Sooner Vs. Later Is there an ideal age to get married? by Chelsea Carson

I moved right down the road from my now husband Derek in 2000. He was my very first boyfriend, and we dated for two years.  Later, I moved away and we decided to go our separate ways. We were only kids when we dated and knew we had our whole life ahead of us. In 2008 we reunited and have been together ever since and I could not be happier. Of course our families were ecstatic to see that we were finally getting married after all the years we’ve been together, but since I knew this was the man I would spend the rest of my life with I had all the time in the world. Because of our age I was not sure whether we should wait until we were a little bit older to make such a big decision or do what my heart wanted and just get married already! He was my childhood and high school sweetheart; I was extremely excited to be getting married to him! So many thoughts rushing through my head, I did not want others criticizing us by saying we are way too young to make such a decision and not many young marriages stay together…etc. Eventually though I followed my heart and we decided it was time to get married but we would plan a year engagement so we would have plenty of time to get ready for the big day. I’m so glad that I did, he is the greatest father to our now nine month old and the greatest man I know aside from my dad. He is also my best friend and I could not see myself any happier. So my question to you, is there an ideal age to get marriage, or should you do it when the time is right?

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http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-11-09-delayed-marriage_N.htm