I have an announcement to make!

[Don Vito Corleone]

Originally posted by: KarenMarie

Originally posted by: Taggart
21 is too young to get engaged.

they are both very mature... they have been together for 4yrs...

and when you find the right one... 4yrs is long enough to wait.

I hate to say it, but to me that makes this an even-worse idea. I wish them luck and best wishes, but I hope someone with influence in their lives talks them out of this.

 

[BrokenVisage]

Originally posted by: Taggart
21 is too young to get engaged.

QFT.

 

[neosenate]

Originally posted by: Taggart
21 is too young to get engaged.

Why?

 

[KarenMarie]

Originally posted by: DonVito

Originally posted by: KarenMarie

Originally posted by: Taggart
21 is too young to get engaged.

they are both very mature... they have been together for 4yrs...

and when you find the right one... 4yrs is long enough to wait.

I hate to say it, but to me that makes this an even-worse idea. I wish them luck and best wishes, but I hope someone with influence in their lives talks them out of this.

well.. there is nothing like getting in a good news thread in order to post something that you just hate to!!

 

[DragonMasterAlex]

Another one bites the dust! :beer:

 

[YetioDoom]

I'll drink to that.

Although I do agree that it's too young.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Originally posted by: neosenate

Originally posted by: Taggart
21 is too young to get engaged.

Why?

Because, and I mean you no disrespect, a 21-year-old just doesn't know themselves at all. You might end up continuing to get along and love each other as you get older, or you might not. IMO it's a terrible idea to marry someone if you've never seriously dated anyone but that person, and you're likely to end up regretting it and resenting the other person. Honestly I think 25 is too young, and 21 isn't even close.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Originally posted by: KarenMarie
well.. there is nothing like getting in a good news thread in order to post something that you just hate to!!

Yeah, I wonder what twisted his arm enough to say that since he hates to say that kinda thing.

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: neosenate

Originally posted by: Taggart
21 is too young to get engaged.

Why?

I think that times have changed peoples impressions of when it is an ok time to get married.

But hey, my mom married my dad when she was..22? They've been married for over 25 years now.

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: DonVito

Originally posted by: neosenate

Originally posted by: Taggart
21 is too young to get engaged.

Why?

Because, and I mean you no disrespect at all, a 21-year-old just doesn't know themselves at all. You might end up continuing to get along and love each other as you get older, or you might not. IMO it's a terrible idea to marry someone if you've never seriously dated anyone but that person, and you're likely to end up regretting it and resenting the other person. Honestly I think 25 is too young, and 21 isn't even close.

25 too eh? Wow.

 

[So]

:wine::gift:

Congrats!

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Originally posted by: KarenMarie

well.. there is nothing like getting in a good news thread in order to post something that you just hate to!!

I don't mean it to be mean-spirited - just the opposite. I really do wish them well. I just think the marriage is a terrible idea.

 

[veggiefrog]

To be honest, Mum, some of the responses in this thread are exactly the reason why I didnt want you to post this thread and asked you not to. I don't appreciate people judging my life and having opinions on what I do, and while I do not intend to sound sanctimonious and stuck-up, this is why I lurk and not post.

Yes we are young, but it's not like we're getting married tomorrow. Besides, age != maturity. I'm sorry for those of you who have selected the wrong partner in life, but not everyone is bitter and jaded.

Thank you to those who wished us congratulations.


Edit: who said neosenate is 21? I am 21, and he is older by a few years.

 

[fallenangel99]

congrats.. but they started dating at 17 (pupply love), and getting married at 21.. bad idea really. wait till 26,27. Get a job, face the real world, etc,etc

good luck!

 

[KarenMarie]

Originally posted by: DonVito

Originally posted by: neosenate

Originally posted by: Taggart
21 is too young to get engaged.

Why?

Because, and I mean you no disrespect at all, a 21-year-old just doesn't know themselves at all. You might end up continuing to get along and love each other as you get older, or you might not. IMO it's a terrible idea to marry someone if you've never seriously dated anyone but that person, and you're likely to end up regretting it and resenting the other person. Honestly I think 25 is too young, and 21 isn't even close.

Wow!! that is really great for you! I mean if you think you are too young to get married until after you are 25 that is wonderful for you and for your kids...

but all kids are not alike. and you can bet that if this was not a good idea, or if they were not ready for this... it would not be happening. But... since you are not thier parents... and all of their parents ...who know them and think this is wonderful news... we will not be taking your advice and trying to call off a wedding that will not happen for over a year.

Appreciate your taking the time to post though.

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: veggiefrog
To be honest, Mum, some of the responses in this thread are exactly the reason why I didnt want you to post this thread and asked you not to. I don't appreciate people judging my life and having opinions on what I do, and while I do not intend to sound sanctimonious and stuck-up, this is why I lurk and not post.

