Researchers found the right amount of time to date before getting married — and its not as long as youd think. A study found that waiting a bit to get married can decrease the likelihood youll get divorced. Specifically, waiting three years or more decreases the likelihood of divorce by 50%.

Is 3 years long enough to get married?

Each couple is different depending on age and circumstances, but a reasonable amount of time to be engaged is one to three years. Clearly, time is on a couples side when it comes to the longevity of their marriage. But experts agree, theres more to a happy marriage than just years spent side-by-side.