Question
How long should I date a girl before proposing?
Answer
If you made your investigations beforehand and you know that she's a healthy girl, and now you've dated her a few times and you think that everything is in order, then there's no reason to wait too long. You can't wait too long because somebody else might take her away from you. That happens. Yes, I've seen that happen.
Or, even worse, she might discover who you really are! And therefore, while the illusion is still going on make sure to grab the opportunity.
March 1991
Question
How many times should two young people go out before deciding to get serious?
Answer
The answer is you have to get serious on the first time. Now it doesn't mean you have to propose the first time but you must be serious. If you're not serious, forget about it. You don't go out unless it’s for a purpose.
If you're asking when should he propose? It doesn't depend on times. Each one should ascertain to the best of his ability the character and the background of the other one. When you feel reasonably certain that you're dealing with a responsible individual, a healthy individual, and someone who is of the same set of ideas as your own then it's time to get married without any further ado – even the first time.
May 1984
