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Marriage.
How long do you think a couple should be together before they get married adn how old do you think they should be?
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This is a tough question because it is tough to find an answer that covers all relationships in all circumstances. I think that in MOST cases a couple should date for at least 8 months before discussing marriage. That is a good general rule that gives the relationship time to be tested and the people in it to really know eachother.
I am also of the opinion that a couple should not get married until they are financially able to take care of themselves which excludes most teenage marriage. Financial troubles are the cause of more than half divorces in this country alone. Also, before you get married you have to be mature enough to handle all of the aspects of that kind of a relationship/commitment and I dont think that MOST teenagers can do that. Now, while I say that I do have to say that I know a couple who married as teens and are still happily married, years later and have one of the strongest marriages that I know. The most important things, before considering marriage, is to know beyond all doubt that you love this person, that he/she loves you, that you want to wake up to this person (and this person alone) for the rest of your life, that you can handle all of the problems (health, financial, emotional) that can and will occur in a marriage and that you are mature enough to make that kind of a decision.
One of the most important foundations of a marriage in my opinion is a strong shared faith in God. If you are considering marriage, pray about it with your future spouse. If you are a person of faith, seek God's guidance before you make any decisions. You will be amazed at how much help that guidance really is.
Make sure that you and your future spouse are ready for the commitment. Sit down and go over everything that can happen and make sure you two are prepared for it. Contact me anytime. Best Wishes!
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