The truth of the matter is that there is no right or wrong length of time to wait to get engaged. Some couples wait six years before making it official, while others date for just six months—it all depends on your unique circumstances.

How long you can be engaged?

The average couple is engaged for 13 months, and we think thats a great timeframe if you can make it work. We recommend waiting about three weeks before jumping into wedding planning. This gives you time to revel in your engagement, but not too long so you dont lose momentum.

Is 6 months long enough to get engaged?

It may not be the norm [getting engaged in less than a year], but it is perfectly fine to get engaged at the six-month mark as a persons habits, whether good or bad, usually show up by four months, Winston tells Elite Daily. I would wait at least three more months to the ninth month before getting married.

Is it OK to propose after a year?

Is one year too soon to propose? Once again, it depends! Some couples may feel ready to marry after one year, but for others, it may seem way too fast. If theres no need to rush things, feel free to put a pause button on the proposal and focus on enjoying your relationship.

How soon is too soon to marry?

Give Yourself Time to Know Your Partner Through the Good Times and the Bad. As a baseline, Ian Kerner, PhD, LMFT, licensed psychotherapist, couples 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.

Is 3 months too early to get engaged?

Shilpa told the Standard: “In the first couple of months it may be too soon [to get engaged] as the feelings you have for one another may be lust as opposed to love. “Its best to wait until at least 3-6 months to see if the feelings you have are for real or just a fading spark of lust.