Dating Time Before Engagement
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Dating Time Before Engagement
| Mon, 08-30-2004 - 1:30pm |
How early is too early for an engagement? When you are both very sure that each other is the one? The only thing holding back is what other people would think due to the time period that we have been dating...other than that, they would all be happy for us.

That said, if you have been together for less than a year, then I do suggest that you set a wedding date at least 12-18 months in the future. That way you have time to plan and get to know each other more. If you're going to spend forever together, a longer engagement is nothing, and it shows everyone else (since you're so worried about them) that the two of you are serious.
Good luck!
I would also encourage you to broaden your thinking on this beyond just the time factor. I think it is critically important to ask the question (to him and yourself) - What do you need to accomplish or have in place in your life PRIOR to marriage?
Thanks again!