From the article: Teen Marriage
Teens who want to get married often look for advice on how to get around the laws so they can get married. What advice do you think these teens need to hear about teen marriage? Share Your Tips & Advice
just advice
- I have been talking to my daughter, who is not yet 16 about marriage. She says she is in love with her boy friend. I told her that it is very possible she is in love with him. I also told her that she needs to remember to keep a good head on her shoulders and not do anything before marriage she might later regret. We are a close family and talk about everything very openly. If you are not open in your family then your kids do not know who they can trust to talk to. I have informed my daughters boy friend of the rules and he asked me if they could get engaged. I told him sure you can .... you can be engaged forever, but getting married will not happen until she does the things she needs to do in life first. I also told them if they really love each other they will have no problem waiting. Don't rush things. If it is love then it will wait. All you young people who want marriage give yourself time first. By the way I was married right after I turned 17 and have been married 20 years.
- —Guest Tina
just a bit of advice
- love is a great thing and is one of the most important parts of a marriage, but be sure it is the right kind of love. Not only that but love is not the only part you should consider in marriage. How will your family handle the situtation and if they handle it bad will you both be willing to work through it, because marriage is a bumpy road from the start and families can make it worse. be sure that both of you are willing to stay to together and work through the good and the bad.
- —Guest Wentzell, Anthony
Always love yourself
- Hi my name is Ana,I live with my parents but I don't really get along with them. I found a person that loves me and has shown me he wants the best for me. My mother at first wanted me to be with him but, when I asked that I wanted to get married she threatens me by saying he is older than me and she could report him to the police. What could you do in this case? You love your partner and in the other hand your parents. Does a law exist for teenagers that are in love? And are willing to take responsibility. Note from SS: Check out teen emancipation laws. Emancipation is not available in all states and is difficult to obtain. The Three Year Rule could put your older boyfriend in legal jeopardy. A counselor at school may be able to help you with the laws of your area.
- —Guest Ana Curiel
Teen Marriage
- Marriage for teens is a great thing, as long as thats what you want out of life! You have to be sure that you want to be with that person. Im personally 17 and married, I love my family and I wouldnt have my life any other way. You need to be ready though, its tough im not going to lie. Its NOT a fairytale, no marriage is! If you love eachother alot, and both of you are mature and ready go for it! If not then I would wait. Another piece of Advice is to live together first, you find alot out about the person! Good Luck and God Bless!!!!!!
- —Guest Murphy
Sis getting married
- My seventeen yr old sister is engaged. she is so inexperienced and young and i don't know what to do to convince her to wait. or think about it more. she has known the guy for a month. she says God told her it was the right thing to do. any advice? any?
- —Guest Jes
young marriage
- I'm 18 and I have been married for two years and have been with my husband for 4. We have a 2 year old son who we love very much but I have to say is truly think about what you want out of life first. I love my family don't get me wrong but it is more of a challenge to get goals accomplished and to reach a level tranquil. I just graduated high school and it was tough getting to this point.so just think of what is promising for your future. It isn't easy!
- —Guest mg09
Who are you?
- This is the first question every single young lady must answer before venturing into any form of relationship with the opposite sex.Knowing who you are goes a long way to affect every facet of your life.It is said that when purpose is not known abuse is inevitable as such it becomes mandatory we discover who we are as a lady. Discovering ourselves enables us to know what we want out of life carry ourself with dignity and honor,we are wired differently therefore LADIES KNOW YOUR SELF before knowing a MAN.
- —Guest Okorji ,Abigail
Update from 16 year old and her soldier
- From Marriage Forum post 6303.341: We were divorced on September 6th 2008. We were married for just over 3 years, and spent a year of that legally separated. We had no children. If I could give another young girl thinking of getting married a word of advice, I would tell her to focus on herself, finish high school, go to college, find out who YOU are! That's the best gift you could ever give to your "future" husband, a mature, solid foundation of yourself. I think when I got married, I lost myself. My personal goals didn't matter anymore. He was in the military, so his career was all that mattered. Now, almost 4 years later, I'm just starting to figure out who I am, and what I want out of life.
- —Guest KatIris718
