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Tomorrow is our five year anniversary, and just a few days after that marks seven years since our first date. We met when we were both 19, just kids. When you are young, you hear people talk about how much you change and grow in your twenties, and you think, "Not me. I know who I am and what I like. I know best for me." Let me just say to all you doubters out there, you don't know. You will change and grow, and change and growth is a good thing (because we all know someone who stayed in their 19 year old way of life, and who wants to be that guy?) I'm saying this because Alex and I have both changed. We were fortunate enough to both change in the same direction and to love each other enough to put some work into the relationship when we met troubles. Marriage will test everything you have, but it's also the best, most awesome experience of your life.
Although getting married so young gave us challenges we probably wouldn't have had if we'd waited for a few more years, I wouldn't change a thing. I love that we were able to grow up together. I love that we failed a few classes because we didn't want to part so we just didn't go. I love that we learned about money by spending too much, then eating ramen or PB&Js for a solid week. I love that we have perfected our communication so much that even in an argument we can step back and say "I'm not communicating my feelings correctly, let me calm down and rephrase that". So if you are getting a mixed message about how I feel about people getting married at a young age, it's because I have mixed feelings about it. Just because it worked out for me doesn't mean it will work out for everyone. I guess my advise would be (and I hate people giving advise so bear with me) to expect hard times but be confident enough in your love to work through them. Yay for matrimony and yay for 5 years!
Here's a little treat for you:
