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How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by Greydebz(op): 6:24pm On Apr 19, 2025
Is it 6 months, 2 years, or 7 years and a mortgage later?

Some say, "When you know, you know."
Others say, "Don’t rush—marry when the Wi-Fi connects automatically at their place."

Truth is, there’s no perfect timeline—just perfect timing for you.
Whether it’s love at first sight or a slow-burn romance, every love story has its own rhythm.

How long did you date before getting engaged—or how long would you wait?
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by Samantha125(f): 6:36pm On Apr 19, 2025
For me it was two years... Even if we wanted to get married then, it wouldn't have been possible due to the lockdown.
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by brain54(m): 6:36pm On Apr 19, 2025
I don't think they should be a strict timeline...

What works for one person may be disastrous for another.

Haven't you met someone before and felt like you have known them your entire life? And some others it's difficult to connect with even after years of knowing each other.

It depends on the connection and how well the partners are able to study and understand each other.

Some couples Court for few months, get married and it works. I know a couple that courted 8 years,got married and the marriage packed up in less than a year.

They really are no manuals for these issues!
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by fakados(m): 6:38pm On Apr 19, 2025
It depends. There is not set time. A balance is needed to get to know enough and also not to waste anybody's time unnecessarily.

A minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 2 years.
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by Greydebz(op): 6:40pm On Apr 19, 2025
Samantha125:
For me it was two years... Even if we wanted to get married then, it wouldn't have been possible due to the lockdown.
yeah 2 years sounds okay.. not so long
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by Greydebz(op): 6:40pm On Apr 19, 2025
brain54:
I don't think they should be a strict timeline...

What works for one person may be disastrous for another.

Haven't you met someone before and felt like you have known them your entire life? And some others it's difficult to connect with even after years of knowing each other.

It depends on the connection and how well the partners are able to study and understand each other.

Some couples Court for few months, get married and it works. I know a couple that courted 8 years,got married and the marriage packed up in less than a year.

They really are no manuals for these issues!
Exactly that’s true
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by Greydebz(op): 6:41pm On Apr 19, 2025
fakados:
It depends. There is not set time. A balance is needed to get to know enough and also not to waste anybody's time unnecessarily.

A minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 2 years.
max of 2 years works
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by Dexy4yah(m): 6:49pm On Apr 19, 2025
Samantha125:
For me it was two years... Even if we wanted to get married then, it wouldn't have been possible due to the lockdown.
2years? Isn't that time wastage.
1year is ok..
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by Carndidlaydid(f): 6:57pm On Apr 19, 2025
But really should there be a time frame on issues like this?

Isee it as enacting pressure on both of em

Just saying tho
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by Samantha125(f): 6:59pm On Apr 19, 2025
How were we supposed to get married during lockdown?🤔🤔🤔
Dexy4yah:
2years? Isn't that time wastage.
1year is ok..
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by Samantha125(f): 8:04pm On Apr 19, 2025
Tell us about you...🙊🙊🙊
brain54:
I don't think they should be a strict timeline...

What works for one person may be disastrous for another.

Haven't you met someone before and felt like you have known them your entire life? And some others it's difficult to connect with even after years of knowing each other.

It depends on the connection and how well the partners are able to study and understand each other.

Some couples Court for few months, get married and it works. I know a couple that courted 8 years,got married and the marriage packed up in less than a year.

They really are no manuals for these issues!
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by greatermax77(m): 8:42pm On Apr 19, 2025
13 years max, so that you will study everything
About the girl
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by Greydebz(op): 8:55pm On Apr 19, 2025
greatermax77:
13 years max, so that you will study everything
About the girl
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.. you are joking right?
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by Vinnie2000(m): 9:40pm On Apr 19, 2025
2-3 months is Okay. smiley

Even if you date for 5years, a partner can pretend and hide all of their deficiencies from you. undecided

Just use 2,3 Months to show all your Bad Character and see the Response you will get from the person. shocked smiley
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by Greydebz(op): 10:10pm On Apr 19, 2025
Vinnie2000:
2-3 months is Okay. smiley

Even if you date for 5years, a partner can pretend and hide all of their deficiencies from you. undecided

Just use 2,3 Months to show all your Bad Character and see the Response you will get from the person. shocked smiley
This also true.
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by Dexy4yah(m): 11:50pm On Apr 19, 2025
Samantha125:
How were we supposed to get married during lockdown?🤔🤔🤔
I understand you but you didn't answer the op's question.
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by brain54(m): 1:08am On Apr 20, 2025
Samantha125:
Tell us about you...🙊🙊🙊
tongue tongue
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by TONYE001(m):
Don't think there should be a specific timeline. Just whenever both parties feel comfortable to proceed to marriage.

Met wifie 2009, got married 2014. This is our 11th year now with 4 kids.

