For some couples, getting engaged is the next logical step in a relationship – they've been together for a while, love each other, respect each other and plan a future together. Why not get married?
Just because you want to get engaged and married doesn't mean that they must necessarily be getting into something, for which they are not yet fully prepared, experts say. Love is more complicated than it seems!
It's definitely important to follow your intuition and heart, but it's also important to realize that je every couple at the beginning of a relationship in the honeymoon phase - admire each other, focus on the fun side of your relationship, pushing aside questions that are of vital importance and determine whether a person is "marital material".
Experts say it takes about six months to a year for them to understand a person's true values, with whom they are in a relationship. During this time, many situational pressures will occur which will force the person, to show his true face. This is the period when you should have difficult and frank conversations about life that will clarify, whether you and the person are compatible and marriage is truly the best decision. Engagement as such will not replace these conversations, but will accelerate the need for them.
Of course, this does not mean that they should not get engaged at the beginning of the relationship, but experts say this could mean they're skipping an important stage connections. Marriage is a serious commitment, so it should not be rushed. It is important that they see each other's ups and downs.
Experts agree that there is no exact time when a couple starts talking about engagement/marriage. Each individual's relationship is different and each couple should decide what works best for him, but a nice ring won't change the fact that it is your relationship may be doomed, because they don't know each other well enough.
Getting engaged is simple, it is much more difficult to end a relationship, as the emotions and hearts of several people are involved. You remember: no ring shines as bright as true love.
