When is a couple is ready to get engaged?

[lauralaylin]

Well, I guess it's very important that both people are on the same page regarding finances. I'm lucky that my husband made good money from the start, but I can certainly see how difficult a marriage could be if there were money problems or a lot of disagreement with finances.

I also think there's a big difference between getting married at 18 and 22 too. And everyone matures differently. We were ready for marriage right out of college, but I know many aren't.

[AKA_Monet]

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.