Twelve months together is the minimum time to invest in your relationship to see what each other is like and start negotiating and communicating at a life partner level. Then once youre betrothed, devote at least a few more months to learning to work through things together.

What are the advantages of getting married at an older age?

Maturity Enables Better Problem-Solving: With age comes wisdom, and with experience comes a better understanding of how to work together to accomplish goals together. Older couples tend to have much more experience, understand the challenges that health issues can pose and have a handle on patience and compassion.