Marriage Advice!

[kew004]

I am currently a full time student and have been in a relationship with this guy for a year, and I have known since the day we met that I wanted to marry him.  Last night he was hinting around the subject for quite some time, however, it will be two years before we are out of college.  WOuld entering an engagement be a bad idea at this point in time?

[alphatom]

I think its a mistake to wait until college is over.  Having a degree doesnt make life "perfect".  So if you are waiting for something to happen in your lives to make things "the right time" then stop.  If you want  to grow old with that man then get married now!!!

[wfelagai]

 my wife and i was dating for 7 years and went through high school and college together.  we got married after we had our son.  i dont think its a bad idea that you got engaged after college.  its a new chapter in your life!!

[angel379227]

I agree that waiting till the "time is right" is never the way to live your life. My girlfriend and I have been doing that for over ten years now, lulz. Seriously though, whatever pace the two of you are most comfortable with should direct your path. Remember though that no matter how long you guys wait, hardships will inevitably arise, so don't trick yourself into thinking that these setbacks are a result of some piece of paper saying you're married.

[kew004]

Thanks for all the advice.  We're very happy together, and I think that if he pops the question soon, my answer will be a definite yes.  I may be young, however, I have never wanted anything more in my life.

[allan120791]

give it more time then see what happens

[irishlady1970]

Getting engaged now doesn't mean you are stuck with the guy forever if you decide later on that hes not the one for you. You can have a long engagement, and once you both are secure financially and emotionally then maybe a walk down the aisle is in order. Follow your heart, if he is the one for you there is nothing to fear. If it's meant to be, it will be. 

[Valerie1979]

Thanks for all the advice.  We're very happy together, and I think that if he pops the question soon, my answer will be a definite yes.  I may be young, however, I have never wanted anything more in my life.

Get married -- but give it a lot of thought.  It should be something you both want forever no matter what else life brings you.

[Cuppycake]

give it more time then see what happens

  If they have been together for a year and don't know each other by now then they never will. There is no sense in waiting longer if they don't want to.

[Graeth]

Engagement, no.
Actually going through with it; don't.

[mrsbluesmith]

The best advice I can give, is not to give advice.  Listen to your heart and follow your dreams.

[jongarton]

If it feels right,trust and communicate your thoughts and the rest will take care of itself! hope you both love each other and hope things work out! congrads bride to be!

[tigerlilly01]

If you love each other get married.... Life is short.

[lovelife630]

If You Both Really love each other, and you both are committed enough to want to spend the rest of your life together, then I would go for it, but I think that I would finish college first and make sure that your relationship is going to work. before getting married, and have a career built for yourself before getting married, and that way you know that you will be successful in life no matter what.
I have been with my boyfriend for over a year and we have lived together 10months and I still don't completely really know him, and we spend everyday together.
It takes a long time before you really and truly know somebody.

But Follow your heart, it won't lead you wrong!

Good Luck!!!

[Valerie1979]

The best advice I can give, is not to give advice.  Listen to your heart and follow your dreams.

Well said!