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You’ve found the one: your partner and soulmate that you want to spend the rest of your life with. But if you two are only in your 20s, popping the question and planning a wedding might feel like you’re rushing into things. While there’s no right or wrong timeline for getting married, there are some helpful guidelines that you can follow when it comes to dating before marriage. Keep reading to learn how long the experts recommend waiting, as well as things to consider before getting engaged.
Things You Should Know
- Relationship experts recommend dating for at least 1 to 2 years before getting married.
- Dating for 3 or more years drops the likelihood of getting a divorce as much as 50%.
- While there’s no right age to get married, make sure you and your partner are on the same page about your values and goals.
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