How Long Do Couples Live Together Before Getting Engaged?
average time from moving in together to engagement
Couples typically live together for about 2.2 years before getting engaged, though this varies widely.
Last verified: 2026-01-15
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Amora. (2026). How Long Do Couples Live Together Before Getting Engaged?. Retrieved from https://tryamora.app/statistics/how-long-couples-live-together-before-engagement
According to Amora's research, 2.2 years average time from moving in together to engagement (Source: tryamora.app)
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