Married with a guy whom just met for five times?

Indonesia
July 21, 2009 11:35pm CST
My friend asked me a question. She just met this guy and after several meeting around five, then this guy asked her to marry him. She asked my opinion. Actually, in my opinion I really want to suggest her not to marry him because it takes time to know who he is. But, I am afraid to tell her. The reason is I don't want to hurt her who is really falling in love with him. So...better tell my friend that I agree or just let her to marry him?
18 responses
• United States
25 Jul 09
She asked, so give her your true opinion. You're supposed tobe her friend, someone she trusts. This sounds like a bad idea to me. Maybe he needs a green card or money or something and is just doing this as a con. If he really loves her he will wait at least a year. So don't be afraid to tell her, but whatever she does after that is up to her.
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• Indonesia
27 Jul 09
Thanks for the comment. I really need a time to think what to say. It is not easy but you are right the truth sometimes is not always pleasant thing.
@dreamr802 (985)
• United States
23 Jul 09
I would definitely tell her that marrying someone after seeing them for only 5 times is way too fast in my opinion. If this guy is right for her then why get married so fast? She should enjoy the dating stage and make sure that this guy is the right one for her.
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• Indonesia
27 Jul 09
I think I better wait and see, waiting for the right moment to tell her the truth. It is not easy but as her friend I should tell her the truth.
@UK_Shree (3603)
22 Jul 09
I think you should be honest. If she rushes in to marrying him and then things go wrong, you will regret not saying anything. Why not just tell her what your opinion is - she did ask for it after all - and then she can make up her own mind about what she should do.
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@springs (923)
• India
22 Jul 09
May be she met just for five times but he may have some interest before he met her.And now he got a chance to propose her.If she likes him,then she can marry,that means in the next day itself they wont marry ,they will have some to understand eachother.SO tell ur friend not to answer anything.And ask him sometime.So she will time know him and understand him.This is my opinion
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@cobra1368 (702)
• United States
22 Jul 09
She may be falling in love with him, but that is no reason to marry the guy after five meetings!! Yikes!! I wouldn't be afraid to tell her not to do it. Just tell her that you aren't saying they shouldn't be together, but that you're worried that she's jumping into things too fast. I have a couple of friends that got married too fast, and both of them are currently divorced. There is no way you can know enough about someone in the first couple of months, let alone the first couple of weeks! I have been married for three years now, and I am still learning things about my hubby. And we dated for a couple of years before we got married! Chances are she will do what she wants to do anyway, regardless of how you feel about it, but you will hopefully at least feel better about the way you handled things if you go ahead and tell her what you think about it.
• Indonesia
27 Jul 09
Married is not a king of gambling.. I realize that. Since my marriage is the same like that I still have to understand my hubby. It's a kind of process and not instant. Anyway, I don't want to hurt her feeling who is really in love with him. He looks very convincing in persuading my friend to get married. Actually, I want to tell her the truth but I don't like the risk of loosing her as my friend.. Look selfish heh..But, honesty is a key for friendship..let her know what I think and I shall be ready for the risk..
• United States
22 Jul 09
My husband and I were hoping for a wedding within the first week that we knew each other, but it was the four years that followed that when we actually married. It gave us time to make sure that's what we wanted. It's very rare that you can tell that soon for SURE, so I would encourage her if she says yes to wait awhile to plan the wedding. Who knows what will happen between now and then. This guy might be right for her, but it's usually hard to tell so soon. Good luck. :)
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@janzki (49)
• Philippines
27 Jul 09
True friend are the ones who can tell you anything even if it hurts. As a friend, I guess its your responsibility to honestly tell her your opinion on the matter, the more, she's asking for your opinion. You are just giving her advise anyway, it's still up to her if she'll heed your advise or not. I don't also think she'll get angry with you because she's asking for your opinion, right? Whatever will happen in the end, it's her decision.
@bing28 (3795)
• Philippines
23 Jul 09
She asked your opinion as you are her friend and she trusted you. You can advise her to know the guy more, if they really love each other with that five times meetings, if she's sure he's single and if they are both ready to start a family. Should the answer be yes to all of these, then let her decide for herself.
• United States
22 Jul 09
As a friend you need to look out for your friend no matter what even if it is going to hurt her at the moment because if you tell her to marry him then what happens later on if a divorce takes place in a year or so? That is going to be the worse emotional turmoil whereas telling her to tell him that they need a year together then it would be a better time to make a decision will see whether or not they're compatible and they still have a shot of getting married/engaged later on. So tell her its wrong and tell her its not wise and to wait a year.
