Every couple has a different meet cute. Some might lock eyes across a room, while others might meet through friends. Nowadays, more and more couples meet online.
That connection turns into a relationship, and there's often a moment when someone realizes they found the person they want to spend their life with.
In September, dating coach Anwar White said in a TikTok video — which had over 4 million views as of Sunday — that men typically know within six months of dating their partner if they want to marry them.
However, therapist Shara Cherepes previously told Business Insider that the excitement of a relationship's initial months can blind people to their partner's flaws, so you need time to determine if someone is the one for you.
Seven married men told BI their real love stories, offering insight into how long it takes people to know they found the one.