We probably would have done the same thing as everyone else our age, and kept dating after we went to different colleges, tried the long distance thing and then either would have broken up or gotten married a few years later anyway. read more
My aunt Shelby married in her teens. Divorced. My aunt Cindy married in her teens. Divorced. My aunt Cheryl married in her teens. Divorced. Mom mom married in her teens. Divorced. I married at 21. Divorced. Based on purely anecdotal evidence, I'd say it's a really bad idea. read more
There is another side to the story of teen marriage, though. That is the number of success stories that married teens share. Not all teen marriages end up as another divorce statistic. Things for Teens to Consider Before Tying the Knot. Ask yourselves why you want to get married. read more
My parents married at 18 and were married 50 years before my mom passed away. My dad told me they raised each other because really they were children. I believe he always thought of her as his young bride. read more
As if being married has erased any and all memory of what it was like to be single or heartbroken. 23. Getting married young also means the budget for your wedding was hilariously low. read more