Thinking About Eloping

Hi Amanda:

Why can`t you wait? Are you in a hurry for some reason?

I`m 31 now, and this is my second engagement. The first time, I was 18...and I realize now that this would have been an enormous mistake, I was WAY too young.

I know this is going to sound corny as hell to someone in high school. But if I had moved out of mom and dad`s house and in with a husband back when I was your age, I would have regretted not having the opportunity to live on my own, do my own thing and get to know myself.

This time around, I`ve lived on my own for eight years before getting engaged. And I know it`s right - I`ve had my years on my own, to do the stupid things that many people do before settling down and getting married. :)

Sorry, but I`m siding with Mom and Dad. The way I would describe my sentiments is that you have to take the time to become an `I` first, before you become a `We.`

Good luck!

K

Hello i think you should do whatever makes you happy

Ok hun, Truthfuly if you too love eachother that much... Get Serious! If you really wanna be together and married then do it. But don`t do it like that... You`ll regret it for the rest of your lives. Get serious by telling your parents about your engagement and your plans, let them know your an adult and you are very serious. They most likely will take you seriously if you don`t act childish, or try to hide it.

I myself was going to elope and get married. But I decided to be an adult and face my parents... Although my father says Im too young still, my mother is very happy for me and my fiance`. My father will come around soon and not to mention he said if its what I want to do, he will back me up no matter what. I am 21 and have been happy with my fiance` for years. I am ready. Can you truelly see yourself growing old with this man? Being with this man and only this man for the rest of your lifes? If so do it!!!