By Wanique Block
Thinking about popping the big question and getting married is often an exciting time for many, however, at the same time, it can also be very overwhelming.
The reality of the matter is that marriage is not easy, and before taking that next step you need to be ready. And when I say ready, I mean ready in the sense that you’re honest with yourself about what marriage is.
In the same breath you also need to be honest with your partner and yourself; Are you getting married for the right reasons? Are you ready for commitment?
In addition to this, timing should also be taken into consideration.
Although there is no concrete rule for when you should propose, it is completely normal to think about when and how long into the relationship you’re going to pop the question.
On Feel Good with Andy Maqondwana, Andy asks listeners about how and when their partners proposed.
In a voice note, one listener shared how it took three weeks for her late husband to propose.
“With my late husband and I, when we first met the first thing he said to me was; “You’re going to be my wife”. And three weeks down the line we talked about marriage. It took him three weeks to propose and we were married for 15-years until his death”, she said.
Another listener, Tebogo also opened up about how within two weeks of seeing her partner he told her that they were going to get married.
“We dated for five months but within two weeks of seeing others he already told me; “Baby we’re going to be together!”. Five mon later on my birthday he popped the question. We’ve been married for 22 years now”, she shared.
For more on this conversation listen to the Feel Good podcast with Andy Maqondwana:
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