When asked to list their top 3 most important considerations when proposing, married men, single men, and men in a committed relationship most commonly chose: Divorced men most commonly chose… But dont worry, the majority of men are only planning to wait 6-12 months before popping the question.

How long should you wait until proposing?

“Each couple is different depending on age and circumstances, but a reasonable amount of time to be engaged is one to three years,” she says. Each couple is different depending on age and circumstances, but a reasonable amount of time to be engaged is one to three years.

How long do guys want to date before getting engaged?

One in five people (20%) say that couples should generally date for 12-18 months before getting engaged. Another 15% say they should date for 18-24 months, while another 15% think two to three years of dating is ideal. Women tended to be more slightly cautious than men.