Honestly, I don't think it would have mattered if we had dated for 10 years or 1 year.
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by Michelle55: 10:24am On Apr 20, 2025
There's no manual for that.
It could happen within 6months of courting or less while some takes a year or two.
Truthfully speaking, there's no timeframe or manual for it. Just move with the flow and let your Maker guide you.
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by brain54(m): 11:29am On Apr 20, 2025
Samantha125:
Tell us about you...🙊🙊🙊
I wouldn't tell you about myself... tongue

But I will tell you about "Dharma and Greg". It was a comedy series on TV I watched.

It's about Dharma and Greg (obviously) who met at a train station and it was instant love at first sight. Sparks fly and they immediately proceeded from the train station to a court registry where they got married shocked

The show revolves around Dharmaa yoga instructor and Greg who was a reserved and conservative lawyer.

Both are polar opposites with Dharmaa being the "crazy" one. But they fall madly in love.

They always somehow find a way to overcome their differences and make their marriage work.


The show explores the comedic situations that arise from their contrasting views and life style!
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by Samantha125(f): 11:51am On Apr 20, 2025
I'm convinced you're around the same age group as my father...😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨
brain54:
I wouldn't tell you about myself... tongue

But I will tell you about "Dharma and Greg". It was a comedy series on TV I watched.

It's about Dharma and Greg (obviously) who met at a train station and it was instant love at first sight. Sparks fly and they immediately proceeded from the train station to a court registry where they got married shocked

The show revolves around Dharmaa yoga instructor and Greg who was a reserved and conservative lawyer.

Both are polar opposites with Dharmaa being the "crazy" one. But they fall madly in love.

They always somehow find a way to overcome their differences and make their marriage work.


The show explores the comedic situations that arise from their contrasting views and life style!
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by brain54(m): 11:59am On Apr 20, 2025
Samantha125:
I'm convinced you're around the same age group as my father...😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨
Is being in the same age group as your dad a bad thing...? grin undecided

People grow old ba?


Anyway, that series was produced in 1997. But I think I started watching it in the late 2000's or so.

I don't know how that makes me old-age wise. undecided

Except maybe you are 16 shocked

Smallie! cheesy
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by almarthins(m): 12:15pm On Apr 20, 2025
Greydebz:
Is it 6 months, 2 years, or 7 years and a mortgage later?

Some say, "When you know, you know."
Others say, "Don’t rush—marry when the Wi-Fi connects automatically at their place."

Truth is, there’s no perfect timeline—just perfect timing for you.
Whether it’s love at first sight or a slow-burn romance, every love story has its own rhythm.

How long did you date before getting engaged—or how long would you wait?
6months is the best. 1yr or 2yr be like person wan collect diploma in prenuptial. I no dey for dat long tin. I fit know a woman within 6months, may be not all thing I fit know.
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by Samantha125(f): 12:22pm On Apr 20, 2025
It sounds like something my father would say...😩😩😩

I was only asking you tell us based on your personal experience, not a movie...😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨
brain54:
Is being in the same age group as your dad a bad thing...? grin undecided

People grow old ba?


Anyway, that series was produced in 1997. But I think I started watching it in the late 2000's or so.

I don't know how that makes me old-age wise. undecided

Except maybe you are 16 shocked

Smallie! cheesy
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by brain54(m): 12:38pm On Apr 20, 2025
Samantha125:
It sounds like something my father would say...😩😩😩

I was only asking you tell us based on your personal experience, not a movie...😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨
Well, I don't want to share my personal experience...

And you can consider me your father thenundecided

Since you are looking for a father figure! grin
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by Samantha125(f): 1:23pm On Apr 20, 2025
Okay, if you say so.
brain54:
Well, I don't want to share my personal experience...

And you can consider me your father thenundecided

Since you are looking for a father figure! grin
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by Greydebz(op): 2:25pm On Apr 20, 2025
almarthins:
6months is the best. 1yr or 2yr be like person wan collect diploma in prenuptial. I no dey for dat long tin. I fit know a woman within 6months, may be not all thing I fit know.
lol.. abi oo😁😁
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by Greydebz(op): 2:26pm On Apr 20, 2025
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Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by Kobicove(m): 3:49pm On Apr 20, 2025
I think 6 months is sufficient to do your due diligence on a potential life partner undecided
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by Jamesbiodun(m): 4:46pm On Apr 20, 2025
If you like date for 10 years , she go show you her werey if she gets for head likewise men too
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by samwash(m): 4:50pm On Apr 20, 2025
No one rule to marriage
72 hrs is a enough time to you to decide a life long journey. wink grin
Waytin I kwn self
Re: How Long Should Couples Date Before Getting Married? by silibaba: 5:11pm On Apr 20, 2025
Greydebz:
Is it 6 months, 2 years, or 7 years and a mortgage later?

Some say, "When you know, you know."
Others say, "Don’t rush—marry when the Wi-Fi connects automatically at their place."

Truth is, there’s no perfect timeline—just perfect timing for you.
Whether it’s love at first sight or a slow-burn romance, every love story has its own rhythm.

How long did you date before getting engaged—or how long would you wait?
for me they should date for 50years
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