How long were you involved with your loved one before you got married?

Dating.  How long have you dated your current love - This photo shows a couple either celebrating or getting married.  I just wanted to know how long it took for some of you guys or girls to pop the question to your loved ones.  Let me know.
United States
January 17, 2007 6:28pm CST
I have been dating my girlfriend for four years now and we arent married. Everyone keeps asking what is taking so long. How much longer is it going to be. etc. I was just wondering how long any of you were with your loved ones before you got married to them. I would love to hear your stories. Best of luck to you all.
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@junior07 (972)
• India
18 Jan 07
it's totally depends upon the partners.
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@suren2k6cse (2621)
• India
18 Jan 07
i did not have any girl friend. it wont suit for me
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• Portugal
18 Jan 07
I lived with my wife a year before I get married, we didnĀ“t date to much, we ever felt that we belong to each other so why wait till get married.
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@mkup30 (494)
• United States
18 Jan 07
No need to feel pressured into marriage, that is the wrong reason to get married! Take your time and do what feels right for the both of you. I dated for 5 months and then got engaged for seven months before I got married.
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@crystal8577 (1466)
• United States
18 Jan 07
We were together for 3 years before we got married. We had 2 kids & were not in a rush. I had been married before & it did not turn out well so I wanted to go slow & take more time. We have now been married for over 4 years, so I guess it is working out for us ;)
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• United States
18 Jan 07
I was involved with my husband for nearly two years before we got married. He asked me unoffically three months into our dating and then surprised me on May 10 2004 with a beautiful 1.25ct purple saphire solitaire set in platnium and asked me formally in a nice itialian resurant. we were married a year later
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• United States
18 Jan 07
We dated 1 day before he proposed and were engaged for 7 months before we got married. I knew him about a month and a half before he proposed to me after coming over late one night and staying up all night talking. We have been married 7 years now (just a week and a half ago) and have 4 children.
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@fabiantan (210)
• Singapore
1 Feb 07
Not married, but going to soon! www.VDay2007.co.nr www.FabianTan.blogspot.com
@mynatenyi (226)
• Nigeria
18 Jan 07
we were childhood friends for 16 years, im currently 26 years old and she's 24, we got married last nov 25 precisely. men it wasnt easy but we tied the knot anyway.
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@mynatenyi (226)
• Nigeria
18 Jan 07
we were childhood friends for 16yrs.
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• United States
1 Feb 07
I dated my man for one year and then he popped the question to me. we were engaged for 7 months and then got married. We've been married for 6 months now and we couldn't be happier
@apky12 (769)
• United States
1 Feb 07
We were together for 10-11 years before we got married. We've been married for almost 4 years. It was one of those that started in high school. It took forever but we were young and needed to experience life before we got married. I'm glad we did it that way. We learned to be friends and became best friends. Also, we had kids right away after we got married b/c we knew each other so well and had been together for so long that we didn't have to take that time to be together ourselves.
@Anakata2007 (1785)
• Canada
1 Feb 07
11 months before we got married. We were engaged at 4 months. That's pretty early. Yes 4 years is quite a long time. If she's not the one for you, you shoudl move on.
• United States
2 Feb 07
ive been with my boyfriend for almost 4 years, AND im only 18. people always ask us when we are getting married. im like, uhh, 5-10 more years? IM ONLY 18! lol. i hate that! and he doesnt like it either, i mean, hes 23 but still feels hes too young to get married. im not even going to be ready to move out of my dad's house until im at least 21-22! its very annoying.
@missybal (4490)
• United States
18 Jan 07
Four and a half years. We ment to get married a year before that but had problems with his mother and so we post poned wanting a family wedding. We ended up running off and getting married without her knowledge in a small formal wedding in another state. Really I don't think it's a big deal to wait longer to get married. If you love someone then you are willing to wait to make sure the relationship will last. I think too many people get married too soon then they only end up getting divorsed.
• United States
1 Feb 07
My husband and I met in the beginning of August and were married in the beginning of December so we were together for four months before we got married. We got engaged at the end of October and were going to plan the wedding for the following December, but just did not want to wait. We put our wedding together in 5 weeks and it was beautiful. We have been married for seven years now.
@manleymom (105)
• United States
19 Jan 07
I moved in with my husband after 2 months of dating. That was really scary. My last "biggest" relationship was for 2 years and it ended 2 weeks after living together. But after a family fight I moved in with my boyfriend so it was really scary, but needless to say he was the one. We were together for about a year and got pregnant, then about 2 years later we got married. I had always dreamed of the wedding but in the end I just wanted the JP. It was only a paper after all and the fact that we were still together when people didn't think we would be since we had a baby first was more important. We have now been together 8 years and married 3 years and have 2 kids!
@jojopuff (520)
• United States
18 Jan 07
My husband and I were together for just over two years before getting married. It just felt right for us. It depends on the people in the relationship and if they feel ready or not.
• Philippines
21 Jan 07
It took us 7 years before we finally tie the knot. Our elders keep on reminding us that "Marriage is not something you can get in and out of easily" Here in the Philippines, we don't have divorced and to get annulled, you have to spend more than your wedding bills. So we planned and asked for the Lord's guidance if we are really for each other. Luckily, we're happily married and we always try to keep our communication lines open.
@muse02 (213)
• United States
19 Jan 07
My husband and I dated for two years before we got married.