

Answer 5

aw that's so sweet.  get her a promise ring to tell her you'll get married in the future.  not a wedding ring.

Answer 6

let her propose to you. why should you have to do it. if you know you'd say yes then let her worry about the right time. also make sure she pays for everything she eats when you go to a restuarant.

Answer 7

Go to college.  Prepare for a career.  When you graduate from college (at about age 22), then it is time to propose.

It's too early now.  Both of you need to attend college first.

Answer 8

lol, okay now that I'm done ralphing from the mushiness...lol (just kidding), go with what's in your heart, if you want to, do it.  If you feel it's the right time.  If not, wait.