Re: Optimum Time Spane for Being Engaged ?
The couple should be allowed to decide... if they are okay with it then I think it's fine.
However, the trend that I have seen is that the longer the engagements, the greater the chances of them ending are.
But, in my opinion, if the couple is having difficulty understanding each other/getting along/problems in general, isn't it better to realize that during the engagement and break it off... rather than rush the engagement period and enter a union that they are content with.
...just my two cents...
As far as that person being Namehram or what not, if the couple meets in public places with the supervision of their families I don't see anything with that. To each, their own!