well if i knew he was "the one" i want to spend the rest of my life with and if i have prayed about it and it is my belief that God is telling me or at least guiding me in the direction of getting married to that particular person. then when the time is right i guess woould be the answer. i can see myself getting married to the guy i am with now. it has been 6 months that we have been dating but i couldnt marry him tomorrow. i think maybe another 6 months and it could be the right time.
Sara, 20

i don't think you should put a time limit on love. if you are ready to share your lives, you shouldn't have to wait a certain amount of time that society thinks is right.
however, i do think its very important that you marry a christian. god said we have to be equally yoked in our relationships. that means; similar intellectul level, similar goals, similar values and most importantly similar religious beliefs = marry a CHRISTIAN
Emily, 19

I think marriage is something that when you're ready for it you KNOW you are ready for it. I know people who have dated for 5 months and get married and those people who have dated for 9 years and get married and both of those couples have made it just fine with married life. You just know when you're ready and God helps you so look to Him. I also think you should be a Christian before you get married and so should the person you're marrying.
Kayla, 18

I think it depends on the two people. My parents waited five years before they got married. If you feel you are ready than go for it but it's your choice. Don't let your partner or anyone else to pressure you into it. Trust that God will let you know when it is time.
Erin, 14

12 months is a good amount for decifering between loving someone or loving be loved...
Its different for everyone.... take it to the throne! =D
Lily, 17

The time limit is however long it takes. My mom and step-dad got married after dating for 3 months and are still married 3 years later. I believe that if two are responsible, respectful, and ready, than go for it! Congrats for the wedding, and fight hardships together! God bless.
Matt, 16

i no i am only 14 but i do no people just like this my aunt thinks at least a year and that u dont no for shure if ur in love if any less.and then there is also people who i can see are so in love and a perfect for each other and they have only been together 3 months. i think that when your in a relationship you will know that that is the person you will marry if it is right.
Lizzie, 14

I think it's different for everyone. If i were in that position, I'd be praying about it and asking God what he thinks. He'll tell you =)
Megan, 16