- A recent survey looked into the preferred relationship timeline of couples, from meeting the parents to having kids.
- When it comes ot engagement, women are 60% more likely to want a longer engagement than men.
- That makes sense since the average couple is engaged for about two years.
When you picture a person who identifies as a woman getting engaged, you may think of someone who wastes no time breaking out the wedding magazines and jumping on the phone with venues before the ring is even resized.
But findings from a recent Brilliant Earth survey found that this may not actually be the case for most women. In fact, the ethically sourced jewelry company found that women prefer longer engagements than people who identify as men.
When asked about engagement length, women were 60% more likely to say they want an engagement of two years or longer than men were.
Of course, every person and every couple is different but this number is certainly surprising given what society believes about women and marriage. But it makes perfect sense when you remember that the average couple is engaged for about two years, according to a survey by Bridebook.
These women may have the right idea in waiting a little bit longer to tie the knot. Researchers at Emory University found that waiting three years or more to get married decreases the likelihood of divorce by 50%.
These numbers are as good as a reminder as any that you should take your time and get married when it's right for you and your partner.
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