Am I too young to know what love is, and I'm too young to be thinking about marriage?
470097
Sweetie I moved in with my fiance before i ever graduated. We have been together for about 2 years and we are so happy together! It's hard to be in a relationship. Times get tough, but you have to pull through together. You need to be ready for the hard times, but i don't think age has anything to do with it. I mean, come on, married two years, and i'm only 18!!!
1132065
Hmm...  did you feel you missed something, just being a kid?  You missed some of your best years in my opinion, just being free of relationships...heh.  I think relationships are tough enough, let alone when you're so young & just figuring out who you truly are.\n\nBut some people fall in love, or even mature sooner than others, but wow I think I'd rather be a kid again at times.\n\n:)  Good luck though, T
404815
I know this may sound "preachy" but it really is not. Read 1Corinthians 13:4-8, It gives a definition of Love. It can be used as a guideline for Romantic love.\nTeenagers are just like anyone else, yes they can experience love. Perhaps knowing what you are looking for in a lifetime mate can only come with experience and going through hurt and heartache. Also getting to know yourself, which comes with age and experience. \nLike can be just as exciting as love and teach you many things about yourself as well as what you personally need on an emotional, physical, spiritual, mental level. \nSpeaking from a different prospective being somewhat older than a teenager, we do NOT have all the answers. I truly believe  that True Love comes with understanding, acceptance, commitment and forgiveness. There is no magic formula.\nLive, learn and grow, but most of all enjoy the experience.
586384
I think that you are way too young to make a life decision like marriage. Despite what is shown on television and what celebrities do, marriage is supposed to be a life commitment. Do you feel that you can commit your life to someone at such a young age? Do you want to go to college, Does she want to go to college? How would this effect your relationship? Have you sat down and REALLY discussed the ramifications of getting married. Where would you live afterwords (with your parents?), how could you afford living together, etc.  It might suit both of you to speak to a third party, like a pastor or even a counselor before taking the plunge. You sound like a nice person, but remember the old saying (and Elvis song), Only fools Rush In
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I fell 'in love' at the age of 15, but...had absolutely NO idea what that mean't until I was 21!, and by then it was someone else.\nOf course it's possible to be in love at 16 and alot younger, this happens all the time. \nBut in my experience, you need to have a slightly more adult perspective to gauge 'love' in the 'opposite sex' sense.
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i don't think love should be ever judged by the age of the 2 persons involved in a relationship. most people think age difference is a big factor. however, the deal is if you will get along fine in the long run, if your differences compliment each other in a positive way, and if you try to overcome your differences in a positive way.\n\ni know you're thinking if there's something wrong with getting married at the age 17 or 22, and why people are kinda discouraging you from this.\n\nthe reason is that they're just concerned that you might just be too overwhelmed by the situation. and their concern is for you to try to see the other side of things, or the other possible things that you might still experience as a single person.\n\nmarrying is a big responsibility, regardless of age. some are being too reckless to marry, because there's divorce, so they just go ahead and do it, unprepared internally.\n\ni have read somewhere that there's these 2 teens married at a very young age. but they did it out of pure love. they attended college together, pursued their own degrees, sustaining their family (at the time, they decided not to bear a child, because they're supporting their education on their own). and they did that out of love.\n\nso i guess my say is, if you're really sure enough you really love your partner-in-life-to-be, go ahead and marry. but be sure to face the life of a married person. it's gonna be harder, but then, just bear in mind, that you chose to decide to marry because you love the person. and even if it's gonna be a tougher life, stick to it and do your best to make the married life work.\n\nkey to a good marriage? respect for each other and continuous acceptance and understanding for the other, bearing in mind that there's always room for improvement. =)
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i guess u know when ur in love when all u do is think about that person and the minute ur away from their side u can't do nothing but think about that person or maybe u just feel it in ur heart! and it's a right time for anything if u believe and feel that its love. don't just sit back and let love past u bye because u think ur to young for love or just not ready cause u could be giving up ur chance of findin true love or maybe ur not and if u love that person then i guess they is the right person because love doesn't come with a name on it but if u feel or know u love this person go for it it doesn't hurt to try and if their not right person then try again cause that person is out there somewhere u just have to be pacient and let love find u because good come to those who wait!
656718
Yes, I do believe that love doesn't have an age...love just happens and you can't help what you feel no matter what age!, Where you're at!, or What situation you maybe! When love hit's you at first sight, it's automatically because it was met to be.
900503
I know what you mean. when i was your age I was infuriated by people always saying that I couldn't fall in love young. now that I'm older I understand that I wasn't mature enough to really love someone. love is a give and take relationship. when you're young no matter how you think you're treating the other person, you're mostly taking. most people at your age are very selfish. however, this is not a true fact in ALL cases. a few centuries ago, people were getting married at your age. so, obviously, there is a very possible chance of someone really loving someone else at your age. I'm guessing your in a relationship that you consider to be getting serious. I would just advize that you really try to do what's best for the other person in everything you do. don't concentrate on what YOU want only. in this way you will be lightyears ahead of people that are even 10 years older than you. I hope that the girl you're with realizes that she can't be selfish either if this relationship will last...I hope you understand what I mean..
388427
well, actually this is my problem too :p but about you I can guess these: you're just too young to accept to spend all your time to be with someone else, maybe you have seen many bad relationships and you are afraid to accept someone's proposal, you have a relaxed and painless life with your friends and family and you don't like to lose it so soon, and finally you are so good and lovely that your current cases haven't been good enough that can steal your heart completely! \ndon't be afraid, whenever the right one comes, you will ask yourself: When did i say yes and i don't remember now? ;)
25671
Hey good question!  A few years ago I would have said ABSOLUTELY NOT!  But... I just recently had a planned baby with my boyfriend of almost 6 years, and I'm starting to rethink my previous thoughts! lol  Whenever I talk about my "boyfriend" I sorta feel like I'm in highschool, again.  Taking the baby to the doctor as often as babies need to brings up the fact that Patrick's daddy is only his mommy's "boyfriend".  It's weird.  I'm gonna be 35, and this simple word is making me feel as though I am not as mature as I need to be.  Silly thoughts, I know.  But in order to establish onself, I say you only need your charisma and confidence.  Loyalty and trust go a long way, as well.  You don't need a ring on your finger to say, " I am what I am!".  If you decide not to marry- woohoo!  In today's world, marriage is almost a thing of the past.
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not whats on the outside that counts. only you know if you are mature enough to handle a committment like marriage. chances are, if you have to ask, then you're probably not ready. long as you're over 21, age really doesn't have a determining factor as to when one is ready to marry. you'll know when it's time. be happy and rush into nothing. :)
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all above have told you what you already know  and I agree with most.\n\nto that I add\n\n\n\nIt does not seem like you have any clue what love is.\n \nyou seem to be in lust.\n\nLove is respect honor when you are really in love all others are not seen like that any longer.\n\nSeems you still have not found true love.\n\nI pray you will know it and be loved too.
612199
You are too young for this kind of things, Why dont you wait until you are ready for marriage.
481437
Sure.  I thik you may be a bit young to get married, but if that is what you want, go for it.
1014135
I'm 43 and I don't think that. Feeling love or knowing love isn't restricted by age. If you feel it, no one has the right to tell you that you don't based on your age. That's just stupid. Don't let it get to you.
202993
Say no. your too young for marriage. go out and enjoy life first, you'll have plenty of time to settle down.