How many years should you date before getting engaged?
According to recent data, most couples date for two or more years before getting engaged, with many dating anywhere from two to five years. Once the question is popped, the average length of engagement is between 12 and 18 months.
Is it OK to get engaged after 2 years?
“Each couple is different depending on age and circumstances, but a reasonable amount of time to be engaged is one to three years,” she says. Each couple is different depending on age and circumstances, but a reasonable amount of time to be engaged is one to three years.
How long should you date before getting engaged?
But as a baseline, Ian Kerner, PhD, LMFT, licensed psychotherapist, couple’s therapist and author of She Comes First, suggests that one to two years is often a good amount of time to date before getting engaged.
Does getting engaged too quickly hurt your relationship?
Clinical psychologist John Mayer, Ph.D., agrees, noting that getting engaged quickly doesn’t seem to have an impact on the future health of the relationship. “In my work with couples, the time before you’re engaged means little to nothing,” he says. “Remember, the period of engagement is also a time to get to know each other.”
What happens if you get engaged before you know each other?
If you get engaged before you fully know that person, you may learn of bigger deal breakers later on, after already making that big commitment. If you ultimately realize that you and your partner are less compatible than you thought, a breakup could be more difficult once wedding plans are under way.
Is it better to get engaged in your 30s or 20S?
“Older couples generally have the maturity to make these decisions with more experience and reason,” Mayer says—meaning you’re probably more comfortable with a shorter engagement in your 30s vs. your early 20s because you’ve seen what you want (and don’t want) in a partner.