I've been reading this topic for a while and decided to jump in. The trend in my town seems to be young people getting married.
This one couple (both people are 21) just got married back in July and are already getting a divorce. He's going back to school and she's back at home with her parents. I think the reason they got married in the first place is because they had a child out of wedlock and the girl's father is a preacher. I don't think these are valid reasons to get married, but it's just my opinion. I'll bet that this couple hasn't even finished paying for the wedding.

My cousin is getting married next June. She's 21 and the groom is 20. Based on our conversations, I've come to the conclusion that she is getting married 1)because she doesn't think she can find anyone else (she has low self-esteem), 2)just to say she's Mrs. so and so, and 3) to get out of her parents house. I can't see leaving one man's house to move into another.

Personally, I think I'm spiritually ready for marriage, but not financially or mentally. I think all three of these things have to be in sync with both people for a marriage to work.




[This message has been edited by c&c1913 (edited October 19, 2000).]