How Young Is Too Young?
I am 18 years old and I have been with my boyfriend for two years, though we`ve known each other all our lives. We knew from the beginning of our relationship that we wanted to get married and are hoping to get engaged at Christmas (we`ve had the ring since July!). We`ve been told that we are still so young, we should live life first etc etc but all we really want is to get married, and see the world together! (Oh how sweet!!)
The problem is, my parents are a little unsure about it, not because they don`t love my boyfriend but because they think we`re too young.We aren`t planning a wedding til April 2003 when we will both be 19 (I`ll be 2 months off 20).
Just wondering what other people think--are my parents being old fashioned?
Posted by Bubs; updated 04/26/04
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Im 19 yrs old and my boyfriend is already telling me if we can move in together. I personally think im too young for this kind of commitment. Am i making a mistake?
Posted by Jerrie; updated 04/26/04
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I think that people should get married when they feel ready. Some people are more mature at a younger age than others, just make sure you have your priorities in the right order and you don`t start out a new life in debt. Make sure you both want the same thing out of life. I think as long as you are an adult, you are capable of making your own choices.
If you are not ready to move in with your boyfriend than don`t, the only mistake you will be making is if you do. If he loves you, he will understand that this is a big commitment and you are not ready for it yet, or that you do not believe in it, which ever the case may be.
Good luck to both of you and whatever choice you make.
Posted by Brandy; updated 04/26/04
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Just let me tell you guys something i moved in with my b/f when i was 16. We lived together for two years and he ask me to marry him. Of course I said yes and started planning. He completly changed and im packing my stuff to move out and the wedding is off. I know that this wont happen to everyone just be careful, because we both worked and paid bills but since we were not married and (stupid me let him put everything in his name because we were suppsed to get married ) I dont get anything that I haleped pay for during the past three years. Just please be careful if you move in together without being married first and dont let him put everything in his name, cause you`ll be in the same sitution that im in. I lost the Brand New house i bought both my cars and all the furniture and everything inside my house.
Thanks for listening ladies and good luck.
Posted by marcia; updated 05/03/04