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@nehaagra (848)
• Singapore
23 Jul 09
I think you should ask your friend to wait.., let her know him even better before commiting to anything , as important to as marriage , in life.. If they like each other and truly love each other, there shouldn't be any hurry..
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
22 Jul 09
If you really loved your friend and you are concern about her,you will tell her your opinion no matter what.Yes,you may offend her,but you have to.In my opinion,it is not right to marry a person whom we doesn't know that much,there are even long engagement before marrying that never lasts due to differences that only arises when two people live in one roof.So,could you ever think what will happen to your friend? You can talk to her about this matter and explain her about your doubts,if she really count you as her dear friend,she would probably listen to you,maybe not fully,but at least you had given her a little doubt to think about. It is our duty to protect our friends.Then,you amay helped her for gathering some info regarding the guy too. Hope you got my point here my friend.
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@kevchua (1004)
• Malaysia
22 Jul 09
If you know what's good for her, then tell her what you think. After all, she asked you. If you love and care for her, you should advise her that it's just too soon. It's not how often you meet a person before deciding to get married; it's how well you could get along. That's why it takes time to know a person before marrying him/her. So, be bold and go ahead. Tell her what you think. If she rejects, then there's nothing you can do but pray that things work out for her. It's interesting to know the outcome if you don't mind sharing with us. :) Take care.
• Indonesia
23 Jul 09
Thanks for your suggestion. I Haven't decided what to say. When I look into her eyes...it's very hard to tell the truth. I realize married is a sacred bounding that someone should not covers only because of first sight love. But, I believe that there is a kind of destiny that once a woman meets someone who is really her soul mate and then they get married and their marriage succeed. So, I still don't know what to say...because it relates her future and her life. If I say yes then her marriage is not successful.. I am afraid she might angry with me. If, I say no..then she will be angry with me and I don't know may be he is really her true love. Hmmmm...
@kevchua (1004)
• Malaysia
23 Jul 09
There's often a dilemma as a friend. To tell or not to tell as there will be repercussions. Nevertheless, I think if you're a responsible friend (though you're not responsible for her decision), you'd tell her in her face what you think. She may dislike you for a while - or a few years - who knows, but when things are more settled, or when she comes to her senses, she'd probably look back and thank you. Like what I've mentioned in my response, if your friend doesn't want to take your advise, then the choice is hers. If it works, fine. If not, she might probably ask you again :)
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• United States
23 Jul 09
If I have some connection with that guy, I will probably get marry him. If I do not, I will never marry a guy that I have no feelings for him.
@malpoa (1214)
• India
22 Jul 09
i married the guy whom i knew for not more than a month...but i have been lucky///cudnt have asked for more...it is our 6 yr together...
• Indonesia
27 Jul 09
I have a couple of friends who are very lucky with their marriage. They meet their spouses in short time. Fortunately, they find the right ones... Honestly, I believe that is a kind of destiny when we are meant to find the right ones in the right moment and place. But, I also believe there are also some people who meet their spouses and getting married after dating or engaging for a couple of years or more. Waw...and I agree with this process because I have been through this process..
@shimanaja (493)
• Indonesia
23 Jul 09
Hi riani.. As a good friend i belive you can't hurt your friend's heart can you? So pls find the right words to say your mind, do not issue a prohibition or worry bout her relationship. Just trust her of what her decided, and hopely she will be happy with the right man..
@shimanaja (493)
• Indonesia
23 Jul 09
Hi riani.. As a good friend you can't hurt your friend's heart can you? So if you want to tell her...pls..find the right words, do not issue a prohibition or worry bout her relationship... Just trust her of what her decided..and hope she will happy with him..:)
@Thelmaxt (14)
• China
23 Jul 09
i'm not against she could marry with this boy if she can definitely tell you she know him well.marriage is not equal to passionate or impulse. when two people get married, they should undertake responsibility.there are two different background when they grow up, how could they know each other well just for five times?it's impossible.don't be worried about hurting her.'cause usually observers are calmer than herself.
@hagirl (1295)
• United States
23 Jul 09
I think what you tell your friend should be based on how much she values your opinion and how close of friends you really are. Although you do not want to hurt her feelings you do want her to use her head and think of "what ifs". I do not beleive she has known him lon enough to establish a lasting relationship. There are alot of factors to consider in this also age, both parties maturity levels, children if any involved, and financial concerns. I do not believe you would be a bad friend for your opinion, but be careful how it is worded if that is your choice.