Yes, I did wait 7 1/2 years but we started dating really young so it doesn't seem that strange...I started dating him when I was 16. So I'll still be a fairly young bride I am glad to know he is there for me...it's weird, he told me he was planning on proposing later in the year but just felt like he couldn't wait anymore, which seems strange to me because if anything things have been harder for us (or at least me) lately...but I'm glad to know that he wants to be with me in spite of all that. I wouldn't worry about the fact that you're coming on 5 years...just think, whenever you do get engaged you'll be confident that you know eachother really well