Even if a proposal comes out of the blue and you weren’t expecting it, you will know if it feels right. Once you have been with your partner long enough to know if you are suited and that you work well together then you are likely to start considering your future. Enough marriages fail already that there is no point agreeing to something you don’t feel passionately about as you are just setting yourself up for failure. If you are in love and want to spend the rest of your lives with each other then that is a good reason to get engaged. Enjoy it, announce it and start planning the wedding – just know you are doing it for the right reasons. Getting engaged is an exciting and memorable event and you don’t want it to be marred by doubts. Know what is right for you and stick to it.