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 do guys wait before proposing?

Give Yourself Time to Know Your Partner Through the Good Times and the Bad. As a baseline, Ian Kerner, PhD, LMFT, licensed psychotherapist, couples therapist and author of She Comes First, suggests that one to two years is often a good amount of time to date before getting engaged.

How do you know when a man is ready to propose?

The most telling sign hes planning to propose? He makes plans that are a little too secretive or vague – like a weekend trip to Paris or the beach, a reservation at an exclusive restaurant or a rendezvous at any place that: has personal significance for the two of you or for him (like where his parents got engaged)