guys how do you know when you are ready to get married?
605120
See if he introduces you to his mom, and how he does it. See how he relates to her. Watch that movie "Monster in law" with him and if he laughs or cringes. You'll know if he's the one by subtle hints. Buy a wedding magazine and see if he freaks out by it. Ask him how he sees his life in five years, what his goals are. There are ways of finding out without being obvious and pushy. Good luck!
934988
It all depends on your and his age.\n\nIf you are younger than 25, you are too young to be thinking about marriage.\n\nOver 25? Start looking for other guys if marriage is what you want, and your present guy has said he is not ready for marriage.\n\nIn either case, do not give an ultimatum or pressure him. That will only scare him away.
464789
If he loves you and you love him then you will get married when the time is right.  However, you have to be patient, if his marriage ended badly (emotionally that is) then he might not be ready to commit just yet.  You should not take that as a sign that he does not love you or doesn't want to be with you.  Just go slow and keep talking to eachother and it will work out the way it was intended to.
501516
Any age after you are married.  It is up to the man and woman to decide if they are ready.    Generally speaking, people who are married, have a steady income, and feel like they know themselves are ready.
919871
your heart will tell you when it's right...but then definaltey marraige!
1133766
there's no set time, but you both should be sure that you want to spend the rest of your lives together. it's a huge commitment and takes a lot of work to keep a marriage strong. the best thing is to go slow and get to know each other. it would suck if you got married and found out the guy annoyed the s*** out of you! or that he was a total freak..
34484
If he shows up at the alter. J/K.\nPurchasing the ring, putting it on your finger and telling you he wants you to be his wife are very sure signs that he is ready.  But if you are questioning things, then maybe now isn't the right time. You should have a talk with him to straighten the whole thing out, because total strangers can not help you with one of the most important decisions of your life. Best of luck.\nK.
64135
The both of you should tell your parents about your plans and ask for their support.  Explain why you are getting married and why you believe you are ready for this step.  Hopefully they will understand and help you with your wedding.  Good luck.
56826
Knowing when you're ready is not something you can describe, it is a feeling. When the time is right, you will know. Right now you're probably going back and forth with yourself on what decison to make, and that's normal. One thing is certain, do not let anyone pressure you into sex. You have to make the decision for yourself. Evaluate the status of your relationship. Is this person special to you, and futhermore, are you special to them? When the time is right everything will fall into place.. not literally...lol, but you will know. In that moment, you won't be thinking about if it's the right time or not, because you will know.
71225
You need to figure out if you are ready for marriage. Have you accomplished all that you wanted to while single? Are you in love with the man, or in love with the idea of being in love? You need to sit down with your boyfriend to find out if he to is ready for all this and find out what you both want from life and from marriage. Then you decide what is best. I got married right after my 19th birthday. It's not right for everyone, but I have been married for 11 years now, and have no regrets. Just keep in mind, that neither you or your partner will be the same person you are today 5 years from now. You are both still growing up. I have had a wonderful time "growing up with my husband" (he was 21 when we got married. It has been fun discovering new things about eachother over the years.
655731
whenever you feel ready for it...you will know in your heart when you are ready! Dont rush anything!...you can be young but still know that you are ready!\ngood luck
710216
Getting married to me means you're ready to make a life long commitment to the one you love, and that your ready to wear the ring that signals you are taken through sickness and in health no matter what and so that other people will know that your taken!.
599640
I think you should wait at least a full year before you even start talking about marriage. Any sooner is too damn early. \n\nLove is a feeling. You must realize that this feeling is not something real, something lasting. Your brain secretes chemicals and makes you 'feel' love. This is most common and strongest in the beginning of a relationship. \n\nMarriage is not a feeling. It is a commitment. Not something that is supposed to go away. People get married and divorced all the time. That's not the point to marriage. Granted, there are many reasons people get married, but I think the biggest is the commitment. \n\nIt's very hard to see clearly, or feel truly, the situation before those 'love chemicals' have faded. It's only after, when you know that you still love that person, but the zing has dulled, and you still want to remain committed that it's time to think about marriage.\n\nIf it's right, you can wait a year. Who knows, you might get there and thank your luck charms that you waited and didn't get stuck in an awful marriage. \n\nGet it?
165347
I agree with the first person who wrote, you are ready when you dont have to ask that question, when you KNOW its the right time, and you feel completely confortable with it. There should be no doubts in your heart at all.\n\nJust know you CAN say no and you CAN wait. Its your body and you have controll of it.\n\nIt will eventually happen someday, \nif you wait till your ready It will happen at the right time. If not, you may regret it.
1117188
Etiquette and tradition state that the man should ask the bride's father for her hand and then propose to her.\n\nWell, throw etiquette out the window and think about it for yourself. \nAre you ready to get married? \nDo you want to propose?\n\nGo for it! It's unexpected, it's romantic, and above all else, it could be you! I promise if the woman proposes, nobody will walk up to her and say, "No, you can't get married until he asks you." \n\nTime's are changing so etiquette just needs to catch up!
348580
It depends on what you want out of life. You will settle in life when you are ready. You will get married when you find the right person to live your life with. your life will be whatever you make it.
67562
Anytime of the year! When you are ready, that's the right time. To get married sometimes you need to find the best time of the year due to weather consideration, honeymoon plan, etc. But a proposal? I would say anytime!