Many people who have been dating for a while, or who have used the ?love? word without fear, think that they are automatically ready to get engaged. This may be the case, but usually both people really need some time to think about their experiences, background, and futures before taking this leap. That being said, if you are the one who is likely to be proposed to, you may want to think these questions through sooner rather than later; if there is something that would prevent you from saying an enthusiastic ?Yes! A thousand times yes!??you’ll want to address that concern.
Do You Feel Mature Enough to Be Married"

This isn’t about whether your parents, your friends, or anyone else thinks you are mature enough, or cares if you’re a particular age (although there are certainly ages that can raise serious concerns about getting engaged). Rather, this is a moment of soul searching for you. Are you ready to take seriously the commitment you are making to another person" No one else can truly tell you this, but if you aren’t feeling solid on this front, it’s wise to give yourself some time to get there. Are You Ready to Put Your Relationship Above Other Interests"
One of the truths about committing to marriage means that some of your decisions, if not all of them, will take your partner into account. Certainly, people do get married and make career changes, move around, and take off on exciting travels, but to some extent, you have to...