7 years of dating before we got engaged - he asked me to marry him on the same week he asked me to be his gf 7 years ago! We are getting married next August so it will be 8.5 years by the time we get married.
My fiance and I were together for 5 years. We bought a house in September and naturally this is the next step for us as we know that we want to spend our lives and build a family together. I did not expect the proposal to happen but it did!
Brenda, that's a beautiful story. We never know what hand life will deal us. I'm glad you found someone with whom you can share your struggles and joys. You're right, it's the tough times that bring you closer, if you're with the right person. Thanks for sharing.