How does one know if they are ready for marriage? I think I'm in love but I'm still not completely sure.
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You'll just know. Besides, no one is quite READY for marriage, it's like having a baby--you have to know you want it and then plan for it. When that's in place it's trial by error, so to speak.
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Finding someone attractive does not me u are not ready for marriage. Lk into your heart and see if your fiance and marriage is what u want in life right now
1015946
You just know.  My husband knew I was the one on our first date - I knew a few dates after that.  I was 25 and he was 33.  We looked at rings a month later, were engaged 4 months after that, and got married 2 years later after saving up money for our dream wedding.  We've almost been married a year now.  It's not a feeling you can even explain - it just hits you and sticks with you.  It sounds like you are both too young and not ready yet.
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That is such a personal thing.  I don't know that there is any one right time frame for that.  I knew 6 months into my relationship that I was going to get married, but I know some relationships that last for years and years and the couple is't ready to commit.  This is really something to decide for yourself.
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all above have told you what you already know  and I agree with most.\n\nto that I add\n\n\n\nIt does not seem like you have any clue what love is.\n \nyou seem to be in lust.\n\nLove is respect honor when you are really in love all others are not seen like that any longer.\n\nSeems you still have not found true love.\n\nI pray you will know it and be loved too.
144932
If you're asking this question then you definitley are NOT ready to have sex with him. When you are ready you will feel it in your heart and you won't think twice or have to ask someone's opinion, so probably after your married would be best.
360602
well,\nwhenever you feel the time is right. When ever you both sit down and feel like you are ready. You will both know when the time is right. Trust me in that i had the same predicament and when my now fiance and i knew the time was right we got engaged and then now are planning our marriage. Good luck
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well honestly it goes hand in hand.....i think you need to be true to yourself before you can find that specail one....and when you find that person you WILL know....and i would also have to ask....are you ready for the marrige if you can't find the person....
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if u have to ask then i dont think your ready to marry this guy. dont give up on him though. everyone says you just know, thats true but its easier if the feelings are explained.when you can look at him and know that you would give up your life for him and if a bullet was going towards him you would be the one to jump in front of it then you know.when you know that his face is the face you want to wake up to for the rest of your life then you know. when you can look into his eyes and know that you can trust his word no matter what then you just know.
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Go with your heart. I am in a very similiar situation but we are madly in love with one another. If you are questioning whether you should move, you are not yet ready to do so.\n\nYou will know when the time is right.
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don't think of a relationship yet. First think of what you should do to get such thought that "i know i wont be able to marry her come wat may" out of your mind.\nIf you think you can, you can. But if you think you can't, then you're right from the moment you keep going with that
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You have to look at all aspects of your life, not just age. Take into consideration finances, future goals (school), and even all the details (where you'll live - apt or house -- will you still have separate bank accounts or share your money -- do you want kids together?) Then make sure of how much you love him too. Sometimes just because you're ready for marriage, doesn't mean that he is either. When the time comes to talk about it make sure to cover all the bases and find out what you agree and disagree on. It'll give you a much better chance of staying together.
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i think the question here is, do you have someone who you think you may want to marry? never say no to anything that may bring you happiness. love is the best thing in life. if you find it, GRAB IT AND RUN!!! always be open to love. \n       best of luck hun......."E"
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If you need to ask this question, you are not ready to get married yet.  Slow down-you have the rest of your lives.
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Not necessarily.  You just need to be careful, because marriage is a big thing.  I am assuming from your nick that you are a girl so..... Marriage at any age is a big thing and not to be taken lightly.  I have to agree with the other person that answered and said as long as you feel that it won't be an obstacle for you later then, no you are not too young.\n\nWhy don't you ask yourselves these questions and then maybe you can come to the answer to your question:\n\nApart from being in love with this man and feeling all the tingles and so on, do you see yourself living with this person for the rest of your life?\n\nImportant: Do you two have the same religous beliefs, morals standards , etc...to build a solid foundation and therefore later on stability for your children? \n\nWould you die for this man?  ( I know this question is a bit harsh, but you know what, my bestfriend asked me that when I was deciding whether to get married...it really sheds a light on things).\n\nMarriage isn't all tingles...babies come along, diapers, bills, arguments, etc....if you two can go through all that, then that's really LOVE.\n\nHope I didn't confuse you.
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If he shows up at the alter. J/K.\nPurchasing the ring, putting it on your finger and telling you he wants you to be his wife are very sure signs that he is ready.  But if you are questioning things, then maybe now isn't the right time. You should have a talk with him to straighten the whole thing out, because total strangers can not help you with one of the most important decisions of your life. Best of luck.\nK.
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If you don't feel you are ready then don't. Becuase if you aren't happy about the situation now, you won't be happy in the marriage. Do what you think is best--don't let anyone tell you that you have to marry someone just because they want you to.\n\nI am having this problem with my future mother in law about children. She thinks I should have kids becuase she did, my parents did etc. She also wants grandchildren. If she wants them so badly, then she can go and adopt them. It's my body, my decision, and if I want kids, then I will have them. Not because someone else said so, or because that is what they want.\n\nYou are in control of yourself--just because they are pressuring you, don't cave. Be strong and listen to your heart! People got on my back about getting married several years ago, and I finally yelled at them and told them to quit asking--it will happen when it does. A couple years later, we were engaged, but not because they said so. We did it when we were ready. That is what you should do too.\n\nDo it when you are ready.