She’s Only Been Dating Her Boyfriend For A Year, And She’s Questioning If It’s Too Soon For Them To Get Engaged
This 24-year-old girl and her 25-year-old boyfriend have been dating for just a year, but they’re already discussing being more serious.
They’re going to move in together in April of next year, and her boyfriend has brought up getting engaged before moving in together.
Although she’s young and their relationship is new, she knows exactly what she wants in a man, and her boyfriend is it.
“We work very well together, and in the past year, he has helped me grow way past what I thought was ever possible for myself,” she explained.
“Before I met him, I dropped out of college twice, was going nowhere, and was just kind of a bum, TBH. But he has pushed me to do things and supported me through everything (even down to me complaining about the same thing 100 million times and never getting short or frustrated).”
“I’m currently set to finish my first semester with a 4.0 GPA, got a new job, and have dreams for my future again. I know without a doubt he is the one I want to spend my life with, and he’s on the same page.”
Not too long ago, her boyfriend asked her what style of engagement ring she likes, and he wanted to know her ring size too.
Also, one of her boyfriend’s best friends had a bridal shower, and he said to her that he was interested in seeing what kind of inspiration she would get from that party before kissing her on the cheek.
To her, that really was a sign her boyfriend is ready to propose soon. He has been bringing up getting married, along with when they should have kids and get a house.
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Her boyfriend also likes talking about their dreams for the future, so she knows he’s all in on spending the rest of his life with her.
In May, her boyfriend booked a trip for them to go back to where they first began dating. He has mentioned she should “get dolled up” for the occasion and has been secretive about their itinerary.
She suspects her boyfriend is going to propose on her trip, and she’s hoping that he does.
“My only concern is that we haven’t been together very long,” she said. “I think part of it is from my last relationship lasting so long, and he was dangling engagement in front of me the last two years we were together.”
“I’m worried that I may be too excited about the idea of marriage than marrying him (although I don’t think that’s the case). I was talking with my friends and parents about it as I got really excited, but they weren’t nearly as on board with it.”
“My stepmom (53F) said he’s got to slow down and wait, or he’ll end up regretting proposing and resent me leading to divorce. Granted, she wasn’t married until she was in her late 40s to my dad (47M), and they don’t have the best relationship. My friends are more on the it’s a little fast, but if you’re happy and know what you’re getting into, he’s a great guy. His friends joke about him dragging his feet.”
She’s wondering if it is too soon for them to get engaged after only a year of dating. She’s also curious how she can know if she’s truly ready to take the next step.
What advice do you have for her?
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