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marriage? 18 years old?

I am 18, soon to be 19, just fini shed up my first year of college. My boyfriend just finished his 2nd year of school. We have been together for 2 years and have known each other for longer since we went to high school together. I want a baby so bad, but i realize that it is not the right time. We are in love and have our own apartemnt. What do you think about marriage? Good Idea..
By the way he is 20







Jen
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no babe, if you live together why not wait and see how it goes for a few more years 2 is nothing to 20 and marriage is often for more...
you're both young and have all you're time for weddings and kids... if you love each other you don't have to get married yet wait and see how things go for 3 or 4 years and give me a buzz then.


steinerrw
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Married at 19, divorced at 20. Get out of school and both get real jobs before you even think about marriage. try maybe when you 25-30.


THE GAURAV
I hope you do want to stay married for years and years. If yes then give your relationship some more time and don't think about a baby now....

Look at your career and earn enough so that you don't have to manage your finances... If you want to have a baby then become financially, mentally and emotionally stable... Then give all your attention and affection to your baby...

Kind Regards
Gaurav


jimmy.parker06
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Right now its a bad Idea, especially having a baby, do you realize how much of a financial burden that will be. You both are young, finish your school, get a job, get you career rolling, then get married and then wait a few years to have kids. That will give you a plenty time to enjoy yourselves and have a good life toghether.


foodieNY
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No, I don't think so. You both should finish school, first. Things happen, we change tremendously at this age, goals and dreams, basically life happens. So many kids get married too young, saying to themselves and their parents "Don't worry, we'll finish school" etc.. but as I said, Life happens and things don't always work out as you plan. If it's true love and it's worth having, it's worth waiting for. Good luck with your studies.


alazandria
Marriage is to soon to think about finish school and then you both will be shore that you both survive. Plus the price of living is to expensive. I hope you make the right decision.


melouofs
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Really bad idea. A sign of a mature adult is knowing when patience is necessary and exercising that. A child lives life for immediate gratification.

Wouldn't you prefer to have finished school & gotten a decent job before you have a child? Kids are very expensive, and surely you want to provide properly for yours. A college degree is the way to go.


cnn360coffeebubbles
you guys are 19 and 20...finish school first..whats the rush you two have been together basically forever already as is ?

Do you really want to get married now ? Come on...you two live together already, isn't that good enough ? Do you both work ?

Why get married ? Why want to fix something if it isn't broken ?

Unless you two are very excited about wanting to save money and eat Ramen Noodles for the next 5 years I'd say wait on getting married..

I can't imagine you being happy eating Ramen Noodles just to save for a wedding...


Wild Sage
I think you should wait until you are both done with college. Also, I recommend that you get a job this summer at a day care center. It will satisfy your desire to take care of babies and help you get a realistic idea of all the responsiblities that babies come with.


wwjd
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I think marriage is a great thing if it works out. Statistically, 50% of marriages end in divorce. Over 60% of people are not remarrying but rather cohabitating. I'm not sure why this is because once you live together for a period of time you are "married" by common-law in most territories (states/provinces).

My only advice is this:

Hold off on having a baby until you get your education. If you have a baby before you get through your education, you will find you will never have the time or the money to finish off school after the baby is born.

I think it is important to get an education first so that it can better yourself , your partner, and your family (children) as a whole in the future to come.


lovelylayla
It seems like a good idea now because you feel sooo in LOVE but you should wait!


spjp p
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nope, not until one or both of you are out of school and have careers. Then you can support yourselves and a child. Make sure to enjoy your married life first before introducing a baby....wait a few years.


beast9156
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Are you kidding?! Marriage!? Uhm no.

You dont even know yourself at 19 .. im 27 and am just getting to know myself really well. You will change drastically when you hit about 21-24 and he will not be the same either and that change will drive you apart.. You do not want a kid till your about 27. If you do this then you'll regret it.. i promise.

And an apartment is not the correct answer for either question of kid or marriage. Do you have any idea how much a kid costs?!


LORRAINE G
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when i was 18 i got married thought it would be great. it turned out to be the worst mistake ever. do not do it. take the time to grow up and finish school. you have lots of time to get married wait you might see that if it is not the right time to have a baby it is probably not the right time to get married.


fn_hot
first comes love, than comes marriage, than comes the baby in the baby carriage.


carly sue
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i married my husband when i was right out of high school at 17 years old he was 20. we had been together for 3 years during school. we are getting ready to have our 10 year anniversary in july. if you are totally sure this who you want to spend the rest of your life with then i would say go for it. that being said we have beaten the odds most people who get married that young get a divorce- well most poeple who get married at any age these days get a divorce.


*AntA mAriA*
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Its really up to you but personally I think you are too young. Go out travel keep going to school. With time you will have a child.


zajucomom
I married young and it didn't work I would wait till you two are finished with school.


lovepixiek
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IF YOUR READY GO FOR IT!!! but since you are young and since u already live together why not wait to get married have a long engagment sp? wait till ur like 21 so you can atleast drink legally at your wedding... goodluck


Moondog
Who knows. You have less than a 50% chance of it lasting. Probably a lot less at your age.


Goth Angel Full of Angry
no... wait until u r 21... i think that is the legal age to marry... and it's not good idea to marry so young because u can screw ur self a lot by that way


123
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hmm kids no but marriage sure lol gud luck


Chrissy
Too young. Live together for like 3-4 more years and make sure you have STEADY JOB and then get married. After being married for maybe a year have a baby no earlier than 25. I'm 21 and getting married is NOT on my top list right now, even though I have been with my bf for 4 years and lived with him for 2. Just take it SLOW SLOW SLOW and dont rush things, there isn't a need to have a piece of paper to show your love for eachother.


BabeHart
I married at 19 and I wouldn't tend to recommend it. My advice to young adults is to spend a few years as an adult, getting to know yourself as this new person you are, and experiencing Life before attaching yourself to someone else.

In the end it's your decision...but I wish I'd waited. I'm 42 now and single, so I'm making up for the foolishness of my youth. LOL!


Valerie
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BAD IDEA!!!

In Sooooooooooooooooo many ways!

Don't say Valerie from Chicago didn't warn you!!!!!


QueenLori
I don't think you should get married now. Wait until you and he are done with school and established in your careers, then get married.


Jenn
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Why would you want to get married? Live your life. You should have fun then get tied down to marriage after 25. Please - trust me.


hollybear
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Dont do it! I promise you are too young, and yes while it may work, the odds are against you. People just change so much from 19-23ish. You may love him, but I would wait to get married


Mary O
Wait untill you are at least out of school and have good jobs babies are a big responsibility and cost money to raise.


john
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wait until both of you are done college...then you can do it all...







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