He may not trust his desire to marry his partner at first, so he waits to see if anything changes in the relationship. Whatever the reason for the delay, men typically know after about 6-7 months of consistent dating in optimal conditions whether or not they have found “the one”.

How long does it take to know you want to marry them?

According to a new study, it takes around six months, or 172 days, for a person to decide if the person they are dating is marriage material.