Everyone wonders when is the best time to get engaged. For a lot of people this decision is an emotional one, one that can only be decided by if they have met “the one” or not. But there are other (less romantic) factors that heavily play a role in couples who head down the aisle.

AskMen.com, in an article about how to know if you’re marriage material or not, compiled several stats on married and divorced couples to come up with a list of factors that heavily influence the success of a marriage. They concluded that if you fit these signs, the likelihood of having a successful and happy marriage is pretty high.

Of course, there are always exceptions to the rule, but the list is an important guideline for couples who are still struggling with their decision to get engaged or not.

Sign #1 You should be at least 26 or older.

Sign #2 One of you should have at least one college degree.

Sign #3 Your combined income should be at least $50,000.

Sign #4 You’re both ready for a serious commitment (no brainer).

Sign #5 You both share a deep friendship and are not rushing into the relationship. (Note: According to the article, couples who live together before getting married are more  likely to get divorced.)

Sign #6 You were hugged as child. (Now obviously everyone has different life experiences, and sometimes that can bring couples together, but according to the article, couples who had healthy relationships with their parents are more likely to carry those successful relationships into adulthood.)

Sign #7 You’re not insecure and you both have a healthy attachment to one another.

Sign #8 You’re a chill, easy-going person who’s not easily stressed out, neurotic or just flat-out crazy.

Sign #9 You both have been together for at least a year or more.

Sign #10 You both understand that a relationship is about compromise, and you are both willing to share power.

What do you think? Do you think the list accurate or biased?