Congratulations to Jessa Duggar and boyfriend Ben Seewald who are celebrating their 11 "monthiversary" as Jessa calls it. Jessa let the world know about it through her Instagram account.The courtship has lasted for almost a year now, which pretty much means that an engagement and wedding might be just around the corner.
Jessa's sister Jill, whose courtship with Derick Dillard only lasted four months, walked down the aisle immediately. There have been rumors that Jessa and Ben are engaged or are already married. But that is highly doubtful given the strict courtship rules the couples and the Duggar family follows. Also, it's almost certain that Jessa would let the world know if she's engaged to be married.
Jessa recently posted a photo of her boyfriend Ben on Instagram and captioned it "Today is our 11th "monthiversary!" It was 11 months ago that this dashing man asked to court me! Darling, I love you now more than ever! These 11 months together have been AMAZING...I'm sure only to be superseded by the next 11!"
Jill and Derick just met seven months before they got married. It is known that the Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar want their kids to get married quickly when the relationship is getting serious. Hence, this might mean that Jessa and Ben are really headed towards the altar pretty soon.
However, this doesn't mean that the Duggar family just want their kids to get married just for the sake of it. Their kids seek their parents approval first to allow the courtship to start. As for Jessa, she describes courting as dating with a purpose.
In an interview with ABC, Jessa said "courtship is a new season of life. It's exciting. We call it dating with a purpose and not just frivolous, really considering the person as a potential life partner." The closest this courtship has gotten the couple are side hugs.
"19 Kids and Counting" will be back on TLC this fall. Catch Jill and Derick's wedding as well as well as the highly possible engagement of Jessa and Ben.
