Forget 5 months engagement, my husband and I got married after knowing each other for ~5 months!!!
I dunno how one knows if they are ready to take the "plunge"? For me, I guess I was old enuf and this was "grown folks binuss" and I was ready to make a "grown azz decision". Both of us were in our early to mid-30's, too.
Now, after being married for nearly 5 years, besides the times I want to "kill him", I really love having him around, he's a good man. So, I guess I'll keep him...
No really, everyone has marital difficulties, we have our share, but it hasn't gotten that bad as "Days of Our Lives", yet and there isn't infidelity going on, unless he has some kinna new technology Stealth Condom and gwirlfriend has a magic DisneyWorld buzzing coochie...
I guess that's the key, KEEP YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR!!! It will keep you sane on days you think you will get ready for the "romper room" with a jacket that has one button on the back and you shout obscenities to the jello pack.