This thought just striked me out of the blue ^^

But when do you thing is the right time go get engaged? How long would you date someone before you thought it would be more suitable to get engaged?

And if you already are engaged or married, how long did you wait?

My husband proposed to me when I was 18 and we had already been dating for almost 2 years. I think we sort of just "knew" we would get married one day. The main reason we waited so long was because of how young we were. It is hard to put it in to words, but deep down inside I think you know when is the right time to get engaged. I happily accepted when my husband proposed and my only condition is that we had to live with each other before we got married. I think you only truely know someone after you have lived with them.

I think it really depends on the people involved and the nature of the relationship.

My last relationship lasted three years, but I never once entertained the idea of marriage. My current boyfriend and I have been together just over a year now and I could see myself getting married to him. So I guess it depends on if and when it feels right.

Well, I'm not sure if this has anything to do with this or not, but I heard that the brain does not fully mature until you are the age of 26. That being said, I think that would probably be a good time to get engaged, otherwise I thinki you're not entirely sure what you're getting yourself into. I also think that at 26 years of age, you should have already graduated (that is, if you're not going for a master's or doctorate), and have somewhat of a stable job, and income.

I think that it´s all a matter of when you think you´re ready for it. For some people it´ll be earlier; for others it´ll be later. Sometimes when you´ve been dating someone you imagine a future with them right away. Other times, you don´t really see it.....so it´s all up to both people, I guess.

out of experience....i wouldnt rush into it...do some deep soul searching, like the others say...it depends on the people. and deffinately dont do it just bc they ask or you think 'might as well'....

I've been in a relationship for 5 years now, I don't plan of getting engaged anytime soon. If ever?
I'm not a stable settle-down person. :<

My hubby gave me a promise ring long before we actually got engaged (mainly because we were moving away from each other). I think we were together for about a year when he actually proposed to me and we got married a year later.

But......

I will be the first one to admit that we rushed things a bit.

We were in a long distance relationship, and he proposed to me on one of those rare occasions that I got to see him in person. 

We got married as fast as we did because he was losing his job due to medical reasons and getting married put him on my insurance. (oh, and because we love each other and all that mushy stuff ).

So to sum up my rambeling, there really isn't a "right time" to get engaged, its more of a where you are at in your life and how you feel about the person you are with (and vice versa).

@lovelycatcafe I have heard the same thing about the brain, however since scientist know only so little about the brain I'm unsure how true this is, but there seems to be evidence to support that theory.

With that said I think a person should take their time in a relationship and really get to know each other. That I think lessens the chance for divorce. Once you've really gotten to know each other, which in my opinion takes years then you can get engaged I guess. Since I was little for some reason I thought it was better to get married in your twenties. To me it seemed not to young and not too old. However for some people sadly it takes a longer time for them to find the right person. But sometimes waiting is worth it especially with relationships and marriage.

I think you should only get married if you can see yourself living with that person for the rest of your life. I also think it depends on the person, there is no general rule of when people should get married.