The Marriage Proposal: How Soon is Too Soon?

The whirlwind romance can turn into a disaster if you don't play your cards right.
Couples often become engaged early on in a relationship.  

Some would say, "When you know, you know."

But is it wise to rush such a huge commitment? How soon is too soon to get engaged? 

Psychologist and neuropsychologist Marsha Lucas, PhD, explains how to know when the time is right to make such a large commitment, how to effectively get what you want in a relationship, in the right way.

Additional Info

  • Segment Number: 3
  • Audio File: staying_well/1309sw1c.mp3
  • Featured Speaker: Marsha Lucas, PhD
  • Guest Bio: Marsha lucasMarsha Lucas, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and neuropsychologist who has been practicing psychotherapy and studying the brain‐behavior relationship for over twenty years. Prior to entering private practice, she was a neuropsychologist on the faculty at the Emory University School of Medicine. She has a special interest in the practice of mindfulness, especially in how it stimulates the brain to develop new, more integrated circuits ~ which may be at the heart of well‐being, including emotional balance and resilience, enhanced relationships and friendships, and greater empathy and connectedness. Dr. Lucas currently practices in Washington, DC.
  • Length (mins): 10
  • Waiver Received: Yes
  • Host: Melanie Cole, MS