According to recent data, most couples date for two or more years before getting engaged, with many dating anywhere from two to five years. Once the question is popped, the average length of engagement is between 12 and 18 months.

Can you date for too long before marriage?

The truth of the matter is that there is no right or wrong length of time to wait to get engaged. Some couples wait six years before making it official, while others date for just six months—it all depends on your unique circumstances.

Can you be engaged for 4 years?

It is perfectly acceptable to have a long engagement. If you put off the wedding planning for as long as a year, nobody will judge you. After that, youll get nagged to death by both sides of the family, and your nosy friends, until you declare that youve chosen a wedding date.