As a 23 year old, most people would consider me as being relatively young. I am one of those 'too-mature-to-be-23 year old' kind of guy, I think. (or 'too boring' )
I've been through many short term relationships and my share of one night stands (people's view would differ on this - especially someone like DarkCrow). I've been going out with this same lady for about 3 years now, and I think I would like to marry her within the next 2 years or so. I have a pretty stable job, the pay's pretty good, and I've made a couple of sound investment decisions and everything seems pretty rosy at the moment. In fact, I think my life would be perfect if I had an s2k.

Anyway, my question is this. Do you guys think there is such a thing as 'the right time to marry'? or should it just be a spur of the moment thing?

 

Its a personal thing - do it if and when you feel comfortable.
Don't get bullied into it !

 

Last time I checked, there's no specific formula for when to get married Just gotta do what you feel is right.

One thing to consider is this statement: In fact, I think my life would be perfect if I had an s2k. You might want to consider what's more important right now - getting a prized toy, or settling down. Unless this girl is really special, your S2000 dreams might stay just that. Just something to consider!

Good luck, whatever you decide.

 

When all hope is gone? (Just kidding!)

 

It sounds like YOU are ready. Question is, is she THE ONE? Does she even LIKE the S2000? This, of course, is critical.

Larry

 

YOU will know when the time is right. I got married at 23, best thing I ever did.

 

I got married at 24, he was 25. The best time to make the decision to get married is up to you and to her; in my case, he thought he knew who he was and what he wanted, and in the end, he didn't (I believe he's still conflicted, and he's 31 now).

Just make sure you aren't getting married because it's "the next logical step." Way too many people make that mistake because it's habit to be with that person and idealize things rather than think logically about what they are settling for.

 

Don't Do it! Ruuuun!

That's a joke. I just got married at 32 after 2 years of dating and a 1yr engagement. We have big families and wanted plenty of time for planning. This is really hard to give advice on, but I'll say this: If you really love eachother, you'll figure it out without anyone's help, and you'll do what's right for the two of you. If you start asking lots of people for advice or affirmation, maybe you're moving a bit fast. Best of Luck!!!

 

ERRR........I was 21 when I got married.....now I am 27 and divorced...I highly suggest you LIVE w/your "woman" for at least 3 years before marrying....and get a freaking pre-nup!!!

 

Marriage is for those too insecure to get on with living their lives.

My thought is this: If you're going to get married I would expect that things are going great. Yet if things are going great, why in the world would you change them? A relationship is based on a careful balance of things. I am personally of the belief that marriage is an aging and dying tradition that has less and less relevance to modern life as time goes on. I could delve deeply in the sociological, anthropological, and psychological evidence that supports this but I'd rather stay out of it.

Blech....

Ultimately if you wake up and youre 40 years old and have been happily living with the one of your dreams for as long as you can remember, **** it, go get married. Do it when there's no reason -not to-. As long as you can make a list of reasons why -to- get married, it's too soon.