I’m 20, and I’ve found myself in a connection that feels like it’s heading toward something serious. She’s 21, very family-oriented, and seems to follow a traditional life ‘script’—meeting the right person, building a relationship, getting engaged, and marrying young. Her sister got engaged at 24 and is getting married at 25, and I can see her wanting a similar timeline.

She’s mentioned that she wants to ideally meet someone around now, spend about two years getting to know them, and then move toward engagement and marriage. (At 25)

Here’s where I come in: she’s invited me to meet her family at a personal event that only family usually attends. It’s clear this isn’t casual. We’ve talked about marriage, values, proposals, and even small details like ring sizes and dream dates. It feels like she’s testing how I fit into her future and aligning it with her traditional goals.

At 20, this feels like a big step, but I’m open to it. For those who’ve been in serious relationships or married young, how did you know you were ready? How do I make sure I’m stepping into this for the right reasons?”