tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8729080532188674868.post5355517047801910546..comments2023-12-21T03:49:31.605-07:00Comments on Dear Bro Jo . . . : What's a Good Age to Get Married?Bro Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04525964417706399553noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8729080532188674868.post-10338873814012639012014-10-21T08:29:50.399-06:002014-10-21T08:29:50.399-06:00I agree that 17 is definitely too young and 18 is ...I agree that 17 is definitely too young and 18 is probably too young. However, bigger factors should be<br />1) Are you personally ready?<br />2) Is he?<br />3) Do you know each other well enough?<br />4) Are you doing it for the right reasons?<br />5) Have you involved the Lord in your decision?<br /><br />Honestly, I got married the summer after my freshman year, at age 19. I hadn't been trying to get married at a really young age (nobody should TRY to do that), but that's just when I happened to meet the right guy.<br /><br />Date (mostly group and double dates at first), have fun, don't worry about it, and if in the process you happen to meet someone you want to spend the rest of eternity with, that's okay too.Emiliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10617844531833930894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8729080532188674868.post-67001180537942486152014-10-20T12:25:38.627-06:002014-10-20T12:25:38.627-06:00Most importantly, don't let other people's...Most importantly, don't let other people's opinions take charge of your decisions. Ultimately, a marriage decision is between you, your future spouse, and the Lord. Other people's opinions, while they may have some value, should not be reason for you to delay marriage if the option arises.<br /><br />There's also a misconception there - there ARE young men at BYU-I who are just dating to date! As Bro Jo has said here countless times, a first date is NOT a marriage proposal. It's just a date. Getting to know someone. Dates are fun. Just go into the dating world ready for a good time and understand that yes, dating is a step towards marriage, but that's all it is: a step. And there are plenty of steps. Don't be afraid to start taking them. Because they are totally awesome.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07635107483565191500noreply@blogger.com