Too early to get engaged?

Finland
February 10, 2012 9:28am CST
I have dated my girlfriend for a year and like 9 months now and I have started to have serious thought about proposing her. I already have the perfect place where I will do it. We would first get engaged and maybe few years later get married etc. We are both currently 17, she will be 18 in april and Im going to be 18 in may and by the time I have planned to do it we would be almost 19. We are going on a vacation to India in 2013. We have both been there together once before and I have planned everything. What do you think; would it be too early to get engaged by the age of 19 or not?
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@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
10 Feb 12
Personally, I think you both are still young. It is maybe okay to get engaged... but marrying... Hmmm it's quite early for the both of you. I guess it is better to get to know each other well first.
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@ladym33 (10979)
• United States
19 Mar 12
Well it really depends on what stage you are at, at that time. My husband asked me to marry him when he was 20 and on my 21st birthday. We were engaged for 4 years before actually got married. It sees like you guys met at a really young age though. It all depends for you I think if you both feel you have sowed your wild oats so to say. Just because you get engaged doesn't mean you have to get married right away. I think that when you reach 19 and you are still together and you still want to propose then it is probably meant to be. At 17 however, I think it is a bit young.
• United States
12 Feb 12
I was engaged for a while, we had been together justover a year. As of right now we are just dating again because back in December we got into this huge fight that was caused by his mother who hates me. Anyway when we got into the fight I turned around and punched the door and broke the ring which made me cry histaracly but anyway I left him and he moved in with his mother. Anyway we ended up working it out and he is back here now but we are taking it slow atleast until my ring gets fixed. Anyway morel of the story here is that if your ready then do it. Personally I don't think it matters how old you are if you really love her. Just be easy and don't take it too fast. I think your planning is really sweet :) My boyfriend asked me in the parking lot of a k mart one night...long story short After we met I was at k mart with my dad and snuck away and went to see him and that was where he first kissed me lol. But anyway good luck :) I wish you the best of luck
• Philippines
11 Feb 12
Hello! I think you are both young to be married. And do you think her parents will agree to you ? Being engage is okay but marrying is a serious decision to make. Just enjoy first your company with her,, I think there is no need to rush things since you are still young.. :)
11 Feb 12
yes dear:) it is too early to get engage:):) at least wait till 20 so that you'll realize what life is. after that you can engage and be happy with her for life time. she is a month bigger then you but it does not make a problem with it. go head
@Ernnesto (180)
• Slovak Republic
11 Feb 12
My opinion: It is too early for you both guys. I know that you are already fall in love, and you think that person you love is the right one but better for you guys is letting the time go on. Be together more time means kowing each other better, finding a solution in different situation what live brings. Be patient and do not hurry. But it is just my opinion.
@emdjay23 (1575)
• Philippines
10 Feb 12
Hi uggonen.. In my opinion, engagement is actually the formality that eventually you'll going to get married, my only question was, are you still studying? well, if both of you are still studying, I guess 19 is too early.. stability in bringing up a family is very important, specially you are the man who's gonna provide for your family.. So, just don't be in a hurry if your girlfriend really loves you she'll wait..
• United States
11 Feb 12
That is so sweet first of all. I am going to admit that I have no experience with getting engaged or having a boyfrien but if you feel really strongly about your girlfriend and you feel like you want to spend the rest of your life with her then go ahead. I've heard of people that have now each other less than nine months and have been married for more than twenty years so I don't think it's too early. I wish you the best with this decision and I hope that you and your girlfriend have a fun time in India. I also hope that your plans of proposing to her go off without a hitch.
@dodo19 (47121)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
10 Feb 12
Although you guys have been dating for a while, I would still suggest that you wait before getting engaged, or thinking about any serious commitment. You guys are really young. I think you are a little too young to think about engagement, and such.
@shylade (3132)
• Philippines
11 Feb 12
hi there! you are just about to begin your life independently and you are still young for a long term commitment. marriage is not as easy as you think. you are and your girlfriend must be physically, emotionally, mentally and financially prepared. if you are thinking of just engagement first, then i think it will be too early for both you. get to know each other first better and make sure about your feelings.
@pahak627 (4558)
• Philippines
11 Feb 12
From what you stated, you're planning to get engaged at 19 then marry years later, well, it's still okay as you still have a long period of time to know each other. But I guess you still have to ask advice from your parents.
• Malaysia
11 Feb 12
I dont think that it is early, some of my friends get married when they are 19 years old and give birth at 20. But my friend is a girl, and her husband have the good financial condition to support the family. Of course her husband is older than her a few years, and is more stable. I not mean that you are still young, but you really have to make a plan first. Get engaged first is ok, since you said get marry after a few year later. If both of you really love each other, sure you can engage first. Happy mylotting
@hunibani (720)
• Philippines
11 Feb 12
I think you both are still very young for this kind of thing. I am not saying that you should not, but you must think very carefully. Don't think of good things always, also consider the consequences you both are going to experience after making a choice. :) Happy to hear you both are inlove and getting well together. Keep that and by the time you both are ready, then that's the time to get engaged or married. :)
11 Feb 12
I think you should think it over many times before you propose to your girlfriend. Always consider the risks if you will get married early. Give some more time your self and your girlfriend to enjoy your teenage life. You are just carried away by your emotions towards to your girlfriend. Do not rush things, it might fall you to wrong directions.
@digidogo (444)
• Philippines
10 Feb 12
Age does not really matter. I know a person who lives with his fiance in a new country at the age of 20. It means that they are not living with relatives and both of them are doing their best to support their family even if they do not have a son. If you can support your wife, unless she works, then you should be good to get married. Also, check your financial capabilities first before planning to have a child. I heard that having a child may be great but it really s***s having to be checked every 15mins.
@5mahi05 (666)
• India
10 Feb 12
hello friend, Welcome to Mylot! By the way, you are too young to think about a commitment. You are being with each other for long. But at this age, you do not know what life is other than the fantasies that you read in the books and the movies. Life is not the same. Life is something totally different from that. Wait for another 2-3 yrs and then, still if you feel the same, then you can surely propose her in the same perfect spot which you are intending to go on with! Cheers! :)