Question for married folks
The Pacifier
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Cloverdale, BC
I dated my wife for about 7 1/2 years before we got married. That's just the way things go in my family. Many of my cousins dated their husbands for 10 years before tying the knot.
Anyway, my wife and I would have gotten hitched at the 2 or 3 year mark, but the engagement ring was a bit "cost prohibitive", and I found myself between jobs a couple times a year back then. I basically saw it as "who would want to marry an unemployed, out of work tire guy, who can't even afford a ring?" So I got my work ethic straightened out and got "hounded" until the day I asked.
We've been happily married since December 6th, 2003.
Anyway, my wife and I would have gotten hitched at the 2 or 3 year mark, but the engagement ring was a bit "cost prohibitive", and I found myself between jobs a couple times a year back then. I basically saw it as "who would want to marry an unemployed, out of work tire guy, who can't even afford a ring?" So I got my work ethic straightened out and got "hounded" until the day I asked.
We've been happily married since December 6th, 2003.
Junior User
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: MOUNTAIN HOME ID
I Was 19 And My Wife Was 19. We Dated For About 8 Months And Then Got Married. We Have Two Kids One Son Is 2 1/2 Years Old And The Other Son Is 6 Months Old. In Dec We Have Been Married 5 Years. Later Bro
Senior User
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Cheyenne Wy.
We dated for 4 years, got married at 22 that was almost 14 years ago. Still happy.
When do you know it is right? When the other person's happiness means more to you than your own. Then it is love, not infatuation.
Jim
When do you know it is right? When the other person's happiness means more to you than your own. Then it is love, not infatuation.
Jim
Posting Guru
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Near Wamego KS
Dated for 3 1/2 years then got engaged - was married 6 months later. I was 29 she was 25. Been married for 8 years this June and have two sons.
Grnadfather told me the biggest financial decision of your life is made on your wedding day. I didn't marry any money but I did marry someone who was willing to work.
Grnadfather told me the biggest financial decision of your life is made on your wedding day. I didn't marry any money but I did marry someone who was willing to work.
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Chalmette, LA
I went out with my wife for three years before marrying her and I was 23 years old and she was 22 years old. I have now been married for 3.5 years and we have one daughter. It was the best decision of my life because my wife has made my life so much better with each passing year. My dad told me that your wife is the most expensive piece you will ever have because you never finish paying for it but hell it's a great piece.
If you are thinking about it I strongly suggest you move in first because you have to find out if you can live together before you coexist for life.
If you are thinking about it I strongly suggest you move in first because you have to find out if you can live together before you coexist for life.
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Gone but not forgotten.
Joined: Jul 2001
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Quote: "If you are thinking about it I strongly suggest you move in first because you have to find out if you can live together before you coexist for life."
I respectfully disagree. Shacking up is NOT a prerequisite to a successful marriage and, in my opinion, deminishes it. I would never insult your fiancee (or you) by suggesting you try her out before you buy in - just what is an acceptable period, a year, two years? I am not trying to start a flame here, we are all free to set our own values, and express them.
Dono
I respectfully disagree. Shacking up is NOT a prerequisite to a successful marriage and, in my opinion, deminishes it. I would never insult your fiancee (or you) by suggesting you try her out before you buy in - just what is an acceptable period, a year, two years? I am not trying to start a flame here, we are all free to set our own values, and express them.
Dono
Laughing Gas
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Lynden, WA
I was married for 17 years before my ex-wife decided to leave. I raised my 2 daughters for 3 years before meeting my present wife. We dated, talked a lot and within 44 days were married. Blended her 3 teenagers with my 2 teens and had a lot of trials and learning but it was worth it. Empty nest now, they're all gone, 3 are married, 4 grand kids, life is good and it's been almost 11 years. She's the best thing that ever happened to me. The kids? They love each other dearly and life as well.
Post Fiend
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Denton,TX
We dated for 4.5 years before we got married. We were engaged for 2.5 years before we got married while my wife finished graduate school. We met each other in college. This month was our 5 year anniversary.
My parents only dated for 2 months before they got married and have been married for 33 years. I don't think there is any set period of time that you should go through before you get married, but too many folks these days get married for the wrong reasons. When you meet the right person you just know.
My parents only dated for 2 months before they got married and have been married for 33 years. I don't think there is any set period of time that you should go through before you get married, but too many folks these days get married for the wrong reasons. When you meet the right person you just know.
Mountain Pass
Joined: May 2004
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Met my wife on a trip to England when I was 16. We dated for 4 years. Got married when I was 20 and she was 21. She had to buy the wine on our honey moon, and got carded for buying a bottle opener! Anyway, we've been married 8 years this June and it feels like a few moments! We have 4 boys, life is crazy fun! When you get married do it for life!