How will I know if I meet the right man to marry?

[HappyWoman34]

I had my first boyfriend at nineteen, another boyfriend at twenty, then my ‘skanky hoe;’ years in the rest of my twenties. In my thirties, I haven’t been involved with anyone. Although I liked two men, with whom nothing happened. I’ve started talking to a few men, to try to achieve friendship, with the hope of finding a boyfriend that I really hit it off with and it’s eventually leading to marriage. I feel mature and sensible enough and ready for the commitment. Provided that it’s with the right man. How do I progress this to dating? Is it best to start off as friends, first?

[Twalli]

You're more likely to have a longer relationship if you start out as friends. I wouldn't choose male friends based in whether or not you find thrm attractive though. I would let friendships develop organically and then if some of the male ones are attractive, then you're golden.

My girlfriend and I were not best friends when we started dating, but we were friends. We're approaching the 6 year mark and with virtually 0 problems it's pretty much guaranteed that we won't break up which is why she will cease being my girlfriend the day we reach our 6 year mak and become my fiancee.

[HappyWoman34]

Congratulations!!! Oh that’s awesome

[RedInnocent69]

You just will. If you have to ask, the answer is no.