Marriage within the first year of knowing one another?

I do think you bring up a good point. I think it depends upon the individuals and what the relationship is like. Maybe the two people have known each other for a while, but they were in a relationship with one another for a year together. Some individuals do hide their true self in the beginning stages of the relationship. They put their best foot forward so the other will find them irresistible and attractive. It is when the two start to live together that they really find out more about compatibility. Passion can come into play as well as many other things about why couples jump into marriage.

I see a problem if the two individuals have not known each other prior to their relationship and have not lived together. A year is a short time to commit to a lifetime of togetherness. I would say after 6 months of living with someone you should see a little more into who they are and that best mask will not be as much of an issue. There is no right or wrong time frame that two people should be together before they get married. It is going to be different for each couple. I would say the best thing is to make sure it is an acceptable time frame for the "newness" to wear off and when both individuals show their true self to a higher degree. I am a true believer of living with someone before you get married, though some are going to bash me for it because of religion and their morals. But, if you can live with a person and still feel that deep connection and love, then you are on the right track.

As for myself, I had a high suspicion that my husband was the true one within 12 months. But we were together for about 18/19 months before we got married (living together for 7 months prior) and known each other for years before we were in a relationship.

Character is what makes life worth living. True love is selfless love, it gives without thought of anything in return.