He may not trust his desire to marry his partner at first, so he waits to see if anything changes in the relationship. Whatever the reason for the delay, men typically know after about 6-7 months of consistent dating in optimal conditions whether or not they have found “the one”.

How long does it take for a man to decide he wants to marry you?

According to a new study, it takes around six months, or 172 days, for a person to decide if the person they are dating is marriage material.

How long does it take for someone to know they want to marry?

A new study polled married people and found that, on average, it took them just 172 days to decide that they wanted to get hitched. Thats about six months — and its less time, the scientists found, than most people estimate theyll need before making that big call.

How soon do you know hes the one?

The average American man knows after seven months of dating if his partner is “the one,” according to new research. A survey of 2,000 engaged and married American men revealed that 49% of men who popped the question received little hints from their partner encouraging the proposal.