(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Lance Bass believes Justin Timberlake "was ready to marry when he was 14."

Justin and his fiance actress Jessica Biel became engaged in December 2011.

Lance has known Justin for several years as they both performed in former pop group 'N Sync.

Lance offers insight into Justin's romantic modus operandi.

"I think Justin was ready marry when he was 14," he told Us Weekly.

"He's always been a hopeless romantic and always in love. And he's had amazing, amazing relationships and very long relationships. He's never been one of those that dates a girl here and there He's a relationship guy."

Lance has full confidence that the couple's marriage will last.

He believes that Jessica is perfect for his friend.

"Well, to me, I just love that she's a guy's gal," Lance said.

"She can get right in there and talk basketball, football and drink a beer with you, and that's what he needs. He needs someone who can hang with the guys." (C) Cover Media