When is it okay?

[MikaMoo]

My boyfriend asked me this earlier this morning,
He asked me when is it okay to talk about marriage?
I don't know exactly what he meant, like when is it okay to TALK about marriage or when is it okay to THINK about marriage.
Originally all I said I've met plenty of couples that talk about it all the time, but I've known people that have gotten engaged from 5months to 4 years of being together.
I'm not necessarily sure what he was trying to say, or hint maybe, but just a question.
When is it okay to talk and think about marriage with your boyfriend/girlfriend?

Please respond...
Possibly without starting arguments, hah sorry.

[carl1222]

I think Alex wants to talk about marriage now, but was trying to make sure it won't freak you out.

Carl.

[Chaz3]

Carl is spot on. The right time to talk about marriage is whenever you both want to talk about it. Think to yourself if that's what you really want right now. If you love him and you don't feel its the right time to think about it, don't be scared of freaked out. Just tell him your happy with the way things are now, show him in whatever way you do that ya love him, and tell him all that will have its time and place one day. If he really loves ya then there won't be a problem and everything will be cool. If you decide it is the right time to think about it, start talking.

[Raze]

.....6 months?