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Q: I'm 21 years old and have recently started dating a 34-year-old man who's never been married. I'd get hitched to him in a heartbeat, but am scared he's not as committed as I am. Is this a recipe for disaster?
A: The point at which a guy's ready to tie the knot is highly individual, and age is only a small factor. Some guys, for example, need their career to be well underway before they start hearing wedding bells. Other guys start looking for a life partner only after they've dated around so much that they're sick of it, and would welcome having one woman at their side.
The best way to suss out where your man stands on this matter is to casually inquire about his previous relationships. If he's had one or two long-term girlfriends, that's a good sign he's capable of serious commitment, whether he's exchanged vows or not. But if your beau's dating history consists of an endless series of flings, he may still be a bachelor at heart. Perhaps you should ask yourself whether you're really ready to exchange vows. Twenty-one is really young to know for sure that you've met your soulmate. So if things don't work out this time, don't worry — you've got plenty of swingin'-single years to live yourself!
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