Yes we are young, but it's not like we're getting married tomorrow. Besides, age != maturity. I'm sorry for those of you who have selected the wrong partner in life, but not everyone is bitter and jaded.

Thank you to those who wished us congratulations.


Edit: who said neosenate is 21? I am 21, and he is older by a few years.

:brokenheart:

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Originally posted by: DonVito

Originally posted by: neosenate

Originally posted by: Taggart
21 is too young to get engaged.

Why?

Because, and I mean you no disrespect at all, a 21-year-old just doesn't know themselves at all. You might end up continuing to get along and love each other as you get older, or you might not. IMO it's a terrible idea to marry someone if you've never seriously dated anyone but that person, and you're likely to end up regretting it and resenting the other person. Honestly I think 25 is too young, and 21 isn't even close.

I actually think couples would be better off if they didn't run around dating anyone and everyone they can before they get married because they don't "know themselves." Getting to know one's self is something that's done throughout the course of one's entire life and is best done with a best friend, regardless of when it starts or how many other people one has "dated."

 

[dxkj]

Who cares what other people think. You get married when you want to. Over half of marriages end in divorce, you think less people who get married after 25 get divorced? Doubtful, because they are on their second or third by then, and trying to help skew the numbers...



I got married when I was 21... you can get to know a TON of people without dating them.... Just because I dated 1 , 5, 20 people doesnt mean I didnt get to know myself and the type of person I wanted to spend my life with in that period of time..


Plus when you find the one, you dont want to wait 4 years, or take time "off" to find someone else :thumbsdown:

 

[KarenMarie]

Originally posted by: veggiefrog
To be honest, Mum, some of the responses in this thread are exactly the reason why I didnt want you to post this thread and asked you not to. I don't appreciate people judging my life and having opinions on what I do, and while I do not intend to sound sanctimonious and stuck-up, this is why I lurk and not post.

Yes we are young, but it's not like we're getting married tomorrow. Besides, age != maturity. I'm sorry for those of you who have selected the wrong partner in life, but not everyone is bitter and jaded.

Thank you to those who wished us congratulations.


Edit: who said neosenate is 21? I am 21, and he is older by a few years.

I apologise to you...you were right and i was wrong. I really did not expect anyone to crap the thread.

 

[veggiefrog]

Again, for the people who do not read, I am 21. Neosenate is older than I am.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Originally posted by: DonVito

Originally posted by: KarenMarie

well.. there is nothing like getting in a good news thread in order to post something that you just hate to!!

I don't mean it to be mean-spirited - just the opposite. I really do wish them well. I just think the marriage is a terrible idea.

"Then the solution is simple: don't get married."

 

[veggiefrog]

Originally posted by: KarenMarie

Originally posted by: veggiefrog
To be honest, Mum, some of the responses in this thread are exactly the reason why I didnt want you to post this thread and asked you not to. I don't appreciate people judging my life and having opinions on what I do, and while I do not intend to sound sanctimonious and stuck-up, this is why I lurk and not post.

Yes we are young, but it's not like we're getting married tomorrow. Besides, age != maturity. I'm sorry for those of you who have selected the wrong partner in life, but not everyone is bitter and jaded.

Thank you to those who wished us congratulations.


Edit: who said neosenate is 21? I am 21, and he is older by a few years.

I apologise to you...you were right and i was wrong. I really did not expect anyone to crap the thread.

no no don't be sorry. i'm not getting at you.
some of the people on this board are really good people and don't intentionally go around pissing on everyone else's bonfires.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Originally posted by: KarenMarie

Wow!! that is really great for you! I mean if you think you are too young to get married until after you are 25 that is wonderful for you and for your kids...

but all kids are not alike. and you can bet that if this was not a good idea, or if they were not ready for this... it would not be happening. But... since you are not thier parents... and all of their parents ...who know them and think this is wonderful news... we will not be taking your advice and trying to call off a wedding that will not happen for over a year.

Appreciate your taking the time to post though.

Touche. I wish all of you all the best.

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: veggiefrog
To be honest, Mum, some of the responses in this thread are exactly the reason why I didnt want you to post this thread and asked you not to. I don't appreciate people judging my life and having opinions on what I do, and while I do not intend to sound sanctimonious and stuck-up, this is why I lurk and not post.

Yes we are young, but it's not like we're getting married tomorrow. Besides, age != maturity. I'm sorry for those of you who have selected the wrong partner in life, but not everyone is bitter and jaded.

Thank you to those who wished us congratulations.


Edit: who said neosenate is 21? I am 21, and he is older by a few years.

I will say that my GF and I got together when she was 20 and I was 21, and we've been together six years now. We've been engaged for most of that time, but due to circumstances beyond our control, have not been able to finalize. I doubt rings, a ceremony, and piece of paper would have changed things so much that we wouldn't still be together
And your one of your cats looks a lot like one of mine

 

[dquan97]

Congrats! pics?