Not really. If you’re unsafe but feel like you love the person, it’s better to leave than to risk your physical safety. Same goes for if you’re ready financially or emotionally to commit to getting married. you can always get married later than sooner and give yourself time to get out of the honeymoon stage. Idk
Your first step is to choose a topic and then to develop research questions, a working thesis, and a written research proposal. Set aside adequate time for this part of the process