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Old 01-29-2009, 07:29 AM
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Dated for 5 years. Married for 28 years.

By choice didn't have our first child till after 10 years of marriage. Now we have 3 children.
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Old 01-29-2009, 07:33 AM
 
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I met my husband when I was 19 and we dated for a very short time.

I then met him again at age 22 when he was in a band with my then boyfriend.

We reconnected again when I was 39 and we got married when I turned 40.
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Old 01-29-2009, 09:39 AM
 
Location: fla
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Not long enough.

me too--plus at the time i was on the rebound---not able to clearly see what i was marrying nor what kind of family i was dealing with(they could have used an exorcist)
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Old 01-29-2009, 09:54 AM
 
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me too--plus at the time i was on the rebound---not able to clearly see what i was marrying nor what kind of family i was dealing with(they could have used an exorcist)
Hilarious!

Nice to hear someone else has the same shoes.

I agree with Mr. Cat too.

I think a person should get to know a person from a distant. Ask people what they think of them. What they are like as a person. You know, those sort of questions. Then watch how she treats people, kids and pets.

If she talks bad about people...she WILL talk bad about you.

When things get serious, meet the parents and family. If you cannot stand them....you better think seriously about what you are getting into. They will never leave. You will see them every holiday and more. Do you want that?
Watch how her mom and dad treat each other. Are they still married. If not ask why. Find out everything. If she don't know...ask the mom or the dad each one their side of the divorcing. If you are uncomfortable tough! They have the right to tell you if you are coming into that family. Alot of her life was affected by this divorce and it will directly relate to your marriage.

3-5 years! 1 watching...next 1-2 years dating. The next 2 years wondering if you can ever live with this forever.
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Old 01-29-2009, 11:06 AM
 
Location: In my house
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dated 9 years,been married for 12 years
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Old 01-29-2009, 11:19 AM
 
Location: Jacksonville, Fl
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dated 9 years,been married for 12 years
Dated 9 years? Wow. If you don't mind my asking, how old were ya'll when you started dating?
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Old 01-29-2009, 02:30 PM
 
Location: Indiana
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My first marriage..we were HS sweethearts. I was 15 he was 16..when we started dating. We got married when I was 21. With my last we were married a year after we met but we married 6 months after we officially started dating.
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Old 01-29-2009, 02:32 PM
 
Location: Texas
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3 years.
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Old 01-29-2009, 07:35 PM
 
Location: SoCal - Sherman Oaks & Woodland Hills
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How long did you date your spouse before getting married?

Pretty simple poll - also, what's the maximum time a person should wait?

If you dated your spouse on and off before marrying him / her, then include only the time leading up to the marriage.
I think we dated for about 3-4 years before getting married.

There is no maximum time you should wait. If you love the person, and youre happy with the relationship, you should never ever ever put a date or time limit as to when you should get married. Just do what you think is right.
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Old 01-29-2009, 07:40 PM
 
Location: Independence, MO
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We met Dec 9, 1974, married Nov.8, 1975. We were both 21. I think you know deep down how you really feel about a person.
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